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The 91st Annual
Montreal Open Chess
Championship
2011
10 - 11 - 12
The Chapel of Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf
3200 Chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine
Montreal, Quebec
and the coronation of a new Men’s and Women’s Champion
The Event:
A five-round Open Swiss
guaranteed prize fund of $6,000
Interested in participating?
Go to www.echecsahuntsic.com for complete details. Click on the English language tab for Montreal Championship.
Last year’s Championship The 2010 event attracted a record 205 players. An even better turn out is expected in 2011!
The Venue:
The Chapel of Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf
A spectacular playing hall...
The Chapel of
Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf
3200 Chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine - Montreal, QuebecLocated half-way between metro stations (subway) Universite de Montreal and Cote de Neiges, the Chapel of Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf offers ideal facilities.
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Special access for handicapped persons (call 514.342.9342), elevator inside
Free parking accessed through the main entrance 3200 Côte-Ste-Catherine
Comfortable chairs, chess sets supplied ; chess clocks rented 2 $ per game + 20 $ deposit or ID card.
Cafeteria service. A selection of hot and cold plates available Saturday and Sunday.
In the playing hall - the top three games will be displayed on screen. Observe the position instantly developing before your eyes while you watch the mime and body language of the players fighting to stay on the podium or throw their opponent off it. A live analysis room - During each round, Québec Master Benoît St-Pierre and Expert Ralph Stoever analyse an ongoing game among the top three tables. Interactive session with the audience. Relax between rounds, review your games with friends....
On the Internet - watch the action live. A link will be installed in due course on the FQE website
Metro Stations
Subway Map"The metro is for Montreal what the boulevards are
for Paris or the canals for Venice."
Jean-Claude Germain, historian
Legend:
5. Principal Pavillion
11. Schoole Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciale
14. Metro Universite de Montreal 15. Metro Cote des NeigesWhat to see and do while visiting...
Due to the season’s change beginning in September, Montreal and vicinity becomes quite colourful and enjoyable.The following sites offer a glimpse of Montréal's four-season fun -- from festivals to dining, sports to shopping, and culture to architecture.
Lodging
Need lodging? Type « hotel de charme montreal » in your browser or go to « bed and breakfast montreal. Discover cozy, intimate and very affordable places such as Anne ma sœur Anne, Château L’Argoat, Couette and café Cherrier… Rates are about 80 $ - 100 $ a day for single occupancy and 90 $ - 110 $ or more double occupancy.
If you are coming from west of Québec (e.g. Gatineau, Ontario) you can enjoy unbeatable rates on Montreal’s south shore, in Brossard near the St Lawrence river at Motel Rideau 450.466.2185 www.motelrideau.ca. It is 25 minutes away (by car) from college Brébeuf where you can park for free.
If you prefer a more luxurious accommodation, the Maritime Hotel in downtown Montreal, 1.800.363.6255, is located near the Lucien-Lallier metro station. You will be less than 30 minutes away from the Tournament Hall by metro. Make sure you get their VIP rate (109 $ single occupancy or 119 $ double occupancy) by mentioning “Chess Championship” when reserving !
Goddesschess is one of the sponsors of this event, providing Class Prizes for women participants and WGM expenses.Good luck to all!.. and best regards to the women players!
