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19th Annual Grand Pacific Open
April 3-6, 2026Victoria, BC
About This Tournament
19th annual Easter classical Swiss in Victoria. Main event is a 6-round FIDE/CFC-rated tournament with a free Midnight Blitz side event on Saturday.
Date
April 3-6, 2026
Time Control
90+30
FIDE/CFC-rated in Premier, CFC-rated in other sectionsVenue
Hotel Grand Pacific
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3
Entry Fee
$105 early (by Feb 20), $115 regular (by Mar 30); no onsite registration; play-up fee and family discounts apply; free for 2400+ FIDE if registered by Feb 20
Sections
PremierU2000U1600U1300
Prizes
$8,000Premier
1st: $1400 + trophy2nd: $8253rd: $5254th: $325U2100: $625/$450/$225
U2000
1st: $550 + trophy2nd: $4003rd: $275U1800: $300/$200/$125
U1600
1st: $300 + trophy2nd: $2003rd: $125U1400: $175/$150/$125
U1300
1st: $200 + trophy2nd: $1503rd: $125U1100: trophy
Special Prizes
- Top BC resident in Premier qualifies for BC Closed
- Top unrated score: $125 / $50
- Biggest upset: $50
- Door prizes for rounds 2-6
Additional Awards
- Trophies for section winners
- Trophy for top U1100
Organizer
Victoria Chess Club
Categories
openclassical