Saturday, June 18, 2011

91st City of Montreal Open Chess Championships

We have partnered with the organizers of this fine event since 2009 to bring top-level female players to the Championnat in addition to sponsoring class prizes for female chessplayers who participate.  Stay tuned for further news!

This year's Championnat, the 91st in its illustrious history, will be held September 9 - 11, 2011 in Montreal in the beautiful surroundings of College Jean de Brebeuf (on the grounds of the University of Montreal). 

This year the A Section is FIDE rated! 

Guaranteed Prize Fund 6 000 $

SECTION A (>=2000 or Quebec rating index >=21
1 350 $, 675 $, 335 $, 175 $, 100 $ (<2300), 85 $ (<2100)

SECTION B <2000
725 $, 360 $, 180 $, 100 $, 80 $ (<1800), 70 $ (Cadet), 45 $ & 35 $ (women)

SECTION C <1600
425 $, 210 $, 105 $, 75 $, 70 $ (<1400), 55 $ (Cadet), 35 $ & 25 $ (women)

SECTION D <1200 et s/c
250 $, 125 $, 80 $, 60 $, 55 $ (<1000), 40 $ (Cadet),
25 $ & 15 $ (women), 35 $ (unrated)


I blogged extensively about the 90th (2010) Championnat (if the link works!)

Don McLean of Goddesschess did a number of videos, available at You Tube.  Here is one:




By the way, GM Kosteniuk did watch the video and had a good laugh :)

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