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New Year Open 2026
January 2-4, 2026New Westminster, BC
This tournament has ended. Results may be available on the organizer's website.
About This Tournament
9-round weekend Swiss to kick off 2026, open to all. Three sections (CFC Quick-rated) with $5k guaranteed prizes and a blitz side tournament.
Date
January 2-4, 2026
Time Control
50+10
CFC-ratedVenue
Roma Hall
940 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3M 5C8
Entry Fee
$120 early (by Dec 7), $140 regular; free for GM/IM/WGM/WIM (first 5); play-up $50 if within 200 rating
Sections
PremierU1800U1300
Prizes
$5,000Premier
1st: $10002nd: $7003rd: $5004th: $3005th: $200Top Female: $100
U1800
1st: $4002nd: $3003rd: $2004th: $100Top Female: $100
U1300
1st: $2502nd: $1503rd: $100Top Female: $100
Blitz
1st: $2002nd: $1503rd: $1004th: $50
Special Prizes
- Top Female prize in each section ($100)
Additional Awards
- Plaques for 1st place and Top Female winners