*Pub Chess @ Madison - Aug 12, LADIES PLAY FREE, Kids welcome, $100 guaranteed 1st*

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  • *Pub Chess @ Madison - Aug 12, LADIES PLAY FREE, Kids welcome, $100 guaranteed 1st*

    Congrats to Slava Rek for winning our latest event with 9.5/10! The previous event was won by IM Peter Vavrak also with 9.5/10. Both so close to perfect, but not quite, and so the Perfect Score Bonus has grown to $50 for our special event on Wednesday!

    This Wednesday, both the casual section and tournament will be free for female players. The gender gap in Canadian chess is truly horrifying. There are currently only 79 female members of the Chess Federation of Canada, and only 2 women in the top 100. We'd like to show our support for female players, and provide an incentive for more girls & women to play chess. If this event is a success, we will likely host more in the future.

    Note that men are also welcome and encouraged to come this week!

    Additionally, we are guaranteeing a first place prize of $100 (+50 perfect score bonus). There will also be 2 lectures, one for the advanced crowd, by NM Mark Plotkin, and also a beginner lecture by WNM Liza Orlova. Specifically, Liza will be teaching the rules & very basic strategies to any women (or men) who are complete novices or need a brush up on the basics. So men, invite your girlfriends/spouses/female friends/moms/sisters etc!

    Lastly, I checked with the staff at the Madison and they say kids are welcome! IMPORTANT: if you are underage it is crucial that you do not attempt to purchase alcohol. If you do, not only will you be unsuccessful as you'll be carded, but they will not only kick you out, but also likely not allow Pub Chess to host events there in the future. The drink ticket is also good for pop, fries, or certain apps before 8pm.

    *Note that there is no drink ticket included with free entry, and $15 will be deducted from any prize won

    Price: $20 for tournament, $10 for casual play (both include free drink ticket), free for female players
    Time: Lecture at 6:15pm, casual games/blitz tournament 7-10pm
    Registration: Pre-register to pubchesstoronto@hotmail (.com)
    Location: Madison Ave Pub, 14 Madison Ave, Toronto
    2 min NE of Spadina station
    Time control: 5 min 2 sec inc, 5 double rounds (Play opponent white & black)
    Sections: Players divided into 2 sections depending on turnout, may "play up"
    Prizes: Based on entries, overall prizes & class prizes awarded
    Perfect Score Bonus: $50 in top section

    Wednesday Food/Drink Specials at the Madison:

    - 50% off appetizers from 5-8PM
    - Wings $5 per 1lb
    - $4 2 oz mixed drinks

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PubChessToronto
    Chess.com: http://www.chess.com/groups/home/pub-chess-toronto
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/pubchesstoronto
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/pubchesstoronto/
    Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Pub-Chess-Toronto/
    Last edited by Geordie Derraugh; Wednesday, 12th August, 2015, 03:43 AM.

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    Re: *Pub Chess @ Madison - Aug 12, LADIES PLAY FREE, Kids welcome, $100 guaranteed 1s

    Pre-registered/RSVP

    From Facebook:

    IM Nikolay Noritsyn 2578
    Mike Ivanov 2317
    Mark Plotkin 2248
    James Fu 2215
    Sergiy Orlov 2036
    Justin McDonald 2014
    Rebecca Giblon 1931
    Andrew Giblon 1764
    Kimiya Sajjadi FIDE 1717
    Shafkat Ali 1490
    Trevor Koverko 1223
    James Williamson 1179
    Jacob Maldonado +1
    Shauna Fraser
    Victor Kreinin
    Mel Kho
    Julian Bell
    Swagata Dutta
    Sophia Koukoulas
    Cherry Lemon Lime
    Jay Kastelic
    Mohamed Mohamed
    Ryan Blahut
    Gannon Lawlor
    Mutale Memory
    Scott Gucci Sciabola
    Rick Dhaliwal
    Aaron Reyes
    Nioosha Azgomi
    + 8 maybes

    From meetup:
    Pri
    Bradley Arsenault
    Joy
    AG7 global incorporated +1
    Last edited by Geordie Derraugh; Wednesday, 12th August, 2015, 03:28 PM.

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      Re: *Pub Chess @ Madison - Aug 12, LADIES PLAY FREE, Kids welcome, $100 guaranteed 1s

      The advanced lecture will be given by two time Pub Chess Champion, NM Mark Plotkin whose topic will be "The Art of Positional Chess"! Mark is known to be an extremely talented (and fast) player. He's represented Canada on the world stage at several World Youth Championships and the U16 World Youth Olympiad. His lecture starts at 6:15pm, and the cost is included in the tournament/casual fee.

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        Re: *Pub Chess @ Madison - Aug 12, LADIES PLAY FREE, Kids welcome, $100 guaranteed 1s

        With two and a half days to go, it looks like we'll have a great turnout! I've updated the list with CFC regular ratings. Note that players may play up a section. The lecture starts at 6:15pm and the blitz tournament starts at 7pm. RSVP :)

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          Re: *Pub Chess @ Madison - Aug 12, LADIES PLAY FREE, Kids welcome, $100 guaranteed 1s

          Also, a reminder to everyone that we will be having two chess puzzles (under 1600 and over 1600 puzzle)!
          You might win a prize if you get it right!
          Sincerely,
          WCM/WNM Yelizaveta Orlova

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          • #6
            Re: *Pub Chess @ Madison - Aug 12, LADIES PLAY FREE, Kids welcome, $100 guaranteed 1s

            Guys! Tomorrow is the day! Let's get registrations in! We expect to have a great turnout and the event to be really fun! See you tomorrow :)
            Sincerely,
            WCM/WNM Yelizaveta Orlova

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            • #7
              Re: *Pub Chess @ Madison - Aug 12, LADIES PLAY FREE, Kids welcome, $100 guaranteed 1s

              IM Nikolay Noritsyn has joined the event! Is a perfect score in the cards tonight? Come find out, lectures start at 6:15pm, tournament starts at 7pm. RSVP

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