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2021 EagleMinds Grand-Pri Chess, a big yearlong event, overall prize of CAD 40,000
I feel honored that one of the GM has joined the open section. Thanks for joining for such a good cause. Attached is the flyer those who want to share across. Every Tue and Friday at 8:30PM EST for 1.5 hrs, there is practice Tournament at https://lichess.org/team/eagleminds-chess-club before the 1st of the Gran-Pri on Jan 31st.
MY Raju, one of the beneficiary, a former National player and a University Chess Gold Medalist suffering from schizophrenia is likely to join the practice sessions on Tue and Friday to prep for the 1st Tournament. A former 2000+ Rated player(CFC#173088). In the Jan 31st Tournament and subsequent monthly Tournaments, he would get to earn $10 for every game he wins. The effort is to give hope and a platform.
PK Rajesh, the 2nd beneficiary, a 1130 FIDE rated player undergoing dialysis(3 times a week) for the last 12 years. Spoke to him last week and he is not able to play. However, based on a contribution received, transferred this evening Rs15,000 to his account.
Thanks and please forward the flyer to your friends and known chess players. Please note, the early bird entry entry ends on Jan 15th and there is late fee post that.
Keep yourself safe and hope you all are doing well. The early bird registration ends in 2 days on Jan 15th and the price increases from 16th onwards. Please register ASAP http://eaglemindschess.weebly.com/ea...grand-pri.html
Additionally, those who do not have a CFC ID can avail a free annual CFC membership if inclined to play the monthly Grand-Pri as provided in the registration form.
Dear All, Based on quite a few requests, the fees for Open and U1800 is reduced by nearly 50%. Please find the updated flyer. For U1600 and lower categories, the regular price ends tomorrow and VIP entry rates will be there till Jan 30th. Prize money details can be found in the site http://eaglemindschess.weebly.com/ea...grand-pri.html
Dear All, There are 60+ entries and the open section with 1 GM,2 IMs and the beneficiary MY Raju trying to make a mark is very strong. Appreciate all participants playing for this Social Cause. Tomorrow is the last date for registrations. For those who would be interested to watch the matches live on Jan 31st 11AM EST, please visit https://lichess.org/team/eagleminds-chess-club
Dear All, There are overall 70 entries and the Open section is with 1 GM and 3 IMs. Please feel free to watch the Tournament Live starting at 11:05AM EST this morning
The Tournament on Jan 31st was a resounding success with 70 entries and prizes over CAD 1000. Details can be checked in thehttp://eaglemindschess.weebly.com/ea...grand-pri.html The form is open for Feb and early bird registrations end on Feb 15th, please submit your entries before that. We got a Bronze sponsor and open section has additional prize money included. Please find the flyer attached and feel free to forward
Today is the last day for early bird rates for the entry fee and the prices go up from tomorrow. There are 46 entries now and the target for this month is to reach 100 entries.
Please register ASAP.
Tomorrow is the last date for entry. There are 60+ entries. We got a $200 sponsorship from Dallas from my childhood classmate. Those with severe financial constraints can avail a free registration and there are 9 more slots. EagleMinds will pay the entry on your behalf. For those who want to avail free entry can fill the form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...r=0&gxids=7628
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