The Quebec Chess Federation staged the 2013 Montreal Open Championship on 6-8th September at Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, 3200 Côte Sainte-Catherine, Montréal.
The tournament was held in four sections: Section A Open, Section B (U2000), Section C (U1600) and Section D (U1200). All sections were played over five rounds of Swiss system.
The Open section had 34 participants. GM Bator Sambuev took the top prize with perfect 5,0/5 score, a full point ahead of IM Jean Hebert. Full standings below.
The U2000 section had 40 participants. Jonathan Turcotte (elo 1990) is the sole winner with 4,5/5 points.
The U1600 section had 44 participants. Matthieu Johnson-Constantin (elo 1561) took the first place with 5,0/5 points.
The U1200 section had 35 participants. Allison Tsypin (elo 1138) conceded only one draw to finish clear first with 4,5/5 points.
The total prize fund was 5000$. Top prizes in the Open section were $1000/500/300/150.
Quebec Chess Federation
Open section final standings (top finishers):
1. Sambuev Bator CAN 2562 – 5
2. Hebert Jean CAN 2421 – 4
3. Qin Ziyi CAN 2333 – 3.5
4. Nicula Marius CAN 2184 – 3.5
5. Masse Hugues CAN 2169 – 3.5
6. Ibrahim Anthony CAN 2157 – 3.5
7. Prahov Valentin CAN 2135 – 3.5
8. Khashper Arkady CAN 2134 – 3.5
Impressive.