2nd ANNUAL OAKVILLE RAPID & BLITZ CHALLENGE on Saturday, Nov 16!

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  • 2nd ANNUAL OAKVILLE RAPID & BLITZ CHALLENGE on Saturday, Nov 16!

    Registration is now open for the 2nd annual Oakville Rapid & Blitz (R&B) Challenge. See below for more details on this event.

    Note: Deadline for Early Bird Registration is only a week away! Register today to lock in low fees!


    Location & Dates

    When: Saturday, November 16, 2019

    Where: Sandman Hotel Oakville, 3451 South Service Road West, Oakville, ON L6L 0C3


    REGISTERED PLAYERS LIST


    Format

    RAPID – 5 Round Swiss | CFC active rated | FIDE rated for Open category | CFC membership is required.

    BLITZ – 5 Round Swiss (Double games per round) | CFC active rated | FIDE rated for Open category | CFC membership is required.



    Rounds: RAPID: Rd 1 – 9:30 AM; Rd 2 – 10:30 AM; Rd 3 – 11:30 AM; Rd 4 – 1:30 PM; Round 5 – 2:30 PM; BLITZ starts at 4:00 PM



    Sections: OPEN, U-1600 and U-1000



    Time Control: 25 mins per game plus 5 sec increment for Rapid and 3 mins per game plus 2 sec increment for Blitz



    BYES

    1/2 points for rounds 1-3. Only 2 byes allowed

    The byes MUST be requested in advance during registration or at the latest prior to the end of the previous round



    Organizers: Oakville Chess Club in partnership with Elevate My Chess Canada Inc.



    Arbiter: Egidijus Zeromskis



    Registration Fees (Click links below to register)


    RAPID

    EARLY BIRD Entry fee (Ends Sep 30, 2019): Open $ 45 : U-1600 $ 40 : U-1000 $ 35

    REGULAR Entry fee (Ends Oct 28, 2019): Open $ 55 : U-1600 $ 50 : U-1000 $ 45

    LATE Entry fee (Ends Nov 11, 2019): Open $ 65 : U-1600 $ 60 : U-1000 $ 55

    AFTER NOV 11 or AT THE DOOR: Open $ 80 : U-1600 $ 70 : U-1000 $ 65

    BLITZ

    EARLY BIRD Entry fee (Ends Sep 30, 2019): Open $ 20 : U-1600 $ 15 : U-1000 $ 10

    REGULAR Entry fee (Ends Oct 28, 2019): Open $ 25 : U-1600 $ 20 : U-1000 $ 15

    LATE Entry fee (Ends Nov 11, 2019): Open $ 35 : U-1600 $ 30 : U-1000 $ 25

    AFTER NOV 11 or AT THE DOOR: Open $ 40 : U-1600 $ 35 : U-1000 $ 30

    Play Up Fee: $10 (Rating must be within 100 points of the rating floor for the section)



    PRIZES (Based on minimum of 100 registered players)


    RAPID

    Rapid Chess Open Section: 1st $350; 2nd $250; 3rd $150

    Rapid Chess U1600 Section: 1st $300; 2nd $200; 3rd $100

    Rapid Chess U1000 Section: 1st $200; 2nd $100; 3rd $50

    BLITZ

    Blitz Challenge Open Section: 1st $150; 2nd $100; 3rd $50

    Blitz Challenge U1600 Section: 1st $100; 2nd $70; 3rd $40

    Blitz Challenge U1000 Section: 1st $70; 2nd $50; 3rd $30

    COMBINED TOTAL PRIZES (Prizes for total points from the Rapid & Blitz Tournaments combined)


    Rapid & Blitz Total Open Section: 1st $60; 2nd $40; 3rd $20

    Rapid & Blitz Total U1600 Section: 1st $50; 2nd $30; 3rd $20

    Rapid & Blitz Total U1000 Section: 1st $40; 2nd $20; 3rd $10

    Unrated may not win over $10 in all sections

    Water provided. Chess equipment provided.

    Click the links below to Register Online

    RAPID – OPEN SECTION

    RAPID – U1600 SECTION


    RAPID – U1000 SECTION


    BLITZ – OPEN SECTION

    BLITZ – U1600 SECTION


    BLITZ – U1000 SECTION



    Click here to download PDF Flyer of the event


    SPECIAL HOTEL RATES

    Special hotel rates provided for our participants. To book a hotel room, use the special code 126054 or mention group name “Elevate My Chess” to get special discounted rate. You can book your reservations by calling 1-800-SANDMAN.



    TOURNAMENT SPONSOR

    TBD

    To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click here.



    CONSENT FOR FILMING & PHOTOGRAPHY

    By registering for our event, you consent and agree to our Notice of Filming & Photography.



    Refund Policy: No cash refunds on withdrawal. Credit for equal amount will be given if you notify us of withdrawal on or before October 15, 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 on or before October 15, 2019. However, consideration for credit will be considered in special circumstances on a case by case basis.

  • #2
    So what have you guys put in place to avoid an embarrassment like this ...

    https://forum.chesstalk.com/forum/ch...-montreal-open

    This was board 1, last round of the Montreal Open:

    1. a4 a5 2. h4 h5. 3. Nh3 1/2-1/2

    ???

    Elevate My Chess ... LOOL!!!

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    • #3
      might try to come to area to play this event was unable to attend last year but from what remember last year it went fairly well.

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      • #4
        2nd ANNUAL OAKVILLE RAPID & BLITZ CHALLENGE on Saturday, Nov 16!

        Note: Deadline for Early Bird Registration ends today, September 30! Register today to lock in low fees!


        Location & Dates

        When: Saturday, November 16, 2019

        Where: Sandman Hotel Oakville, 3451 South Service Road West, Oakville, ON L6L 0C3


        REGISTERED PLAYERS LIST


        To learn more and to register, go to:

        https://elevatemychess.com/oakvillerapidblitz/

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        • #5
          One month to go! Registrations coming in slowly, now 31 players on board for the Rapid event and 25 for the Blitz event.

          2nd ANNUAL OAKVILLE RAPID & BLITZ CHALLENGE on Saturday, Nov 16!


          Note: Deadline for Early Bird Registration ends Oct 21! Register today to lock in low fees!


          Location & Dates

          When: Saturday, November 16, 2019

          Where: Sandman Hotel Oakville, 3451 South Service Road West, Oakville, ON L6L 0C3


          REGISTERED PLAYERS LIST


          To learn more and to register, go to:

          https://elevatemychess.com/oakvillerapidblitz/

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          • #6
            35 players now registered for the Rapid Event and 28 players for the Blitz event with less than 4 weeks to go!

            Note: Early Bird Registration ends tomorrow, Oct 21! Register today to lock in low fees!

            2nd ANNUAL OAKVILLE RAPID & BLITZ CHALLENGE on Saturday, Nov 16!



            Location & Dates

            When: Saturday, November 16, 2019

            Where: Sandman Hotel Oakville, 3451 South Service Road West, Oakville, ON L6L 0C3


            REGISTERED PLAYERS LIST


            To learn more and to register, go to:

            https://elevatemychess.com/oakvillerapidblitz/

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            • #7
              FINAL REMINDER - EARLY BIRD ENDS TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT, OCT 21! Register today to lock in low fees!

              44 players now registered for the Rapid Event and 35 players for the Blitz event with less than 4 weeks to go!


              2nd ANNUAL OAKVILLE RAPID & BLITZ CHALLENGE on Saturday, Nov 16!



              Location & Dates

              When: Saturday, November 16, 2019

              Where: Sandman Hotel Oakville, 3451 South Service Road West, Oakville, ON L6L 0C3


              REGISTERED PLAYERS LIST


              To learn more and to register, go to:

              https://elevatemychess.com/oakvillerapidblitz/

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              • #8
                3 More Weeks to go! Regular Registration ends in a week, so jump in now to register before prices go up again!

                51 players now registered for the Rapid Event and 39 players for the Blitz event with less than 3 weeks to go!


                2nd ANNUAL OAKVILLE RAPID & BLITZ CHALLENGE on Saturday, Nov 16!



                Location & Dates

                When: Saturday, November 16, 2019

                Where: Sandman Hotel Oakville, 3451 South Service Road West, Oakville, ON L6L 0C3


                REGISTERED PLAYERS LIST


                To learn more and to register, go to:

                https://elevatemychess.com/oakvillerapidblitz/

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                • #9
                  FLASHING NEWS! ALL PARTICIPANTS AT THIS EVENT WILL ENTER A DRAW TO WIN A FREE ENTRY TO EITHER ONTARIO JUNIOR IN JAN OR OAKVILLE WINTER IN FEB 2020!

                  Less than 2 Weeks to go! Regular Registration ends tomorrow, so jump in now to register before prices go up again!

                  54 players now registered for the Rapid Event and 43 players for the Blitz event with less than 2 weeks to go!


                  2nd ANNUAL OAKVILLE RAPID & BLITZ CHALLENGE on Saturday, Nov 16!



                  Location & Dates

                  When: Saturday, November 16, 2019

                  Where: Sandman Hotel Oakville, 3451 South Service Road West, Oakville, ON L6L 0C3


                  REGISTERED PLAYERS LIST


                  To learn more and to register, go to:

                  https://elevatemychess.com/oakvillerapidblitz/

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                  • #10
                    Chess-results will have results:

                    Rapid - http://chess-results.com/tnr488218.aspx?lan=1 (and links inside to other sections)
                    Blitz - http://chess-results.com/tnr488288.aspx?lan=1

                    Sorting in sections by the CFC active (rapid) rating. There could be some changes on Wednesday after the CFC rating update.

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                    • #11
                      LAST CALL!!!

                      REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE IN TWO DAYS FOR THIS EVENT!

                      REMEMBER: ALL PARTICIPANTS AT THIS EVENT WILL ENTER A DRAW TO WIN A FREE ENTRY TO EITHER ONTARIO JUNIOR IN JAN OR OAKVILLE WINTER IN FEB 2020!

                      Just 3 days to go before the event begins! Register now before you miss out!

                      62 players now registered for the Rapid Event and 46 players for the Blitz event with just 3 days to go!


                      2nd ANNUAL OAKVILLE RAPID & BLITZ CHALLENGE on Saturday, Nov 16!



                      Location & Dates

                      When: Saturday, November 16, 2019

                      Where: Sandman Hotel Oakville, 3451 South Service Road West, Oakville, ON L6L 0C3


                      REGISTERED PLAYERS LIST


                      To learn more and to register, go to:

                      https://elevatemychess.com/oakvillerapidblitz/

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                      • #12
                        ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSING IN A FEW HOURS AT 9 PM TODAY, NOV 15! HAVE YOU REGISTERED?

                        REMEMBER: ALL PARTICIPANTS AT THIS EVENT WILL ENTER A DRAW TO WIN A FREE ENTRY TO EITHER ONTARIO JUNIOR IN JAN OR OAKVILLE WINTER IN FEB 2020!

                        Just 1 day to go before the event begins! Register now before you miss out!

                        65 players now registered for the Rapid Event and 49 players for the Blitz event with 1 day to go!


                        2nd ANNUAL OAKVILLE RAPID & BLITZ CHALLENGE on Saturday, Nov 16!



                        Location & Dates

                        When: Saturday, November 16, 2019

                        Where: Sandman Hotel Oakville, 3451 South Service Road West, Oakville, ON L6L 0C3


                        REGISTERED PLAYERS LIST


                        To learn more and to register, go to:

                        https://elevatemychess.com/oakvillerapidblitz/

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                        • #13

                          ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!

                          ONE LUCKY PARTICIPANT WILL WIN A FREE ENTRY TO EITHER ONTARIO JUNIOR IN JAN OR OAKVILLE WINTER IN FEB 2020! WHO WILL THAT BE?

                          In a few hours, Round 1 will commence at 9:30 AM SHARP!

                          REMEMBER: You can still register in person at the door but must do so before 9 AM! Door fees will apply.

                          73 players now registered for the Rapid Event and 51 players for the Blitz event!


                          2nd ANNUAL OAKVILLE RAPID & BLITZ CHALLENGE on Saturday, Nov 16! Good luck to all players!



                          Location & Dates

                          When: Saturday, November 16, 2019

                          Where: Sandman Hotel Oakville, 3451 South Service Road West, Oakville, ON L6L 0C3


                          REGISTERED PLAYERS LIST


                          To learn more and to register, go to:

                          https://elevatemychess.com/oakvillerapidblitz/

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                          • #14
                            Chess-results updated.
                            Several strong players joined the last minute rapid and blitz.


                            Top-10 in rapid
                            1 IM Krnan Tomas 2490 2466
                            2 FM Sapozhnikov Roman 2415 2188
                            3 Buscar Michael 2246 2106
                            4 Cormier Adam 2236 2014
                            5 Hasku Dashnor 2132 0
                            6 FM Dougherty Michael 2107 2157
                            7 Tonakanian Stephan 2067 0
                            8 Ajith Aayush 1904 1758
                            9 LePlante Ethan 1900 0
                            10 Demchenko Kyrylo 1875 0
                            While the online registration is off, it will be possible to join at the tournament location (Sandman Hotel).

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                            • #15

                              Results are at results.

                              We'll start soon round 4.

                              Pairings
                              Open - http://chess-results.com/tnr488218.a...n=1&art=2&rd=4
                              U1600 - http://chess-results.com/tnr488286.a...n=1&art=2&rd=4
                              U1000 - http://chess-results.com/tnr488287.a...n=1&art=2&rd=4

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