2009 Toronto Labour Day Open

[Alex Ferreira]

Hello all,


Labour weekend is just around the corner, and as always Bryan Lamb will be hosting Toronto's most prestigious annual event, at the Macedonian Community Hall.

Where: Macedonian Community Hall - 76 Overlea Blvd, Toronto
When: September 5th, 6th, 7th
Round Times: 11am & 5:30pm Saturday, 10am & 4:30pm Sunday & Monday
Time Control: 40/2, SD/1
Style: 6 Round Swiss in 5 Sections: OPEN (w/ U2300 -- FIDE-rated), U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 (w/ U1400 & UNR)

Prizes: $7,000 based on 150 non-amateur entries
1st Place Open Section: $1,000 guaranteed!

Register in advance and save $10, pay in advance and save an additional $5!
Bryan Lamb will also organize and TD Toronto's Thanksgiving Tournament in October, at the same location in the same format/style.
Any participant who commits to playing in both events may save $5 more per tournament.


Check out all the details at:
http://www.gtachessevents.memberlodge.com/

You may register online at the link above, and you can pay advance entries through Paypal or cheque (postal).

Any additional questions, e-mail Bryan: bryan.lamb@rogers.com -- or phone 416.904.5938


See you all there,


Alex Ferreira
(posting on behalf of Bryan)

[Bob Gillanders]

Re: 2009 Toronto Labour Day Open

Alex,

I see there is an amateur option. You pay a lower entry fee, but are not eligible for cash prizes. If I am reading flyer correctly, it only applies to U1800 and U1600 sections. Is that correct ? If so, I am curious as to why specifically those 2 sections only.

Bob

[Alex Ferreira]

Re: 2009 Toronto Labour Day Open

Alex,

I see there is an amateur option. You pay a lower entry fee, but are not eligible for cash prizes. If I am reading flyer correctly, it only applies to U1800 and U1600 sections. Is that correct ? If so, I am curious as to why specifically those 2 sections only.

Bob

Hi Bob,

It is correct that it only applies for those two sections. It's been like that for a few years now. I don't know why. Maybe it's an incentive to welcome back players who've played very little or not in a long time, who might not be / have been serious chess players. Best to ask Bryan directly.

Alex F.