After five rounds five players lead in this popular event, which is taking place from July 10 to 18 in a very attractive place (Downtown Toronto), with many strong players and attractive category prizes (ratings, age, ladies, brilliancy). There are numerous side events during the day, of which the grandmaster simultaneous exhibitions are most popular.

2010 Canadian Open Chess Championship

The 2010 Canadian Open is taking place in Westin Harbour Castle,
Downtown Toronto, from July 10 to 18 (final round, awards dinner). It is a nine-round Swiss System, Single Section, CFC and FIDE rated event, with accelerated pairings used in early rounds. Time controls are 40 moves in 90 minutes, 30 minutes for remainder, with 30 second increments from move one. The prize fund is a guaranteed $32,000, with the winners receiving $6,500 for first place, $3,500 for second, $2,500 for third, up to $500 for tenth. There are also class and category prizes for below 2400, below 2200, etc., top bantam (under 14 years), top junior, top senior, top lady, and for brilliancy, biggest upset, best dressed, trivia contest, etc.

Visitors can attend the tournament at Westin Harbour Castle, 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario M5J 1A6, which is within walking distance from Union subway/VIA/GO train station. Parking available at hotel and nearby lots. Telephone: 416 869-1600 Fax: 416 869-0573.

During the day, there are many side events: grandmaster simultaneous exhibitions and lectures; 960 chess simultaneous exhibition introducing Starter Dice by Q-Workshop.com; double chess tournament; National Federation Meeting, FIDE Arbiter Seminar; and a children's chess day camp. Still to come are the speed chess tournament and a blindfold simultaneous exhibition by FM Hans Jung.

From chessbase.com