The 36th Annual Jack Taylor Memorial Chess Tournament
A 5 round CFC rated Swiss Nov. 13-14, 2021
$2000 Guaranteed Prize fund
This year's event, the 36th, has been again generously supported by the Jack Taylor family. Make sure to attend this year!
Online Registration:
Pre-Registered List:
When: Nov. 13-14, 2021.
Where: Delta Ocean Pointe Resort, 100 Harbour Road, Victoria. A premium hotel on the inner harbour. Downtown is a 10-15 minute walk and the Victoria Water Taxi also stops at the hotel.
Rounds: Saturday Nov. 13 at 10:00 am, 2:30 pm, 7:00; Sunday Oct. 27 at 10:00am, 2:30pm
Time Control: Game/90 + 30 sec increment
Sections: Premier and U1600. You may play up a section up to 200 rating points above your rating lifetime high. Add $20 if playing up and your rating is within 100 points of the section boundary. Add $40 if playing up and your rating is more than 100 points of the section boundary (eligibility to play up based on lifetime high, play up fees based on current rating). 2nd & higher entries from one family receive a family discount of $20.
Rating: CFC rated. Players with a Victoria Chess Club rating but no CFC rating will have that used for pairings and prize eligibility. Other unrated players will normally be assigned a rating by the organizer for pairing and prize eligibility.
Prizes: ($2000 Guaranteed)
Premier Section:
1st: $500
2nd: $250
3rd: $150
U2000: $250
U1800: $200
U1600 Section:
1st: $250,
2nd: $150
U1300: $150, $100
Entry Fees: Registered & paid on or before Oct. 1 -$70, Registered & paid on or before Nov 8. - $80, Onsite - $95. Discount of $20 for 2nd & higher family members.
Accommodation: Delta Ocean Pointe Resort, 100 Harbour Road Victoria. $149 single/double. Call Marriott Reservations at 1-800-268-1133 and mention Victoria Chess. Room block is held only to Oct. 21 so book early.
Registration: Online on or before November 8 or on site 9:00-9:30am Saturday ( after 9:30 a Swiss pairing is not guaranteed).
Contact: Roger Patterson at: victoriachessclub@gmail.com
COVID Information:
- The event will be held in conformance with applicable standards set by the health authorities and as set by the venue.
- Decisions on requirements (masks, spacing, etc) will be made closer to the start of the event. However, if a 2 meter distancing requirement is still in effect, the event will be cancelled.
- If the event is cancelled due to COVID related reasons, all entry fees will be refunded.
Misc:
- BCCF membership included in entry fee
- CFC membership or CFC tournament membership required. First time players as described on our Policies page will have a free CFC tournament membership. You can buy a CFC membership either during our registration process or directly from the CFC here.
- All equipment provided.
- For information on byes, electronics, etc. see our Policies page
- For a biography of Jack Taylor see here:
Sponsors:
The family of Jack Taylor Many Thanks!
Organizer: Victoria Chess (Roger Patterson)
TD: TBD
Previous Jack Taylor Memorials:
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)
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