Seeking IM's for a Planned IM Norm event - Feb 19 to Feb 23, 2020

[Ken Green]

One of our core goals as an organization is to see more and more Canadian players get titled. So we're very excited to plan our first Norm event tentatively scheduled for Feb 19 to Feb 23, 2020.

The first step in our plan is to secure International Masters (IM's). So we are now seeking Canadian or Foreign International Masters that can be part of this Norm Event.

If you are interested in participating in this event or know any IM that may be interested, kindly reach out to me directly by email - ken@elevatemychess.com or by phone - 416-706-3491.

Below are the IM Offer Conditions for the planned event (Note: this may be subject to change):


Location & Dates

• Wednesday, February 19 – Sunday, February 23, 2020
• Holiday Inn, Oakville Centre, 590 Argus Road, Oakville Ontario

Section & Format

• Invitational Section (With expected minimum rating of opponents of 2230)
• 9 Round Robin – CFC and FIDE rated

Time Control

• 90 mins plus 30 sec increment

Tournament Schedule

• Wed – Rd 1 10 AM & Rd 2 4 PM; Thu – Rd 3 10 AM & Rd 4 4 PM; Fri – Rd 5 7 PM; Sat – Rd 6 11 AM & Rd 7 4 PM; Sun – Rd 8 10 AM & Rd 9 4 PM

Tournament Organizer & Chief Arbiter

• Organizer: Elevate My Chess Canada Inc.
• Chief Arbiter: Aris Marghetis, International Arbiter

Registration/Appearance Fees

• $300 in appearance fees offered to IM’s
• No Registration fees for IM’s. Candidates are required to pay a registration fee

Guaranteed Prize Money

• 1^st Prize: $1,000
• 2^nd Prize: $300
• 3^rd Prize: $200

Others

• Complimentary coffee and snacks
• Special discounted rates for hotel accommodation

Tournament Conditions

• No byes are allowed
• No draws by agreement allowed before completion of move 30
• No forfeits
• Any violation of conditions will result in bridge of conditions and forfeiture of appearance fees and prize money, where applicable

[Ken Green]

We've now updated our GM/IM conditions and made then even better! Are you a GM or IM with a Foreign FIDE flag? Contact us and consider participating at our planned Norm Event. See below for revised conditions:

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Location & Dates

• Wednesday, February 19 – Sunday, February 23, 2020
• Holiday Inn, Oakville Centre, 590 Argus Road, Oakville Ontario

Section & Format

• Invitational Section (With expected minimum rating of opponents of 2230)
• 9 Round Robin – CFC and FIDE rated

Time Control

• 90 mins plus 30 sec increment

Tournament Schedule

• Wed – Rd 1 10 AM & Rd 2 4 PM; Thu – Rd 3 10 AM & Rd 4 4 PM; Fri – Rd 5 7 PM; Sat – Rd 6 11 AM & Rd 7 4 PM; Sun – Rd 8 10 AM & Rd 9 4 PM

Tournament Organizer & Chief Arbiter

• Organizer: Elevate My Chess Canada Inc.
• Chief Arbiter: Aris Marghetis, FIDE International Arbiter & US Chess Senior Tournament Director

Registration/Appearance Fees/Hotel Accommodation

• $500 in appearance fees offered to GM/IM (No hotel accommodation) OR $300 in appearance fees offered to GM/IM with hotel accommodation (breakfast included with hotel option)
• No Registration fees for GM/IM’s. Candidates are required to pay a registration fee

Guaranteed Prize Money

• 1^st Prize: $1,000
• 2^nd Prize: $300
• 3^rd Prize: $200

Others

• Complimentary coffee and snacks

Tournament Conditions

• No byes are allowed
• No draws by agreement allowed before completion of move 30
• No forfeits
• Any violation of conditions will result in bridge of conditions and forfeiture of appearance fees and prize money, where applicable