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Pub Chess Toronto - FISCHER RANDOM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP! GUARANTEED $100 FIRST PRIZE!
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
"Chess960 (or Fischer Random Chess) is a variant of chess invented and advocated by former World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer, publicly announced on June 19, 1996 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It employs the same board and pieces as standard chess; however, the starting position of the pieces on the players' home ranks is randomized. The name "Chess960" is derived from the number of possible starting positions. The random setup renders the prospect of obtaining an advantage through the memorization of opening lines impracticable, compelling players to rely on their talent and creativity." - Wikipedia
Pub Chess Toronto would like to host the first Fischer Random Chess Championship! We thought it would be a great way for people to play who don't want or don't know any opening theory. This game is based on skill, not luck.
Our idea, for Pub Chess Toronto, is to get people playing fun chess variants! What other club will allow you to play bughouse, crazyhouse, secret square, chess 960 etc... Get out of your comfort zone, everyone!
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Beginner/Intermediate lecture: Woman National Master Yelizaveta Orlova
Advanced lecture: TBD
Chess 960 lecture: 10-15 minutes by Geordie Derraugh
Topics will be chosen shortly, let us know if you have any in mind!
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Price: $20 for tournament, $10 for casual play (both come with food or drink ticket)
Time: Lecture at 6:15pm, casual games/tournament 7pm-10pm
Registration: Pre-register to pubchesstoronto@hotmail (.com)
Location: Madison Ave Pub, 14 Madison Ave, Toronto
2 min NE of Spadina station
Time control: 10 min 5 sec inc, 5 rounds
Sections: Players divided into 2 sections depending on turnout, may "play up"
Prizes: Guaranteed $100 first prize!
2 puzzle prizes sponsored by Strategy Games
Wednesday Food/Drink Specials at the Madison:
- 50% off appetizers from 5-8PM
- Wings $5 per 1lb
- $4 2 oz mixed drinks
Website: https://pubchesstoronto.wordpress.com/
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/
"Chess960 (or Fischer Random Chess) is a variant of chess invented and advocated by former World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer, publicly announced on June 19, 1996 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It employs the same board and pieces as standard chess; however, the starting position of the pieces on the players' home ranks is randomized. The name "Chess960" is derived from the number of possible starting positions. The random setup renders the prospect of obtaining an advantage through the memorization of opening lines impracticable, compelling players to rely on their talent and creativity." - Wikipedia
Pub Chess Toronto would like to host the first Fischer Random Chess Championship! We thought it would be a great way for people to play who don't want or don't know any opening theory. This game is based on skill, not luck.
Our idea, for Pub Chess Toronto, is to get people playing fun chess variants! What other club will allow you to play bughouse, crazyhouse, secret square, chess 960 etc... Get out of your comfort zone, everyone!
********************************************************************
Beginner/Intermediate lecture: Woman National Master Yelizaveta Orlova
Advanced lecture: TBD
Chess 960 lecture: 10-15 minutes by Geordie Derraugh
Topics will be chosen shortly, let us know if you have any in mind!
********************************************************************
Price: $20 for tournament, $10 for casual play (both come with food or drink ticket)
Time: Lecture at 6:15pm, casual games/tournament 7pm-10pm
Registration: Pre-register to pubchesstoronto@hotmail (.com)
Location: Madison Ave Pub, 14 Madison Ave, Toronto
2 min NE of Spadina station
Time control: 10 min 5 sec inc, 5 rounds
Sections: Players divided into 2 sections depending on turnout, may "play up"
Prizes: Guaranteed $100 first prize!
2 puzzle prizes sponsored by Strategy Games
Wednesday Food/Drink Specials at the Madison:
- 50% off appetizers from 5-8PM
- Wings $5 per 1lb
- $4 2 oz mixed drinks
Website: https://pubchesstoronto.wordpress.com/
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/
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