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torontochess.org also has an announcement. CFC not checked until I know it's safe. Fredericton - Philippe Brunet Memorial (link fixed mea culpa) Sept 5-7 ; white tie optional.
Re: Labour Day weekend tournaments - across Canada
Hi Jonathan,
I think that Ottawa event was already held in 2008. I don't think there is a Labour Day event in the Ottawa area this year. I have talked to Brad Thomson and the Strategy Games store is open on the Saturday and Sunday. If anyone is interested in some small FIDE-rated event that weekend they can post here or contact me privately via tomohawk 52 at hotmail dot com (with no spaces). I am thinking of something like small Swiss with say 8 players, two of whom wouldn't have FIDE ratings (yet).
"Tom is a well known racist, and like most of them he won't admit it, possibly even to himself." - Ed Seedhouse, October 4, 2020.
September 5th, 6th & 7th (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Macedonian Community Hall
76 Overlea Blvd Toronto
Style: 6 round Swiss in 5 sections:
OPEN (w/ U2300 -- FIDE-rated), U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 (w/ U1400 & UNR)
Rounds: 11:00AM & 5:30PM on Saturday, 10:00AM and 4:30PM on Sunday & Monday
Time Control: 40/2, SD/1
Byes: Maximum of 2 in rounds 1-5
Entry Fees: $75 if payment is received in advance
$80 if registered in advance but paying onsite
$90 cash only onsite
AMATEUR: $30 Adult, $25 Junior (under 20) (for U1800 and U1600 only)
(Amateur entries not eligible for cash prizes & do not contribute to prize fund)
Discount 1: $20 less for Juniors (under 20), Seniors (60 and older), Women, and FMs.
$30 less for Juniors (under 12), and IMs. Free entry for GMs.
No discount for Amateur players; only one discount per player.
Discount 2: $5 discount per tournament to play in both Labour Day and Thanksgiving Open.
This discount applies to all players.
Registration: 9:00-10:30AM on Saturday, September 5th
Registrants after 10:30AM are not guaranteed to be paired by 11:00AM
In advance by mail to: Bryan Lamb 95 Ferncliffe Crescent, Markham ON L3S4N6
Make cheque payable to Bryan Lamb. No postdated cheque please.
Email registration to bryan.lamb@rogers.com. Email registrants who haven’t paid must arrive onsite before 10:30AM to pay or will be charged the onsite fee.
[Strike]Ottawa - RA Fall Open[/Strike] oops, that was 2008, see note by Tom O'Donnell below. The 2009 event is Sept 25 to 27. And maybe somebody will show me how to do the S or STRIKE tag, the obvious ways don't seem to work.
[DEL]Strike-out Attempt[/DEL] Apparently del is the new s, but I suspect this will not work either.
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Re: Labour Day weekend tournaments - across Canada
When I was in St. John's, Alick Tsui mentioned that there would be a Labour Day tournament at the MUN Chess Club as well. They are good folks out there, by the way, and have nice casual gatherings...
When I was in St. John's, Alick Tsui mentioned that there would be a Labour Day tournament at the MUN Chess Club as well. They are good folks out there, by the way, and have nice casual gatherings...
I haven't heard from Alick yet, but there most likely will be an NL Championships on Labour Day weekend. Alick has been busy with life outside of chess lately, so I am not surprised that there is no update. I'm sure he will e-mail the usual participants shortly.
Morgon: Any chance you're coming to St. John's again some time soon? I was in Montreal when you came by this summer, or I would have shown up on the Tuesday night when the b'ys meet...
No matter how big and bad you are, when a two-year-old hands you a toy phone, you answer it.
Re: Labour Day weekend tournaments - across Canada
Wow, Brian, I must say... I am impressed!
Full marks to Elliot – the hat is very sharp (both of them). Yes, Howard was lookin’ rather snazzy too! And kudos to Mark for looking like the ol’ pro that he is.
When I announce Charles Graves Tie Day at the beginning of this weekend’s Philippe Brunet Memorial, I’ll let the participants know that there are some evil west coast lads hot on our heels for the reputation of best dressed tournament players in Canada.
Charles
P.S. Apologies to Jonathan if we’ve strayed somewhat from the original theme of this thread – hopefully he recognizes the, um, intrinsic value of this concept and does not object. :)
Re: Labour Day weekend tournaments - across Canada
Just a reminder to all tournament organizers and players that I am accepting reports for the CFC newsletter (name forthcoming). I have emailed several organizers asking for submissions, but I could also use a few paragraphs from players as well.
Re: Labour Day weekend tournaments - across Canada
My dear Charles: what piques me more is the Kevin Spraggett Fan Club. Are we passing the Torch to future generations? Just who are those future generations?
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Yes, Howard was lookin’ rather snazzy too! And kudos to Mark for looking like the ol’ pro that he is.
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