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The Toronto Open Chess Championship is Greater Toronto’s marquee Open event of the year, sanctioned by the Greater Toronto Chess League.
The six-round chess tournament takes place over Labour Day weekend, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, with two rounds each day at 10:00am and 4:00pm.
We've hit 100 players registered! Thanks to everyone who's helped give us organizers some peace of mind by registering early!
Tickets are still available at $90 till August 28. After August 28 or on site, it goes up to $100.
$10 discount for Junior (under 18), Senior (60 and better), and members of ACC.
Please note: Registrations after August 31 will not be paired for Round One.
Sections now indicated, to be revised based on ratings on Sept 1. Please let us know in advance if you are within 100 points of the section cut-off and would like to play up.
10 days to save $10. Advance entry goes up to $100 after August 28. Register now at $90. Additional $10 discount for Jr, Sr, and ACC members.
Register by August 31 to be paired in Round 1. Late entries after August 31 and on site available with Rd-1 bye.
Register this weekend and save $10. Price goes up after Monday. Advance registration closes Thursday. Late and on-site entries will not be paired for Rd 1.
Register on line or come to Annex Chess Club on Monday to sign up in person.
I would like to inform you that the GTCL Cup Awards ceremony will take place at Annex Chess Club during Toronto Open at 3:55 on Saturday, September 2, 2017 (just before Round 2).
GTCL Cup winners are:
Chess Stars Team:
Vyacheslav Rek
Michael Barron
Michael Kimelman
Alexander Starr
U1800 GTCL Cup winners are:
Pinoy Chess Club Team:
Jay De La Cerna
Armand Jess Mendoza
Joey Orozco
Jose Cabioc
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2017 Toronto Open - Registration list
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