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Paul Keres Memorial 2026

May 16-18, 2026Richmond, BC

About This Tournament

50th annual Keres Memorial 6-round tournament. Four sections (two FIDE-rated) with $7.5k in cash prizes and an unrated blitz side event.

Date

May 16-18, 2026

Time Control

90+30

CFC-rated (FIDE-rated in Premier & U2000)

Venue

Richmond Curling Club

5540 Hollybridge Way, Richmond, BC

Entry Fee

$110 early (by Mar 31), $125 regular (until May 15); play-up fee extra; free for 2300+ if early

Sections

PremierU2000U1500U1100

Prizes

$7,500

Premier

1st: $13752nd: $8253rd: $450U2200: $450/$275/$125

U2000

1st: $7502nd: $4003rd: $250U1800: $275/$175/$120

U1500

1st: $3752nd: $2503rd: $180U1300: $200/$125/$100

U1100

1st: $2002nd: $1503rd: $100U800: $100/$75Unrated: $100/$75

Additional Awards

Trophies and certificates for section winners

Quick Actions

Organizer

Fraser Valley Chess Academy

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