A reminder that the ECC August Open begins tonight at 7:00 PM.

At least two Masters have already pre-registered.  New Edmonton Master Vladimir Pechenkin will be playing in his first club tournament.

Registration from 6:30-6:50 PM, or phone the ECC if you want to play but might be late. Phone 424-0283 and leave a message.

The August Open will be a 4-round Accelerated Swiss, running from August 7 to August 28.  All players welcome, from beginner to Grandmaster.

Location: Edmonton Chess Club, 10840 124 st.

Entry fee: $3 for CFC members. $13 for non-members. CFC and ECC membership is available at the door.

Prizes: Honour and glory, and a free t-shirt to the first person to break Micah Hughey’s 20-game ECC Thursday night winning streak by beating him.