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
Section & Format
Time Control
Tournament Schedule
Tournament Organizer & Chief Arbiter
Conditions for participating Players
Guaranteed Prize Money
Others
Interested in participating? Email: ken@elevatemychess.com or call/text: 416-706-3491
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
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