2025 New Brunswick Open Chess Championship
CFC-Rated Chess Tournament
Saturday, June 21st & Sunday, June 22nd
Room 013A, MacLaggan Hall, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
Registration
Pre-Register via e-mail: Jason Manley (
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Pre-Register via phone: 506-869-1866
Pre-Registration ends June 16th at 9pm
Entry fees can be paid either in cash at the event or via e-transfer to
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Check-In/Registration: 8:45am – 9:15am
Entry Fee for pre-registered players: $50
Late Entry (no pre-registration): $10 extra
$10 off entry fee for players playing in first CFC event
Chess Federation of Canada (CFC): All players must be a member of the CFC or have paid a CFC Tournament Fee (via CFC website here
1) CFC Annual Membership (NB) - includes a subscription to the Canadian Chess News magazine (PDF Format) and eligibility for any CFC rated events for one year: Adult - $41, Junior (U20) - $28 2) CFC Tournament Fee (NB) - allows entry to this one CFC tournament: Adult - $16, Junior (U20) - $8
3) CFC Membership Rates and Tournament Fees for other provinces
Format: 5 Round Swiss with one section
Schedule (approximate): Saturday 9:30am, 2:00pm, 6:30pm; Sunday 9:00am, 2:00pm
*Accelerated pairings may be used at tournament director’s discretion if the event has 40 or more players.
Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 second increment
Prize Fund: Cash prizes based on entries; the winner of the event will have their name engraved on the New Brunswick Open Trophy.
Electronics Policy: While a player’s games are ongoing, any electronics they have with them (i.e. cellphones) should be turned off or on silent mode and visible on the table. Spectators should also have electronics stowed away while in the playing hall. Exceptions may be made upon discussion with the tournament director.
Recording Games: As this is a regular rated CFC tournament, players are required to record their games. Pens and scoresheets will be provided for this purpose. Players will no longer be required to record moves if the time on their clock falls below 5 minutes.
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