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Okanagan Valley Rapid 5 (September 20th, 2025)

We are excited to be back for the Okanagan Valley Rapid series after the summer! This tournament is open to all age groups and skill levels including non-BC residents. Guaranteed $540 in prizes + medals, a 35% increase in the prize fund from last time! There is no player limit as we have arranged for additional space at the same venue.

*Skittles/ analysis area with chess equipment will be provided outside the main playing room. *

Format: Swiss Rapid, 10 min + 5 sec per move increment Event type: CFC Quick Rated, 6 rounds Sections: Open & U1400 *We may merge the sections into OPEN/ change sections split based on actual entries*

Regular Entry Fee: $50 + GST Regular Entry Deadline: September 19th, 2025 *Special 40% discount for all students enrolled in a study program across any institution in Kelowna – this includes Elementary school kids, high schools, university, online and home school students. Please use promo code OVCA40 at checkout and carry a valid student ID/ records on event day for verification.

All withdrawal/ refund requests must be submitted by this deadline. Note that a $10 processing fee will apply to all refunds.

Free entry for players rated 2300 and up. Upon winning any prize money, the full entry fee will be deducted from the prize.

Address: Okanagan Regional Library, Okanagan Lake Meeting Room, 3731 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna, BC

Schedule: Arrival & check-in: 10am to 10:15am Round 1: 10:30am Round 2: 11:15am Round 3: 12:00pm Lunch break: 12:30pm to 1pm Round 4: 1:30pm Round 5: 2:15pm Round 6: 3:00pm Prize ceremony: 4:00pm or ASAP

Prizes:

OPEN Section: 1st Place: Medal + $110 2nd Place: Medal + $80 3rd Place: Medal + $60 Best U1700 Player: Medal + $30

U1400 Section: 1st Place: Medal + $70 2nd Place: Medal + $50 3rd Place: Medal + $40 Best Unrated Player: Medal + $30

Unrated players who have opted to obtain their CFC membership on their own, must complete the same before round 1 starts and submit their CFC ID via email to us. Failure to do so may result in denied entry.

For additional queries/ to volunteer, email us at events@fraservalleychess.com.