2023 Canadian University Chess Championship
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Side Events
National Capital Blitz
Come join us to kick off the Canadian University Chess Championship with a Blitz tournament Friday January 27th at 7pm!
Time Control: 3+2
Entry is 5$ for people not playing CUCC and non-UOttawa students.
Free entry to CUCC players and current UOttawa Students
Register teams online at:
https://forms.gle/dgucgzWfBVoMbaft8
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Advance entries e-transfer to uochess@gmail.com
Pub Night
Unfortunately, due to high turnout we have not been able to secure a venue able to accomodate us.
Instead, here are a few reccomendations:
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Father and Sons (FNS)
112 Osgoode St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6S1
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Pub 101
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Clocktower
Canadian University Chess Championships
The University of Ottawa is excited to host the first in-person Canadian University Chess Championship since 2020! The tournament will be held January 27th-29th, 2023 on the UOttawa campus in Ottawa, Ontario.
Teams:
Teams consist of 4 players with one alternate permitted per team. All players must be either current undergraduate or graduate students or staff at the university in question, proof of enrollment may be requested by TD. Alumni are not allowed to play.
Sections
Open: Max two teams per university
u1800: Average team CFC rating must be under 1800 (if there's an alternate, the top 4 ratings are used for the average)
Entry Fee
Early Bird: 115$ by December 16th
Regular: 130$ by January 13th
Late: 150$ by January 20th
REGISTRATION AFTER JANUARY 20TH AT DISCRETION OF TD
Registration
By e-transfer to uochess@gmail.com
Roster submission form: https://forms.gle/dNzskBkghnBgUn1z5
Location
University of Ottawa
Desmarais Building, 4th floor "Camille VIlleneuve"
Time Control
90+30
Schedule
Friday, January 27th:
Opening Ceremony: 6PM
National Capital Blitz: 7PM
Saturday, January 28th:
Round 1: 9:00 AM
Round 2: 1:30 PM
Round 3: 6:00 PM
Sunday January 29th
Round 4: 9:00 AM
Round 5: 2:00 PM
Awards/Closing Ceremony: ASAP after round 5
ABOUT THE CITY
Canada's capital is full of things to explore! Take the time to stroll or skate along the Rideau Canal, grab a beavertail in the market, or explore the grounds of parliament. The nearby Byward market offers plenty of options for late-night bites, meals and snacks.
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The O-train offers a direct connection between campus and the Via Rail station at Tremblay.