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      Grand Pacific Open

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      Grand Pacific Open

      It is time to start planning for the 5th Annual Grand Pacific Open Victoria BC Canada April 22-25 2011

      $4000 Guaranteed Prize Fund FIDE rated 6 round Swiss

      See who is already signed up http://www.grandpacificopen.com

      Online and mail in registration available. Early registration fee available until March 15 2011

      * Now is the time to book your room if you have not already done so* Book your flight* Book your ferry* Tell your friends about the Grand Pacific Open* And start preparing for the best GPO yet

      Click like on the GPO Facebook page and help promote this event. http://grandpacificopen.pbworks.com/w/page/15387540/Fan-of-the-Grand-Pacific-Open

      Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/grandpacificopn

      Side events are free for Grand Pacific Open players.

      Otherwise, a $10 pass pays the entry for all the side events.

      There will be an active Scholastic event open to K-12 students on Friday April 22 (10am start)

      An active tournament will also be held Friday April 22 (open to all ages 12 noon start)

      The Midnight Blitz is back this year with a $100 prize fund. Starts at 10 or asap Saturday evening and ends 1130pm

      A Bughouse tournament will start at 2:30 pm on April 5 after the last round of the Grand Pacific Open.

      We hope you can make it to the 2010 Grand Pacific Open. See you in Victoria.

      Brian Raymer on behalf of the Grand Pacific Open Organizing Committee

      A limited number of rooms at the Hotel Grand Pacific are available at $99/night. Book now to avoid disappointment. Quote: APR11Grand

      Toll Free: 1-800-663-7550 Phone: 250-386-0450 Email: reserve@hotelgrandpacific.com
      http://www.hotelgrandpacific.com

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      5 Comments

      1. Anonymous Reply
        January 2, 2011 at 6:55 am

        It’s a beautiful city.

      2. Grand Pacific Open Reply
        January 3, 2011 at 4:48 am

        26 players now signed up. Mike Schemm from Seattle Washington is our latest player to sign up. http://www.grandpacificopen.com

      3. Grand Pacific Open Reply
        January 6, 2011 at 4:13 am

        Late April is peak flower season. Enjoy cycling, walks to the beach and more. Bring your family and enjoy a great weekend in Victoria. http://www.tourismvictoria.com
        Tell your friends about the GPO. Click “Like” on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Pacific-Open/229624662196

      4. Grand Pacific Open Reply
        January 23, 2011 at 8:15 pm

        2 more players from Oregon including another champion now signed up. Go to http://www.grandpacificopen.com to see who is playing.

      5. Victoria Junior Chess Reply
        February 5, 2011 at 8:29 pm

        2 WGMs are expected at the Grand Pacific Open this year! Details will be announced in the next few weeks. See http://www.grandpacificopen.com to see who is already signed up

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