2009 Chessca Open

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  • 2009 Chessca Open

    Hello all,

    Hope everyone?s having a nice summer, albeit the slightly chillier weather.

    We are in the process of planning this year?s Chessca Open, to be held once again at the Elora Mill Inn, Elora, Ontario. As to avoid any potential date clashes, could all organisers please let us know of any upcoming tournaments scheduled in the months of September ? November?

    We are also working with Elora Mill Inn on their availability and the best rates for hall rental. Summer and Fall are typically considered ?hot? months for the Inn, therefore availability and best rates are always trickier factors to manoeuvre around.

    Nevertheless, we are very excited about the tournament this year, and hope to make this year?s event a fun and enjoyable one for all.

    PS: Some pictures from last year?s tournament: http://www.chesstalk.info/forum/showthread.php?p=3770

    Cheers,
    Mei.
    ________
    Bdsm dungeon
    Last edited by Mei Chen Lee; Thursday, 24th March, 2011, 12:45 AM.

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    Re: 2009 Chessca Open

    Hello Mei, KW Oktoberfest Chess Open is October 16th to 18th this year.
    Regards, Hans

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    • #3
      Re: 2009 Chessca Open

      Hi Mei Chen Lee, the RA Fall Open will almost for sure be held on September 25th-27th.

      I can confirm within a few days, and also provide the National Capital Open dates then.

      Thanks and regards, Aris.

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      • #4
        Re: 2009 Chessca Open

        The Montreal Open will be on Sept. 11-13.
        A large Class Championship will be held in Trois-Rivieres on Thanksgiving weekend.

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        • #5
          Re: 2009 Chessca Open

          Toronto Labour Day is of course on Labour Day at Macedonian Site as well as Toronto Thanksgiving Open on Thanksgiving weekend.

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          • #6
            Re: 2009 Chessca Open

            Hi Mei Chen Lee, the RA Fall Open is now confirmed for September 25th-27th.
            For others reading this, I will be posting the event details within a few days.
            I'm going to try offering big early discounts, so check it out when posted!

            The National Capital Open will probably be December 4th-6th, being confirmed.

            Thanks and regards, Aris.

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            • #7
              Re: 2009 Chessca Open

              Why not make it the first or second weekend in Nov. Weather is usually still okay then.That will avoid all conflicting tourneys in Sept and Oct.

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              • #8
                Re: 2009 Chessca Open

                Originally posted by John Brown View Post
                Why not make it the first or second weekend in Nov. Weather is usually still okay then.That will avoid all conflicting tourneys in Sept and Oct.
                Hi John, is your quoted post directed towards myself, or towards Mei Chen Lee?

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                • #9
                  Re: 2009 Chessca Open

                  Sorry Aris;
                  I just thought it was Mei Chen Lee's post and she wanted to know when tourney would be better suited to get a good turn out. If she is having trouble getting a date for Sept /Oct because of busy time at Elora Inn then make it Early Nov.
                  Sorry for the confusion.

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                  • #10
                    Re: 2009 Chessca Open

                    Originally posted by John Brown View Post
                    Sorry Aris;
                    I just thought it was Mei Chen Lee's post and she wanted to know when tourney would be better suited to get a good turn out. If she is having trouble getting a date for Sept /Oct because of busy time at Elora Inn then make it Early Nov.
                    Sorry for the confusion.
                    No problem. Glad I asked first! ;)

                    Have a good weekend.

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                    • #11
                      Re: 2009 Chessca Open

                      Hello all,

                      Thanks for the prompt replies! In addition to the posts above, I have also received feedbacks from Patrick McDonald, Hal Bond, and Alex Ferreira.

                      Pulling the dates together, below is a schedule of events for the latter half of the year. Judging from the list, players in Ontario seem to be spoilt for choice, which is always a good thing :)

                      - Windsor July Swiss (July 18)
                      - London July Open (July 25)
                      - Canadian Amateur Championships, Kitchener (July 31, August 1, 2, 3)
                      - Hamilton Summer Open (August 22-23)
                      - Toronto Labour Day, Macedonian Community Hall (September 5, 6, 7)
                      - Montreal Open (September 11, 12, 13)
                      - RA Fall Open, Ottawa (September 25, 26, 27)
                      - Thanksgiving Weekend, Toronto Macedonian Community Hall (October 10, 11, 12)
                      - KW Oktoberfest, Kitchener (October 16, 17, 18)
                      - Guelph Fall Pro-Am (First weekend of November)
                      - National Capital Open, Ottawa (December 4, 5, 6)
                      - Hart House Winter Open, Toronto (Tentatively, December 18, 19, 20)

                      Ideally, we would like to have at least a 2-week gap between tournaments, so as to provide players the best opportunities possible, as well as to boost participation numbers in all tournaments.

                      Our main priority is not to schedule a tournament that would fall too closely with staple events such as KW Oktoberfest, Guelph Pro-Am, etc. Next step is to work along with Elora Mill Inn ? securing availability and best seasonal rates for hall rental. Based on our preliminary discussion, their only availability in September - October already falls too closely with one of the tournaments above.

                      In addition, seasonal effect such as driving condition in December is also taken into account (Sometimes Mother Nature does have her way of reminding us who?s the boss!)

                      Should all the above concerns be met, the 2009 Chessca Open would most likely be a dream come true.

                      We will keep readers posted on the progress of the tournament planning.

                      Good night and good chess to all.

                      Cheers,
                      Mei.
                      ________
                      Pornstars stoya
                      Last edited by Mei Chen Lee; Thursday, 24th March, 2011, 12:45 AM.

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