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WE ARE EXCITED TO HOST OUR FIRST OPEN EVENT SINCE FEB 2020
2021 MISSISSAUGA FALL OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
SPECIAL OFFER: You can play for FREE if you join our EMC Private Club Membership. Join today and also get a special one-time $50 discount. For details, go to: https://elevatemychess.com/membership/
NOTE: DUE TO COVID, WE HAVE A CAPACITY LIMIT OF APPROXIMATELY 60 PARTICIPANTS. SO REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS SOON AS WE REACH CAPACITY.
Location & Dates
When: Saturday, November 13th to Sunday, November 14th, 2021
Where: Units 4-6, 975 Westport Crescent, Mississauga, Ontario
Rounds: Registration ends @ 9:00 am. Rounds on Saturday 10:00 am, 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am, 3:00 pm.
Format
5 Round Swiss. CFC rated & FIDE rated for Open. CFC rated for U-1600 & U-1200. CFC membership is required.
Sections: OPEN, U-1600, and U-1200 (Note: Sections may be combined based on registrations)
Round Times
Registration ends 9:00 am | Rounds @ Saturday 10:00 am, 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am, 3:00 pm.
Time Controls
1.5 hrs + 30 secs increment – All Sections
Byes
1/2 points for rounds 1 to 4 (All sections)
The byes MUST be requested in advance, at the latest prior to the end of the previous round.
Only 2 byes allowed
Tournament Organizer
Elevate My Chess Canada Inc.
Chief Arbiter: TBD
Registration Fees
EARLY BIRD Entry fees (October 31, 2021 deadline): OPEN $99 | U-1600 $89 | U-1200 $79 | FM $69 | GM & IM FREE
REGULAR Entry fees (March 30, 2020 deadline): OPEN $80 | U-1800 $80 | U-1500 $70 | U-1200 $60 | FM $70 | GM & IM FREE (Email: info@elevatemychess.com to register and get a special discount code)
Add $10 after Oct 31 and another $10 after Nov 7.
Playing up a section costs $20 if within 100 rating points. To play up, send money by email money transfer to info@elevatemychess.com
REGISTER ONLINE USING THE LINKS BELOW:
OPEN: Register Here
U-1600: Register Here
U-1200: Register Here
GM/IM/FM: Send an email to info@elevatemychess.com to register with your name and FIDE/CFC ID. A code will be sent to FM to get your discount.
Tournament Prizes:
Total Prize Pool of $1,650 distributed as follows:
OPEN: 1st – $400; 2nd – $200; 3rd – $150
U-1600: 1st – $300; 2nd – $150; 3rd – $100
U-1200: 1st – $200; 2nd – $100; 3rd – $50
Unrated may not win over $100 in U-1600 & U-1200.
Players with provisional rating (i.e. with less than 20 rated games) will be considered as unrated for this tournament.
Rating: The latest highest of CFC / USCF / FQE / (FIDE + 100 pts) to be used.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAO)
You may have questions about the tournament format, our membership, or other things we offer. Please click here for answers to these common questions.
Refreshment
Water provided.
Chess boards and clocks will be provided.
REGISTER ONLINE USING THE LINKS BELOW:
OPEN: Register Here
U-1600: Register Here
U-1200: Register Here
GM/IM/FM: Send an email to info@elevatemychess.com to register with your name and FIDE/CFC ID. A code will be sent to FM to get your discount.
Refund Policy
No cash refunds on withdrawal. Credit for an equal amount will be given if you notify us of withdrawal on or before November 5, 2021. Credits can be used to register for tournaments and other programs offered by Elevate My Chess. The registration fee will be forfeited if you don’t notify us of withdrawals before November 5, 2021. However, consideration for credit will be considered in special circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
2021 MISSISSAUGA FALL OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
SPECIAL OFFER: You can play for FREE if you join our EMC Private Club Membership. Join today and also get a special one-time $50 discount. For details, go to: https://elevatemychess.com/membership/
NOTE: DUE TO COVID, WE HAVE A CAPACITY LIMIT OF APPROXIMATELY 60 PARTICIPANTS. SO REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS SOON AS WE REACH CAPACITY.
Location & Dates
When: Saturday, November 13th to Sunday, November 14th, 2021
Where: Units 4-6, 975 Westport Crescent, Mississauga, Ontario
Rounds: Registration ends @ 9:00 am. Rounds on Saturday 10:00 am, 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am, 3:00 pm.
Format
5 Round Swiss. CFC rated & FIDE rated for Open. CFC rated for U-1600 & U-1200. CFC membership is required.
Sections: OPEN, U-1600, and U-1200 (Note: Sections may be combined based on registrations)
Round Times
Registration ends 9:00 am | Rounds @ Saturday 10:00 am, 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am, 3:00 pm.
Time Controls
1.5 hrs + 30 secs increment – All Sections
Byes
1/2 points for rounds 1 to 4 (All sections)
The byes MUST be requested in advance, at the latest prior to the end of the previous round.
Only 2 byes allowed
Tournament Organizer
Elevate My Chess Canada Inc.
Chief Arbiter: TBD
Registration Fees
EARLY BIRD Entry fees (October 31, 2021 deadline): OPEN $99 | U-1600 $89 | U-1200 $79 | FM $69 | GM & IM FREE
REGULAR Entry fees (March 30, 2020 deadline): OPEN $80 | U-1800 $80 | U-1500 $70 | U-1200 $60 | FM $70 | GM & IM FREE (Email: info@elevatemychess.com to register and get a special discount code)
Add $10 after Oct 31 and another $10 after Nov 7.
Playing up a section costs $20 if within 100 rating points. To play up, send money by email money transfer to info@elevatemychess.com
REGISTER ONLINE USING THE LINKS BELOW:
OPEN: Register Here
U-1600: Register Here
U-1200: Register Here
GM/IM/FM: Send an email to info@elevatemychess.com to register with your name and FIDE/CFC ID. A code will be sent to FM to get your discount.
Tournament Prizes:
Total Prize Pool of $1,650 distributed as follows:
OPEN: 1st – $400; 2nd – $200; 3rd – $150
U-1600: 1st – $300; 2nd – $150; 3rd – $100
U-1200: 1st – $200; 2nd – $100; 3rd – $50
Unrated may not win over $100 in U-1600 & U-1200.
Players with provisional rating (i.e. with less than 20 rated games) will be considered as unrated for this tournament.
Rating: The latest highest of CFC / USCF / FQE / (FIDE + 100 pts) to be used.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAO)
You may have questions about the tournament format, our membership, or other things we offer. Please click here for answers to these common questions.
Refreshment
Water provided.
Chess boards and clocks will be provided.
REGISTER ONLINE USING THE LINKS BELOW:
OPEN: Register Here
U-1600: Register Here
U-1200: Register Here
GM/IM/FM: Send an email to info@elevatemychess.com to register with your name and FIDE/CFC ID. A code will be sent to FM to get your discount.
Refund Policy
No cash refunds on withdrawal. Credit for an equal amount will be given if you notify us of withdrawal on or before November 5, 2021. Credits can be used to register for tournaments and other programs offered by Elevate My Chess. The registration fee will be forfeited if you don’t notify us of withdrawals before November 5, 2021. However, consideration for credit will be considered in special circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
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