Guelph Summer Pro-Am June 13-14

[Hal Bond]

Hello Chess Talkers - confirmation has come in at last for our next Pro-Am in Guelph. We are back in Peter Clark Hall, just like the past several renditions. I will get the details posted asap.

[Vivek Srinivas]

Hi Hal,

Are the dates confirmed. I see the dates conflict with another tournament - 2020 GOLDEN HORSESHOE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

[Grey Guo]

Hi Hal,

Are the dates confirmed. I see the dates conflict with another tournament - 2020 GOLDEN HORSESHOE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

Just two, if you look at March 14-15, there are three :-D
Seneca Toronto Junior
KW regular
Etobicoke Spring

April 18-19 is also a busy weekend, two regular and three rapid

[Henri Hughes]

Hi Hal,

Are the dates confirmed. I see the dates conflict with another tournament - 2020 GOLDEN HORSESHOE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

it happens, Peter clark hall is always very busy so when we can get in we take what we can get, conflicts are always unfortunate but with so many new tournaments being created its bound to happen. because of the former id assume the dates are confirmed

[Cameron Herbert]

Hi Hal,

Despite the scheduling conflict with Elevate My Chess and their tournament on June 13th-14th, you can almost guarantee my entry at the Guelph Summer Pro-Am. $99 for an "early bird" entry fee is absurd, and that's if you can pay before April 20th! Thank you for doing what you do.

Kind regards,

Cameron Herbert

[Henri Hughes]

Just two, if you look at March 14-15, there are three :-D
Seneca Toronto Junior
KW regular
Etobicoke Spring

April 18-19 is also a busy weekend, two regular and three rapid

hey grey is there a ChessTalk post for the kw regular?

[Don Parakin]

$99 for an "early bird" entry fee is absurd,

Notice the pattern: Organizers who pay little or nothing for their venue charge less for entry fees (Guelph, Hart House). Organizers who rent an expensive ballroom (plus a skittles/parents room) in a hotel for 2 or 3 days charge more (ElevateMyChess).

[Grey Guo]

hey grey is there a ChessTalk post for the kw regular?

I do not think so, you can check KW chess Club website or chess.ca

[Cameron Herbert]

Notice the pattern: Organizers who pay little or nothing for their venue charge less for entry fees (Guelph, Hart House). Organizers who rent an expensive ballroom (plus a skittles/parents room) in a hotel for 2 or 3 days charge more (ElevateMyChess).

I think ElevateMyChess should join the list of organizers who are actively using and looking for more affordable venues. It's hard to grow chess if some tournaments price people out of playing it. Although, a point could be made that as long as ElevateMyChess has players that attend these tournaments, they will continue to host them. Oh well, maybe I'm just being cynical...

[Ffen Liv]

Hi Hal (and Henry!),

I look to be free that weekend and am looking forward to coming down. A few of our local club guys in Port Elgin are also hoping to play.

Jeremy Clark

[Henri Hughes]

Hi Hal (and Henry!),

I look to be free that weekend and am looking forward to coming down. A few of our local club guys in Port Elgin are also hoping to play.

Jeremy Clark

awesome! be good to see you there been playing much up in port Elgin?