GM & IM NORM TOURNAMENT – OCTOBER 5 – OCTOBER 9

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  • GM & IM NORM TOURNAMENT – OCTOBER 5 – OCTOBER 9

    We are excited to host our first GM Norm and another IM Norm Event this October, we invite you to consider participating in this event. See details below:
    GM NORM


    Location & Dates
    • Wednesday, October 5 – Sunday, October 9, 2022 (Note: We’re flexible to convert this to a 6-day GM Norm event from Oct 4 if we have sufficient interest)
    • 5484 Tomken Road, Unit 34, Mississauga, ON L4W 2Z6 (Wednesday & Thursday)
    • Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel, 5400 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 1E6 (Friday to Sunday)



    Section & Format
    • Invitational Section (With expected minimum average rating of opponents of 2380)
    • 9 Round Robin – CFC and FIDE rated



    Time Control
    • 90 mins plus 30 sec increment



    Tournament Schedule
    • Wed – Rd 1 7 PM; Thu – Rd 2 11 AM & Rd 3 7 PM; Fri – Rd 4 11 AM & Rd 5 7 PM; Sat – Rd 6 11 AM & Rd 7 7 PM; Sun – Rd 8 10 AM & Rd 9 3 PM
    • Modified Schedule for a 6-day GM Norm Event: Tue – Rd 1 7 PM; Wed – Rd 2 7 PM; Thu – Rd 3 7 PM; Fri – Rd 4 11 AM & Rd 5 7 PM; Sat – Rd 6 11 AM & Rd 7 7 PM; Sun – Rd 8 10 AM & Rd 9 3 PM



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



    Conditions for participating Players
    • $900 in appearance fees offered to GM (No hotel accommodation but preferred rates available)
    • No Registration fees for GMs. EMAIL: ken@elevatemychess.com to indicate your interest to participate
    • $995 registration fees for GM Norm Seekers and other participating players. REGISTER HERE
    • No byes are allowed
    • No forfeits
    • Any violation of conditions will result in the bridge of conditions and forfeiture of prize money, where applicable



    Guaranteed Prize Money
    • 1st Prize: $650
    • 2nd Prize: $450
    • 3rd Prize: $250



    Others
    • Complimentary coffee and snacks
    • Chess equipment and clocks provided



    Interested in participating? Email: ken@elevatemychess.com or call/text: 416-706-3491

  • #2
    Hi Ken, this is great! Glad to see more opportunities for the top players in our community to get a norm.

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