IM DAVID CUMMINGS LECTURE/FISCHER RANDOM CHAMPIONSHIP/ Casual play - TOMORROW!

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  • IM DAVID CUMMINGS LECTURE/FISCHER RANDOM CHAMPIONSHIP/ Casual play - TOMORROW!

    "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.

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    Beginner/Intermediate demostration: Woman National Master Yelizaveta Orlova

    Advanced lecture: International Master David Cummings

    Chess 960 lecture: 10-15 minutes by Geordie Derraugh or Justin McDonald

    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: 8 min 5 sec inc, 5 rounds
    Sections: Players divided into 1 or 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/
    Sincerely,
    WCM/WNM Yelizaveta Orlova

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    Re: IM DAVID CUMMINGS LECTURE/FISCHER RANDOM CHAMPIONSHIP/ Casual play - TOMORROW!

    Pre-registered

    IM David Cummings
    NM Geordie Derraugh (floater)
    WNM Yelizaveta Orlova (floater)
    Sergiy Orlov
    Justin McDonald
    Gannon Lawlor
    Carm Ella
    Phil Ter-Mikaelian
    Alexander Starr
    Luke Swanek
    + 9 maybes
    Sincerely,
    WCM/WNM Yelizaveta Orlova

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