2025 Jack Taylor Memorial    

5 round CFC and FIDE rated Swiss and BC v Washington Match

Pre-registered List:

Standings and Pairings:

 EVENT REPORT

When:  24-26 October 2025 

Where.  Cedar Room, Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Drive

Rounds.  Friday 5pm, Saturday 9:30 am and 2:30pm, Sunday 9:30am and 2:30pm

Time Control.  game in 90 minutes with 30 second increment 

Sections.  Premier and U1500

Prizes.  $2500 Guaranteed. 

Premier Section (CFC/FIDE rated): 1^st 500, 2^nd $400, U1700 $400

U1500 Section (CFC rated): 1^st 400, 2^nd $300, U1300 $200

Top Unrated: $200, Top Woman: $100 (one prize, player can be from any section)

Note: Unrated players not eligible for prizes designated by rating.

Entry Fee.  $85 on or before 30 Sep, $95 by noon on Wednesday 22 Oct.  Free to IM/WIM If entered by 30 September (contact organizer). No onsite registration. Play up fee for Premier Section $30 if rated 1400 or higher, $50 if rated 1300 or higher.  Players without over-the-board ratings in any national rating system may play up without the extra fee.  Family discount $20.  First family member pays full fee, remainder get discount.

Registration.   ONLINE

Accommodation.  Holiday Inn Victoria – Elk Lake, 4670 Elk Lake Drive, (250) 704-4656. Special chess rate if booked by 24 Sep.  $185 two beds or $195 suite.  link:  Jack Taylor Chess Tournament 2025

Contact. Paul Leblanc (pc-leblanc@shaw.ca)

Organizer:  Victoria Chess (Paul Leblanc)

TD. Marc Moisan, NA

Misc:

• CFC membership or CFC tournament membership required.   You can buy a CFC membership either during our registration process or directly from the CFC here.
• All equipment provided
• Important policies regarding this tournament:

Previous Jack Taylor Memorials:

2024 Jack Taylor Memorial

2023 Jack Taylor Memorial

2022 Jack Taylor Memorial

2021 Jack Taylor Memorial

2020 Jack Taylor Memorial

2019 Jack Taylor Memorial

2018 Jack Taylor Memorial

2017 Jack Taylor Memorial

2016 Jack Taylor Memorial

2015 Jack Taylor Memorial

2014 Jack Taylor Memorial

2013 Jack Taylor Memorial

2012 Jack Taylor Memorial

2011 Jack Taylor Memorial

2010 Jack Taylor Memorial

2009 Jack Taylor Memorial

2008 Jack Taylor Memorial

2007 Jack Taylor Memorial

2006 Jack Taylor Memorial

List of Previous Winners of the Jack Taylor Memorial (Thanks to Stephen Wright)