The Canadian Champion (bio and recent game against GM Anand) and one of the top female chess players in the world don’t come to town every day. On June 10, 2006, you will have an opportunity to take part in several chess events with some famous chess players.

University of British Columbia, Student Union Building, Student Council Chamber (Room 206 on second floor) 32-seat capacity.

9:00 am: IM Krush simultaneous exhibition: IM Irina Krush will simultaneously play all challengers. This event is open to all players.
2:00 pm: GM Charbonneau simultaneous exhibition: Canadian Champion GM Pascal Charbonneau will simultaneously play all challengers. This event is open to all players.
7:00 pm: Pairs exhibition match (spectators welcome)

GM Charbonneau, IM Krush, B.C Champion Jack Yoos, and the player who scores the most points in the two simultaneous exhibitions (a blitz playoff to resolve a tie) will play three 30-minute Pairs exhibition games, rotating partners each game. In each game, in both events, one player makes the first move for White, then the players alternate, each making two moves in a row. Partners may not talk about the game while playing or otherwise give hints or advice to their partner. They may tell their partner to move ("It’s your move.") and tell them to move quickly ("Hurry up, we have 20 seconds left!!"). Profanity and physical violence is not allowed except under extreme circumstances.

Simultaneous exhibition rules:

1. No clocks: participants must move when the simul-giver arrives at their board. Each participant gets three passes.
2. Participants may play more than one game, subject to the following restrictions:
a. A new game may not be started more than one hour after the simultaneous exhibition starts.
b. Each game played must be at least 10 moves long.
3. Colours in the first game are by lot: participants may play either White or Black. If additional games are played, switch colours.

Information and pre-registration: Andrei Botez, bccf.tournament.coordinator@gmail.com

Entry fee: $20 per simul; $30 for both simuls; no charge for the Pairs match. Juniors and seniors receive a 50% discount.

Number of games: Unlimited, provided no game starts more than one hour after the simultaneous exhibition starts.

Deadline for Registration: Registration is permitted up to one hour after each simultaneous exhibition begins, but pre-registration is encouraged, as the number of participants in each simultaneous exhibition is limited.

Equipment: Boards and sets will be provided.