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Canadian Open Blitz Championship 2025

The premier open blitz event in Canada - anyone can play no matter your age or experience!

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Details

Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM


Venue: Guildford Ballroom @ Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel

15269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1N5


Rounds: 9 rounds Swiss format

  • Round 1 at 12:00 PM noon
  • Round 2 at 12:20 PM or ASAP
  • Round 3 at 12:40 PM or ASAP
  • Round 4 at 1:00 PM or ASAP
  • Round 5 at 1:20 PM or ASAP
  • Round 6 at 1:40 PM or ASAP
  • Round 7 at 2:00 PM or ASAP
  • Round 8 at 2:20 PM or ASAP
  • Round 9 at 2:40 PM or ASAP

Time format: 3 min + 2 sec/move increment

Rated: CFC Quick Rated

An active CFC membership is required to play in this event.


Sections: Open - All players compete in one section


Prizes: TBD


Entry Fee: $40



Registered Players

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Refunds

  • You may request a full refund before registration closes

Byes

  • No byes allowed

Playing Area

  • No food in the playing area
  • Silence is required in the playing area while games are in progress

Fair Play

  • It is a serious offence to receive outside help
  • Players are not to have electronic devices such as cell phones in their possession when their games are in progress (whether turned on or not )
  • Electronic devices may be stored in a bag under the table or placed on the table
  • Players are forbidden to leave the playing area when it is their move
  • It is forbidden to discuss your game with anyone until it is over, or any other game in progress with one of the players involved

Photo & Video

  • Vancity Chess may film certain games throughout the event. We always ask players involved for their permission.
  • Photos by spectators are allowed for the first 5 minutes of each round, but please be discrete and respectful to not disturb players

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