FOURTH ANNUAL COLLINGWOOD-SOMBORAC CHESS FESTIVAL

2025 Tournament Regulations

$3,500 Guaranteed Prize Fund
(Amount not finalized)

5 Round Swiss System Tournament
FIDE and CFC Rated in 3 Sections: Crown, U1900, U1500

Schedule of Rounds

Round 1: Friday 7:00pm

Round 2, 3: Saturday 10:00am, 3:00pm

Round 4, 5: Sunday 10:00am, 3:00pm

Ratings Used: Most recent published CFC ratings used for pairing and prizes.

Time Control: Game in 90 plus 30 second increment from move one.

Section Eligibility: Players may play up if their CFC or FIDE rating is within 100 points of the section rating floor. $20 surcharge applies. Unrated players eligible for Unrated prize only.

Half Point Byes:  A maximum of two half point byes in the first 4 rounds if requested with entry.

Appeals: Players are allowed to appeal the decision of the Arbiter, even after signing their scoresheet. Any appeal must be submitted in writing, along with a $100 deposit, within one hour after the conclusion of the round in question. The deposit may be refunded based on merit.

Tournament Director: Hal Bond, IA, IO

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This event has the full support of the International Chess Federation and Chess Federation of Canada.