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This is an EMC mini-tournament in 3 sections with a capacity limit of 44 players. Registration will close as soon as we reach capacity.
Click here for a List of Registered Players
Location & Dates
When: Saturday, January 14 – Sunday, January 15, 2023
Where: 5484 Tomken Road, Unit 34 (GMS Professional Corporation), Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2Z6
Format
Type: 5 Round Swiss. CFC rated & FIDE rated for Over 2000; U2000 & U1500. CFC membership is required. No Play ups allowed.
Sections: O-2000, U-2000, and U-1500 (Note: If we don’t have sufficient players in the top sections, we will have a round-robin with the top 6 players in the top sections and make changes as required in the other sections. With the round-robin, players agree to play all 5 rounds or forfeit their games).
Round Times
Rounds on Saturday 9:30 AM, 2 PM & 6 PM; Sunday 10am & 2:3 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 during registration.
Only 2 byes allowed
Tournament Organizer
Elevate My Chess Canada Inc. in partnership with Chess For Community
Chief Arbiter:
Ken Green, National Arbiter
Registration Fees
SPECIAL ENTRY FEE FOR 2022 EMC Nov 19-20 Participants (Sunday, Nov 27, 2022 deadline): O-2000 $80 | U-2000 $80 | U-1500 & FM $70 | GM & IM FREE
REGULAR Entry fees (December 31, 2022 deadline): O-2000 $90 | U-2000 $90 | U-1500 & FM $80 | GM & IM FREE
LATE Entry fees (January 8, 2023 deadline): $100 All Sections including GM & IM
REGISTER ONLINE USING THE LINKS BELOW:
O-2000/U-2000: Register Here
U-1500/FM: Register Here
GM/IM: Send email to info@elevatemychess.com to register with your name and FIDE/CFC ID.
Registration can also be done via email by sending an email with first and last name of player, CFC ID, and section to info@elevatemychess.com. Payment should be sent by email money transfer to: info@elevatemychess.com.
TOURNAMENT PRIZES
O-2000: 1st – $300; 2nd – $200; 3rd – $100
U-2000: 1st – $200; 2nd – $100; 3rd – $80
U-1500: 1st – $100; 2nd – $70; 3rd – $50
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.
Chessboards and clocks provided.
REGISTER ONLINE USING THE LINKS BELOW:
O-2000/U-2000: Register Here
U-1500/FM: Register Here
GM/IM: Send email to info@elevatemychess.com to register with your name and FIDE/CFC ID.
Registration can also be done via email by sending an email with first and last name of player, CFC ID, and section to info@elevatemychess.com. Payment should be sent by email money transfer to: info@elevatemychess.com.
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