HIGHLIGHTS

Name:      2026 Alberta Rapid Championship

Dates:       Saturday, March 14, 2026 

Sponsor:     Alberta Chess Association.

Host:         CCC at CCC’s premises.  

TD:           Michael Anderson  NovaScotianBoy@gmail.com

Format:     Swiss, 7 rounds, Rapid 15/10 (game in 15 minutes plus 10 seconds/move), CFC and FIDE rated

Entry Fees:  Regular $33, includes an $8 admin fee.

                      If paid more than 24-hours ahead (i.e., before 10:00 am on Friday, March 13, 2026 the admin fee is waived, making Earlybird  $25.

  Eligibility:    Current CFC (Canadian Chess Federation).

Format:     Swiss, 7 rounds, Rapid 15/10 (game in 15 minutes plus 10 seconds/move),

 DETAILS

Address:    The Palma Centre, 3359 27 St NE, Suite 274, Calgary, AB T1Y 5E4.

Rounds:     Round 1: Saturday, 10:00 am, March 15, 2026

                    Round 2: Saturday, 10:45 am, March 15, 2026

                    Round 3: Saturday, 11:30 pm, March 15, 2026

                    Round 4: Saturday, 12:15 pm, March 15, 2026

                    Round 5: Saturday,  1:45 pm, March 15, 2026  

                    Round 6: Saturday,  2:30 pm, March 15, 2026

                    Round 7: Saturday,  3:15 pm, March 15, 2026        

 Head Arbiter/Organizer:   Zeeshan Munir zeeshanchristy@gmail.com.  Contact Zee with concerns,

                     Suggestions, etc., for tournaments in general, and appeals.

Treasurer:    Gordon Campbell, Treasurer@CalgaryChess.com.

Contact Gordon with all questions related to payment and other money matters.

 TD:          

TD Rules and Procedures:

1.    The TD will not accept promises of attendance or payment.

2.     The TD reserves the right to promote a CFC-unrated Player to the Premier Section, e.g., if the Player holds an appropriate FIDE rating or a high chess.com (or equivalent) rating.

3.     To request a bye and receive a half-point (max twice but not in the last round), contact the TD before the draw is made - usually 2-3-days ahead, or at TD's discretion.

4.     No-show default time is 10-minutes, but if a player contacts the TD, an extra  5 minutes may be allowed at the TD's discretion.

5.     If no contact within 3 rounds, the TD will assume the Player has withdrawn and will not pair the player.  No payments will be refunded.

6.     TD has the right to eject any Player who violates CCC’s posted Zero Tolerance Policy.

Purchase of Entry Fees and/or CCC Membership:  May be made:

         via the website https://CalgaryChess.com/CCC/Events, or

         via Etransfer to Payments@CalgaryChess.com, password = Excellence, or

         Cash

 CFC Membership:  Required, but CCC does not accept payments for CFC.  If necessary, join/renew CFC membership online at https://www.chess.ca/en/players/membership-join/.  The annual fee is Adult $43, Junior $28.  Alternatively, a CFC single-tournament membership is Adult $20, Junior $10.

If a Player joined or renewed at CFC in the previous 10 days, TD may require proof (e.g., screenprint).

 Prizes: will be the sum of entry fees less:

1.      ACA Admin Fees ($10 per player)

2.      Payment Processing Fees (up to 4%)