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  • 2019 Smiths Falls Open - August 17-18 2019

    3rd Annual Smiths Falls Open

    An EOCA Grand Prix Event

    The opening event of the 2019-2020 Eastern Ontario Grand Prix takes place at the Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club, in the middle of sensational Smiths Falls. Enjoy a weekend of chess in a town with a rich history, situated about halfway between Kingston and Ottawa, on the historic Rideau Canal. Between rounds you could visit the Heritage House Museum (next door), The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, or enjoy a walk along the Rideau Canal and adjacent parks.

    Event Date: Saturday August 17 to Sunday August 18, 2019.

    Place: Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club, 13 Old Sly’s Road, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 4S9. There is plenty of free parking on-site.

    Type: Regular Swiss Open, pairings in Open Section and an U1600 Section.

    A Word on Sections: Players must have a CFC rating below 1600 at the time of the tournament (or be unrated CFC, FQE, USCF and FIDE) to play in the U1600 section, otherwise they play in the Open Section. For players with no CFC rating but with a FQE, FIDE, or USCF rating, I will take the higher of these ratings, for which section you go into. Players with a CFC rating between 1500-1599 may play in the Open Section if they explicitly indicate this to me prior to Round 1 – and pay an additional $20 play-up fee – otherwise they will be paired in the U1600 section. Players below 1500 must play in the U1600 Section.

    Rounds: 5 rounds — Saturday @ 9am, 2pm and 7pm; Sunday @ 9am and 2pm.

    Time Control: Game in 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move, starting from Move 1. The default time shall be 30 minutes after white’s clock has been started (i.e. if one player has not arrived at the board, within 30 minutes after white’s clock has been started, they shall be considered to have forfeited the game to their opponent). This will apply to all rounds, except Round 1, where the default time shall be 60 minutes.

    Prizes: Will be paying 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in both sections, with $1000 minimum first prize in Open Section, and $500 minimum first prize in U1600 Section, assuming we get 50 or more paid entries overall. There will also be an U1900 Class Prize in the Open Section – which will be awarded to the player(s) with the highest score in this section with a CFC rating below 1900 (as of August 17, 2019). Other class prize(s) could be added to those above but will be based on entries.

    Entry Fee: $60 if pre-registered, $70 at site. Amateur entry is $30. Cash ONLY (E-transfers beforehand to jsztukachess at gmail dot com are also fine). Amateur entrants are not eligible for cash prizes. Free entry for GMs/WGMs, IMs/WIMs & FMs/WFMs, if pre-registered by July 25, 2019.

    CFC or FQE membership is required. If you do not have a regular CFC membership, Tournament Memberships will be available for $20. All games will be CFC rated.

    Other Discounts: If entry fee is paid in full by July 1, 2019 – can subtract $10 (i.e. pay $50 instead of $60). If you are a National Master (NM) and pay the registration fee in full by July 1, 2019 – can subtract an additional $10 (i.e. pay $40 instead of $60). Discounts do NOT apply to amateur entrants - they still pay $30 in any case.

    Equipment: A limited number of clocks and sets will be provided, so please bring your own equipment if possible.

    Requesting byes: A maximum of two ½ point byes can be given in the first three rounds, which must be requested before Round 1.

    Organizer: Jeremy Sztuka​Tournament Director: Jeremy Sztuka



    Registration options:

    1. Register in person at the RA Chess Club, August 1, August 8, or August 15, from 7:00-7:30 PM. I will be at the RA most but not all the other Thursday evenings prior to August 1 additionally
    2. Send an email to jsztukachess at gmail dot com. Please note in your email if any byes will be needed (or not).
    3. Register on-site on Saturday August 17th between 7:30 AM and 8:30AM.



    Please note regarding all 3 Options above – to finalise registration, payment of entry fee (cash) is due by 8:30am on August 17 to ensure eligibility for a pairing in Round 1. Alternatively, email-money transfers are okay instead of cash. No cheques.

    About the Venue: The room at the Curling Club has ample space to seat over 120 players, including air conditioning. It is much larger than the Lions Club (the venue in past years). There will also be a skittles room with a few tables and chairs set up for players to do post-game analysis if they wish. Coffee, tea, and bottled water will be available to all players. I will be supplying some cookies additionally - as in past years.

    Additional Information

    Directions from Ottawa: Follow the 417 West to exit 145, Highway 7. Take Highway 7 into Carleton Place, go straight through first light, turn left at second light on to Highway 15 (just past Esso on left hand side). Stay on Highway 15 until get into Smiths Falls (about 27km). When you get to the end you will have the option to turn left or right – turn right. Stay on about 0.5km until get to a traffic light. Turn left at this light, which will take you on Elmsley Street North. Go about 400 meters and will get another traffic light – go straight another 900 meters or so and will get to another traffic light – continue to go straight. Go another 850 meters and will get to yet another traffic light. Turn right at this light on to Old Sly’s Road and go about 500 meters or ½ km. Venue will be on the left right next to the Heritage House Museum. You will likely notice the Rideau River and then Lower Reach Park to your right-hand side as well.



    Directions from Kingston: Take Highway 15 North (from 401 exit) 84km – you will come to traffic lights to turn on to Golf Club Road (turn right) – go 4.8km down this road, where you will come to traffic lights. Go straight – the name of the road changes to Eric Hutcheson Road. Go 1.7km down this road, to the end, and turn left on to Jasper Avenue and go 1.0km where you will get to a stop sign. Turn right on to Old Sly’s Road, and the venue will be 250 meters (or ¼ km) on your right-hand side.



    Where to Stay:

    ➢ I recommend booking the Econolodge in town, approximately a 5 minute drive away (or 25 minute walk), phone # 613-283-5150 and their website is: http://www.choicehotels.ca/en/econo-...ls-hotel-cn454
    ➢ There are other various smaller motels available as well

    *I would recommend booking a hotel sooner rather than later as during the summer they tend to fill up fast!



    Where to Eat:

    ➢ I highly recommend Matty O’Shea’s (Irish) Pub for lunch and/or supper. They are located at 12 Chambers Street in Smiths Falls. They are open every day of the week except Sunday.
    ➢ For breakfast and/or brunch I recommend Perfect Thyming. They are located at 10 Chambers Street in Smiths Falls. They are open every day of the week from approximately 7:30am until approximately 1:30pm.
    ➢ Smiths Falls also has an assortment of fast food outlets such as 2 Subways, 2 Tim Hortons locations, a Harvey’s, Dairy Queen, Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut, and McDonald’s.

  • #2
    Reminder: If entry fee is paid in full by July 1, 2019 – can subtract $10 (i.e. pay $50 instead of $60). If you are a National Master (NM) and pay the registration fee in full by July 1, 2019 – can subtract an additional $10 (i.e. pay $40 instead of $60). Discounts do NOT apply to amateur entrants - they still pay $30 in any case.

    I will be at the RA Club this Thursday June 13 as well as the Eastern Ontario Open in Ottawa on the weekend and will be at the RA most Thursdays afterwards until the tournament in August, if prefer to pay in person. Alternatively, e-transfers to jsztukachess at gmail dot com are also fine.

    All games in both sections will be CFC rated.

    Pre-Registered List as of June 12, 2019:


    Open Section:


    1 David Gordon
    2297 106629 (2602431)
    2 Christopher Pace
    2222 141390 (2610167)
    3 William G. Doubleday
    2077 103754 (2682419)
    4 Jake Van Rooy
    1980 152635 (2622670)
    5 Kirk Johannes Dickson
    1663 112775 (2635976)
    6 Raymond Dickson
    1609 104296


    U1600 Section:


    1 Don Parakin
    1551 106488
    2 Tristan Masters
    1306 164912
    3 Kevin Curran
    1290 165010
    4 Ken Curran
    1118 165009
    5 Irene Hampton
    unr.
    6 Zach Ivall
    unr.

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    • #3
      Congrats on some new unrated players already, they're gonna love your event!

      Comment


      • #4
        Thanks for the kind words Aris!

        I will be at the RA Chess Club in Ottawa the next 2 Thursdays before July 1 (June 20 and June 27) to take early registrations in person. Alternatively, I can be also be contacted at jsztukachess at gmail dot com.

        Updated pre-registered list as of June 17, 2019 below:

        Open Section:


        1 Zachary Dukic
        2423 149507 (2617188)
        2 David Gordon
        2297 106629 (2602431)
        3 Christopher Pace
        2222 141390 (2610167)
        4 William G. Doubleday
        2077 103754 (2682419)
        5 Erwin Casareno
        2015 146639 (1014420)
        6 Jake Van Rooy
        1980 152635 (2622670)
        7 Herb Langer
        1686 100319 (2617536)
        8 Kirk Johannes Dickson
        1663 112775 (2635976)
        9 Raymond Dickson
        1609 104296

        U1600 Section:

        1 Don Parakin
        1551 106488
        2 Tristan Masters
        1306 164912
        3 Kevin Curran
        1290 165010
        4 Ian Birch
        1272 156865 (2620952)
        5 Ken Curran
        1118 165009
        6 Irene Hampton
        unr.
        7 Zach Ivall
        unr.

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        • #5
          Due to significantly unforeseen circumstances I was unable to make to the RA Chess Club on June 27, and as a result am willing to continue to offer the $10 discount (i.e. pay $50 instead of $60), as long as entry fee paid in full by end of day July 4, 2019.

          I fully expect to be at the RA Chess Club in Ottawa from 7pm onwards to take registrations in person.

          As always, I can take registrations and fee payments via e-transfers at:

          jsztukachess at gmail dot com

          Updated pre-registered list as of June 28, 2019 below:

          Open Section:


          Wall Chart. 2019 Smiths Falls Open: Open Section
          # Name/Rtng/ID
          1 Zachary Dukic
          2423 149507 (2617188)
          2 David Gordon
          2297 106629 (2602431)
          3 Christopher Pace
          2222 141390 (2610167)
          4 William G. Doubleday
          2077 103754 (2682419)
          5 Erwin Casareno
          2015 146639 (1014420)
          6 Jake Van Rooy
          1980 152635 (2622670)
          7 Randika Balasooriya
          1771 150499 (2635968)
          8 Herb Langer
          1686 100319 (2617536)
          9 Rene Poulin
          1683 104280 (2605635)
          10 Spencer Martin
          1680 103276 (2616882)
          11 Kirk Johannes Dickson
          1663 112775 (2635976)
          12 Raymond Dickson
          1609 104296

          U1600 Section:


          Wall Chart. 2019 Smiths Falls Open: U1600 Section
          # Name/Rtng/ID
          1 Don Parakin
          1551 106488
          2 Jack Cloete
          1429 165731 (2631148)
          3 Daniel Wang
          1420 162438
          4 Tristan Masters
          1306 164912
          5 Kevin Curran
          1290 165010
          6 Ian Birch
          1272 156865 (2620952)
          7 Emil Wang
          1204 162439
          8 Ken Curran
          1118 165009
          9 Richard Contreras
          unr. 122746
          10 Irene Hampton
          unr.
          11 Zach Ivall
          unr.

          Last edited by Jeremy Sztuka; Friday, 28th June, 2019, 09:44 PM.

          Comment


          • #6
            There's no open section. >1500 means is not really open. Open = open to all.
            Last edited by Denis Gauthier; Sunday, 30th June, 2019, 11:01 PM.

            Comment


            • #7
              Denis strikes back!

              Comment


              • #8
                Updated pre-registered list as of July 8, 2019 below:

                As always, I can take registrations and fee payments via e-transfers at:

                jsztukachess at gmail dot com

                I will also be at the RA Chess Club in Ottawa on Thursday July 11 to take registrations in person.

                Open Section:


                Wall Chart. 2019 Smiths Falls Open: Open Section
                # Name/Rtng/ID
                1 Zachary Dukic
                2423 149507 (2617188)
                2 David Gordon
                2297 106629 (2602431)
                3 Christopher Pace
                2222 141390 (2610167)
                4 William G. Doubleday
                2077 103754 (2682419)
                5 Erwin Casareno
                2015 146639 (1014420)
                6 Jake Van Rooy
                1980 152635 (2622670)
                7 Alex Lambruschini
                1811 127519 (2604868)
                8 Randika Balasooriya
                1771 150499 (2635968)
                9 Simon Perkins
                1711 107582 (2618737)
                10 Herb Langer
                1686 100319 (2617536)
                11 Rene Poulin
                1683 104280 (2605635)
                12 Spencer Martin
                1680 103276 (2616882)
                13 Kirk Johannes Dickson
                1663 112775 (2635976)
                14 Raymond Dickson
                1609 104296


                U1600 Section:


                Wall Chart. 2019 Smiths Falls Open: U1600 Section
                # Name/Rtng/ID
                1 Don Parakin
                1551 106488
                2 Johnny Fang
                1449 170277
                3 Jack Cloete
                1429 165731 (2631148)
                4 Daniel Wang
                1420 162438
                5 Tristan Masters
                1306 164912
                6 Kevin Curran
                1290 165010
                7 Ian Birch
                1272 156865 (2620952)
                8 Emil Wang
                1204 162439
                9 Ken Curran
                1118 165009
                10 Zhou Fang
                1100 170276
                11 Richard Contreras
                unr. 122746
                12 Irene Hampton
                unr.
                13 Zach Ivall
                unr.

                Comment


                • #9
                  Originally posted by Denis Gauthier View Post
                  There's no open section. >1500 means is not really open. Open = open to all.
                  Mr Gauthier, I've noticed you seem to have a particular pedantic preoccupation with the term "open". While I myself value precision in language, I believe your issue stems from a lack of understanding of how the term is used to describe a sporting event or tournament.

                  The term "open" is used to contrast with an invitational or closed tournament, where the organizers are the ones who decide on the competition list.

                  For example, I would of loved to play in the US Open at Pebble beach last month. Sadly however, my handicap was not below the threshold to permit me to enter the qualifying rounds.
                  In the midst of my crushing disappointment, I came up with two possible courses of action.

                  1) Complain on twitter that the USGA doesn't actually run a US "Open" because I was not allowed to play.

                  2) Hit the driving range and the practice putting green as much as I can in the hopes that one day I might be good enough to qualify.

                  I'm confident that my selection of the second option was the best, as the tournament is OPEN to all who put in the effort to become an expert at their craft. I encourage you to take the same perspective in chess. If your rating does not permit you to play in the open section of a given tournament, open up a chess book and study it hard. Play as many games as possible at your local chess club and don't forget to analyze them!

                  If your rating already meets the threshold, then I invite you do to some further reading:

                  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_(sport)

                  In the meantime, try to avoid pestering Jeremy, Halldor or any other hard working tournament directors.

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                  • #10
                    I don't know if the US (golf) Open is a valid comparison to chess. For the golf event - any professional can enter. It's only the amateurs that have a handicap limit. In chess - everyone can consider themselves "professional" (except in the few tournaments that have an "Amateur" option - pay a lower entry fee and not be eligible for a prize). The equivalent in chess would be to allow entries (below the rating cutoff point) from qualifying events - but not be allowed to win a prize.

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      I will be at the RA Centre the next 3 Thursdays from 7pm to 7:30pm in person to take additional registrations (i.e. August 1, August 8, and August 15)

                      As always, I can take registrations and fee payments via e-transfers at:

                      jsztukachess at gmail dot com

                      Updated pre-registered list as of July 26, 2019 below:

                      Wall Chart. 2019 Smiths Falls Open: Open Section
                      # Name/Rtng/ID
                      1 Zachary Dukic
                      2423 149507 (2617188)
                      2 David Gordon
                      2297 106629 (2602431)
                      3 Christopher Pace
                      2222 141390 (2610167)
                      4 William G. Doubleday
                      2077 103754 (2682419)
                      5 Erwin Casareno
                      2015 146639 (1014420)
                      6 Jake Van Rooy
                      1980 152635 (2622670)
                      7 Alex Lambruschini
                      1811 127519 (2604868)
                      8 Randika Balasooriya
                      1771 150499 (2635968)
                      9 Richard Ness
                      1761 158210
                      10 Simon Perkins
                      1711 107582 (2618737)
                      11 Paul Lubinski
                      1694 (USCF)
                      12 Herb Langer
                      1686 100319 (2617536)
                      13 Rene Poulin
                      1683 104280 (2605635)
                      14 Spencer Martin
                      1680 103276 (2616882)
                      15 Kirk Johannes Dickson
                      1663 112775 (2635976)
                      16 Raymond Dickson
                      1609 104296



                      Wall Chart. 2019 Smiths Falls Open: U1600 Section
                      # Name/Rtng/ID
                      1 Daniel Fong
                      1591 162468
                      2 Don Parakin
                      1551 106488
                      3 Johnny Fang
                      1449 170277
                      4 Jack Cloete
                      1429 165731 (2631148)
                      5 Daniel Wang
                      1420 162438
                      6 Tristan Masters
                      1306 164912
                      7 Kevin Curran
                      1290 165010
                      8 Ian Birch
                      1272 156865 (2620952)
                      9 Emil Wang
                      1204 162439
                      10 Ken Curran
                      1118 165009
                      11 Zhou Fang
                      1100 170276
                      12 Richard Contreras
                      unr. 122746
                      13 Pete Frazier
                      unr.
                      14 Irene Hampton
                      unr.
                      15 Zach Ivall
                      unr.

                      Comment


                      • #12
                        I will be at the RA Centre the next 2 Thursdays from 7pm to 7:30pm in person to take additional registrations (i.e. August 8, and August 15)

                        As always, I can take registrations and fee payments via e-transfers at:

                        jsztukachess at gmail dot com

                        Updated pre-registered list as of August 2, 2019 below:


                        Wall Chart. 2019 Smiths Falls Open: Open Section
                        # Name/Rtng/ID
                        1 Zachary Dukic
                        2423 149507 (2617188)
                        2 David Gordon
                        2297 106629 (2602431)
                        3 Hou Ji Yao
                        2231 148322 (2614871)
                        4 Christopher Pace
                        2222 141390 (2610167)
                        5 Dusan Simic
                        2148 109808 (908150)
                        6. William G. Doubleday
                        2077 103754 (2682419)
                        7. Erwin Casareno
                        2015 146639 (1014420)
                        8. Jake Van Rooy
                        1980 152635 (2622670)
                        9. Dan Kearnan
                        1882 137473 (2628082)
                        10. Abdelaziz Mahdjoubi
                        1845 155558 (2626071)
                        11. Eric Van Dusen
                        1822 112806 (2606445)
                        12. Alex Lambruschini
                        1811 127519 (2604868)
                        13. Ray Kuryliw
                        1779 105482 (2604833)
                        14 Randika Balasooriya
                        1771 150499 (2635968)
                        15. Richard Ness
                        1761 158210
                        16. Simon Perkins
                        1711 107582 (2618737)
                        17. Paul Lubinski
                        1694 USCF
                        18. Herb Langer
                        1686 100319 (2617536)
                        19. Rene Poulin
                        1683 104280 (2605635)
                        20. Spencer Martin
                        1680 103276 (2616882)
                        21. Kirk Johannes Dickson
                        1663 112775 (2635976)
                        22. Raymond Dickson
                        1609 104296


                        Wall Chart. 2019 Smiths Falls Open: U1600 Section
                        # Name/Rtng/ID
                        1 Daniel Fong
                        1591 162468
                        2 Don Parakin
                        1551 106488
                        3 Johnny Fang
                        1449 170277
                        4 Jack Cloete
                        1429 165731 (2631148)
                        5 Daniel Wang
                        1420 162438
                        6 Doug Gillis
                        1336 111022 (2604361)
                        7 Tristan Masters
                        1306 164912
                        8 Kevin Curran
                        1290 165010
                        9 Ian Birch
                        1272 156865 (2620952)
                        10 Emil Wang
                        1204 162439
                        11 Ken Curran
                        1118 165009
                        12 Zhou Fang
                        1100 170276
                        13 Richard Contreras
                        unr. 122746
                        14 Pete Frazier
                        unr.
                        15 Irene Hampton
                        unr.
                        16 Zach Ivall
                        unr.
                        17 Christian Kudeba
                        unr.
                        18 Colin McHenry
                        unr.
                        Last edited by Jeremy Sztuka; Sunday, 4th August, 2019, 01:00 PM.

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                        • #13

                          I will be at the RA Centre Thursday August 15 from 7pm to 7:30pm in person to take additional registrations

                          As always, I can take registrations and fee payments via e-transfers at:

                          jsztukachess at gmail dot com

                          Updated pre-registered list as of August 8, 2019 below:

                          Wall Chart. 2019 Smiths Falls Open: Open Section
                          # Name/Rtng/ID
                          1 Olivier Kenta Chiku-Ratte
                          2458 148376 (2614782)
                          2 Zachary Dukic
                          2423 149507 (2617188)
                          3 Ananda Saha
                          2280 155219 (2619644)
                          4 David Gordon
                          2277 106629 (2602431)
                          5 Hou Ji Yao
                          2239 148322 (2614871)
                          6 Christopher Pace
                          2222 141390 (2610167)
                          7 William G. Doubleday
                          2077 103754 (2682419)
                          8 Dusan Simic
                          2063 109808 (908150)
                          9 Erwin Casareno
                          2015 146639 (1014420)
                          10 Abdelaziz Mahdjoubi
                          2015 155558 (2626071)
                          11 Jake Van Rooy
                          1980 152635 (2622670)
                          12 Ray Kuryliw
                          1862 105482 (2604833)
                          13 Dan Kearnan
                          1824 137473 (2628082)
                          14 Alex Lambruschini
                          1794 127519 (2604868)
                          15 Randika Balasooriya
                          1769 150499 (2635968)
                          16 Richard Ness
                          1761 158210
                          17 Spencer Martin
                          1722 103276 (2616882)
                          18 Paul Lubinski
                          1694 USCF
                          19 Eric Van Dusen
                          1692 112806 (2606445)
                          20 Rene Poulin
                          1690 104280 (2605635)
                          21 Simon Perkins
                          1683 107582 (2618737)
                          22 Kirk Johannes Dickson
                          1663 112775 (2635976)
                          23 Herb Langer
                          1651 100319 (2617536)
                          24 Zhou Fang
                          1618 170276
                          25 Raymond Dickson
                          1609 104296


                          Wall Chart. 2019 Smiths Falls Open: U1600 Section
                          # Name/Rtng/ID
                          1 Daniel Fong
                          1591 162468
                          2 Don Parakin
                          1551 106488
                          3 Daniel Wang
                          1454 162438
                          4 Jack Cloete
                          1448 165731 (2631148)
                          5 Johnny Fang
                          1391 170277
                          6 Doug Gillis
                          1355 111022 (2604361)
                          7 Tristan Masters
                          1353 164912
                          8 Kevin Curran
                          1290 165010
                          9 Ian Birch
                          1272 156865 (2620952)
                          10 Emil Wang
                          1204 162439
                          11 Ken Curran
                          1118 165009
                          12 Richard Contreras
                          unr. 122746
                          13 Pete Frazier
                          unr.
                          14 Irene Hampton
                          unr.
                          15 Zach Ivall
                          unr.
                          16 Christian Kudeba
                          unr.
                          17 Colin McHenry
                          unr.

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                          • #14
                            This tournament is open to all but there is no open section. Players below 1500 must play in the U1600 Section. Is it so difficult to understand such a simple thing?
                            Just rename the strongest section : premier, championship, elite...And that's it.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Denis Gauthier View Post
                              This tournament is open to all but there is no open section. Players below 1500 must play in the U1600 Section. Is it so difficult to understand such a simple thing?
                              Just rename the strongest section : premier, championship, elite...And that's it.
                              This tournament indeed seems open to anyone, from FIDE-titled to UNRated ...

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