2019 ONTARIO OPEN: May 18 - 20, 2019 - Registration now open!

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  • 2019 ONTARIO OPEN: May 18 - 20, 2019 - Registration now open!

    We are delighted to host the 2019 Ontario Open during the Victoria Day long weekend. See details below:


    Location & Dates


    When: Saturday, May 18th – Monday, May 20th, 2019

    Where: Holiday Inn, Oakville Centre, 590 Argus Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3J3 Format

    Type: 6 Round Swiss. CFC rated & FIDE rated for Championship and U-2100. CFC membership is required.

    Type: 6 Round Swiss. CFC rated for U-1800, U-1500, U-1200 and U-900. CFC membership is required.


    Sections: Championship, U-2100, U-1800, U-1500, U-1200 and U-900 Round Times

    3 days – Registration ends 9:00 am | Rounds on Saturday 10am & 4pm, Sunday 10am & 4pm and Monday 10am & 4pm Time Controls

    1.5 hrs + 30 secs increment – All Sections


    Byes

    1/2 points for rounds 1 to 5 (All sections)

    The byes MUST be requested in advance, at the latest prior to the end of the previous round.

    Only 2 byes allowed. Byes in Round 6 is Zero point. Tournament Organizer

    Elevate My Chess Canada Inc. Arbiter: IA Danny Goldenberg

    Registration Fees

    EARLY BIRD Entry fees (March 17, 2019 deadline): Championship $99 | U-2100 $99 | U-1800 $99 | U-1500 $99 | U-1200 $74 | U-900 $54 | FM $74 | GM & IM FREE

    REGULAR Entry fees (April 21, 2019 deadline): Championship $109 | U-2100 $109 | U-1800 $109 | U-1500 $109 | U-1200 $84 | U-900 $64 | FM $84 | GM & IM FREE

    LATE Entry fees (May 12, 2019 deadline): Championship $114 | U-2100 $114 | U-1800 $114 | U-1500 $114 | U-1200 $89 | U-900 $69 | FM $89 | GM & IM FREE

    After May 12, 2019 or At the Door/Onsite: $120 All Sections

    Playing up a section cost $20 if within 100 rating points.


    REGISTER ONLINE USING THE LINKS BELOW:
    Championship/U-2100/U-1800/U-1500: Register Here
    U-1200/FM: Register Here
    U-900: Register Here

    GM/IM: Send email to info@elevatemychess.com to register with your name and FIDE/CFC ID.

    Registration can also be done via email by sending an email with first and last name of player, CFC ID, and section to info@elevatemychess.com. Payment should be sent by PayPal or email money transfer to: info@elevatemychess.com. Where applicable, use Elevatemychess as password. TOURNAMENT PRIZES – Placed based Prizes

    Prize pool of $8,000 to be distributed as follows (Based on minimum 150 registered players):

    Championship: 1st – $1,000; 2nd – $500; 3rd – $300; 4th – $200; 5th – $100

    U2100: 1st – $800; 2nd – $400; 3rd – $250; 4th – $150; 5th – $80

    U1800: 1st – $750; 2nd – $375; 3rd – $200; 4th – $130; 5th – $60

    U1500: 1st – $650; 2nd – $340; 3rd – $175; 4th – $100; 5th – $50

    U1200: 1st – $400; 2nd – $200; 3rd – $100; 4th – $80; 5th – $40

    U900: 1st – $250; 2nd – $150; 3rd – $80; 4th – $60; 5th – $30

    Unrated may not win over $100 in U-900 & U-1200; $400 in U-1500, U-1800 & U-2100.

    Players with provisional rating will be considered as unrated for this tournament.

    Rating: The latest highest of CFC / USCF / FQE / (FIDE + 100 pts) to be used. Frequently Asked Questions (FAO)

    You may have questions about the tournament format, our membership or other things we offer. Please click here for answers to these common questions. Hotel Rates

    Special rate of $110 per standard guest room per night. Reservations must be made prior to April 19, 2019. Only 10 rooms for each of the 4 nights from May 17 to May 20 is available at this special rate! For reservation, call 905-842-5000 or 1-855-914-9607 or email to gsm@hioakville.com. For special rate, quote reference Code Elevate My Chess. Refreshment

    Water provided.

    Chess boards and clocks provided.


    Need a printed copy of the flyer for this tournament? Click Here to print a PDF copy.


    REGISTER ONLINE USING THE LINKS BELOW:
    Championship/U-2100/U-1800/U-1500: Register Here
    U-1200/FM: Register Here
    U-900: Register Here


    GM/IM: Send email to info@elevatemychess.com to register with your name and FIDE/CFC ID. Refund Policy

    No cash refunds on withdrawal. Credit for equal amount will be given if you notify us of withdrawal on or before April 30, 2019. Credits can be used to register for tournaments and other programs offered by Elevate My Chess. Registration fee will be forfieted if you don’t notify us of withdrawals before April 30, 2019. However, consideration for credit will be considered in special circumstances on a case by case basis.

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    EARLY BIRD Entry fees (March 17, 2019 deadline): Championship $99 | U-2100 $99 | U-1800 $99 | U-1500 $99 | U-1200 $74 | U-900 $54 | FM $74 | GM & IM FREE

    REGISTER ONLINE USING THE LINKS BELOW:
    Championship/U-2100/U-1800/U-1500: Register Here
    U-1200/FM: Register Here
    U-900: Register Here



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    • #3
      Ontario Open is EMC next tournament which will be held on Victoria day weekend May 18-20, 2019. Ontario Open is Ontario premier tournament and supported by Ontario Chess Assiociation ( OCA )

      We have about 50 players on board as of today.

      Latest pre-registered list will be out this coming weekend Mar 30, 2019.

      Our target is to achieve 150 players which is another 100 players to fill in. Please help us by registering earlier than later. MCC Spring Open winner IM Tomas Krnan has confirmed participation.

      https://elevatemychess.com/ontarioopen/

      Entry fees (April 21, 2019 deadline): Championship $109 | U-2100 $109 | U-1800 $109 | U-1500 $109 | U-1200 $84 | U-900 $64 | FM $84 | GM & IM FREE

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      • #4
        Bumping up !

        Ontario Open is EMC next tournament which will be held on Victoria day weekend May 18-20, 2019. Ontario Open is Ontario premier tournament and supported by Ontario Chess Assiociation ( OCA )

        We have about 50 players on board as of today.

        Latest pre-registered list will be out this coming weekend April 6, 2019

        Our target is to achieve 150 players which is another 100 players to fill in. Please help us by registering earlier than later.

        We have 5 titled players ( 1 GM, 1 IM, 1 FM, 1 NM and 1 WCM from US ) in the Championship section

        https://elevatemychess.com/ontarioopen/

        Entry fees (April 21, 2019 deadline): Championship $109 | U-2100 $109 | U-1800 $109 | U-1500 $109 | U-1200 $84 | U-900 $64 | FM $84 | GM & IM FREE

        Entry fees going up after April 21, 2019

        Prize pool of $8,000 to be distributed as follows (Based on minimum 150 registered players):

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        • #5
          We are reaching on to 70 players now.....

          Latest list will be out on April 14, 2019

          We have 5 titled players ( 1 GM, 1 IM, 1 FM, 1 NM and 1 WCM from US ) in the Championship section

          https://elevatemychess.com/ontarioopen/

          Entry fees (April 21, 2019 deadline): Championship $109 | U-2100 $109 | U-1800 $109 | U-1500 $109 | U-1200 $84 | U-900 $64 | FM $84 | GM & IM FREE

          Entry fees going up after April 21, 2019

          Prize pool of $8,000 to be distributed as follows (Based on minimum 150 registered players):

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          • #6
            Finally we have crossed 70 players mark.

            We have 5 titled players ( 1 GM, 1 IM, 1 FM, 1 NM and 1 WCM from US ) in the Championship section

            https://elevatemychess.com/ontarioopen/

            Entry fees (April 21, 2019 deadline): Championship $109 | U-2100 $109 | U-1800 $109 | U-1500 $109 | U-1200 $84 | U-900 $64 | FM $84 | GM & IM FREE

            Entry fees going up after April 21, 2019

            Prize pool of $8,000 to be distributed as follows (Based on minimum 150 registered players):

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            • #7
              A couple of more players registered and we have close to 80 players now.

              This will be the first time that Ontario is held in Oakville under SWOCL's turn.

              Thanks to all who have registered to far.

              We hope more will register for this tournament as this is Ontario premier tournament and supported by Ontario Chess Association.

              We hope to have at least 150 players.

              Entry fees (April 21, 2019 deadline): Championship $109 | U-2100 $109 | U-1800 $109 | U-1500 $109 | U-1200 $84 | U-900 $64 | FM $84 | GM & IM FREE

              Entry fees going up after April 21, 2019

              Prize pool of $8,000 to be distributed as follows (Based on minimum 150 registered players):

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              • #8
                Ontario Open is a month away. Don't hesitate and sign up for Ontario premier tournament.

                We should surpass 80 players after this weekend.


                Entry fees (April 21, 2019 deadline): Championship $109 | U-2100 $109 | U-1800 $109 | U-1500 $109 | U-1200 $84 | U-900 $64 | FM $84 | GM & IM FREE

                Entry fees going up after April 21, 2019

                Prize pool of $8,000 to be distributed as follows (Based on minimum 150 registered players):

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Ken Green View Post
                  We are delighted to host the 2019 Ontario Open during the Victoria Day long weekend. See details below:


                  Location & Dates



                  When: Saturday, May 18th – Monday, May 20th, 2019

                  Where: Holiday Inn, Oakville Centre, 590 Argus Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3J3 Format


                  What I loved about this location is that it is across across the street from the Lakeshore Go line so it's easy for players from Oshawa to Burlington/Aldershot to go back home every night.

                  And out front of the hotel is Tim Horton's and restaurants; With a car, many more (like the Danish bakery) just south and east.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Erik Malmsten View Post

                    What I loved about this location is that it is across across the street from the Lakeshore Go line so it's easy for players from Oshawa to Burlington/Aldershot to go back home every night.

                    And out front of the hotel is Tim Horton's and restaurants; With a car, many more (like the Danish bakery) just south and east.
                    Thanks Erik for pointing this out. Yes. It is certainly a very strategic location and very convenient on many counts. Parking is FREE also. What more can you get.....

                    On another matter, we have just crossed 80 players and hoping to surpass 90 over this weekend.

                    If you are still thinking about joining, don't hesitate any further and come join us.

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                    • #11
                      We are at almost 90 players now and hope to reach 100 players by Sunday.

                      Entry fees going up after April 21, 2019 which is TOMORROW

                      Prize pool of $8,000 to be distributed as follows (Based on minimum 150 registered players):

                      https://elevatemychess.com/ontarioopen/

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                      • #12
                        Another FM just joined last night....We have about 14 players in the top section now

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                        • #13
                          We have crossed 100 players mark as of now.

                          We are extending the current entry fee to tomorrow.

                          Thanks to all who have registered and it is less than a month to go

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                          • #14
                            We have crossed 110 and closing on 120 players now.

                            Prize pool of $8,000 to be distributed as follows (Based on minimum 150 registered players):

                            https://elevatemychess.com/ontarioopen/

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                            • #15
                              As of today, we have almost 120 players registered now

                              Entry fees (May 12, 2019 deadline): Championship $114 | U-2100 $114 | U-1800 $114 | U-1500 $114 | U-1200 $89 | U-900 $69 | FM $89 | GM & IM FREE

                              Note :

                              1. If you want to play up, please email to us at info@elevatemychess.com

                              2. If you want to have a bye in round 1, please let us know

                              3. Please check your CFC membership expiry date. Please renew them online with CFC.

                              https://elevatemychess.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Ontario-Open-April-20-2019.pdf

                              https://elevatemychess.com/ontarioopen/


                              It is less than 3 weeks before tournament begins

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