2023 Canadian Transnational Championship (CTN)

[Hugh Brodie]

Here are links to easier-to-read entry lists:

Crown section - Classic (C). Rapid (R), Blitz (B): Annex Chess Club - Canadian Transnational Info
General sections - Classic (C), Rapid (R), Blitz (B), Rating classes for the Classic are to be determined later: CTN Updated List.pdf (annexchessclub.com)

If I'm not mistaken, the Rapid and Blitz events will each be one large sections combining R and B players from both the Crown and General entries.
The Classics will be in Montreal; the Rapid and Blitz in Toronto.

[Grey Guo]

There should be columns with x's showing in which events each player is participating. The FQE site has a list of those playing in the Montreal events. https://fqechecs.qc.ca/vue/clubs/content.php?Id=14907

Right, seems the crown section now with the columns, just we more interest on the general section part

[Hugh Brodie]

There should be columns with x's showing in which events each player is participating. The FQE site has a list of those playing in the Montreal events. https://fqechecs.qc.ca/vue/clubs/content.php?Id=14907

[Salim Belcadi]

You can find all registrations here: Annex Chess Club - E2-4: Canadian Transnational
However some players only play in one event. The team keeps track for all the lists, I will reach out to them and post it soon

[Grey Guo]

Hi Egidijus, I will ask the team and post it in the coming days.

I can't find the blitz/rapid list for general section online, did I miss something?

[Hans Jung]

GM Awonder Liang has just made another leap forward in strength to enter the top 100 in the world (number 91). and yes I agree with Salim that he is currently playing at an incredible level.

[Salim Belcadi]

2 weeks to go before the Transnational. Remember to register asap if you plan on participating: www.annexchessclub.com

Who's the favorite for the overall event in the Crown section? I feel GM Awonder Liang is currently playing at an incredible level.

[Salim Belcadi]

Hi everyone, quick clarification as we receive this question a lot: in the General Section, the rating to determine the section of a player will be the highest of the three CFC, FQE and FIDE. Players whose FIDE rating is low due to the lack of events should not worry.

[Salim Belcadi]

Hi Bob, for the QR code, it's not activated, but it's a tool we have as organizers if we need to check registration for example. We never use it as we track registrations and have the lists before the events.

[Bob Armstrong]

Hi Salim:

Thanks re "Playing Up".

Also......I tried the check-in QR code....it isn't working.......is it just to be functional at the date of the tournament?

Bob A

[Salim Belcadi]

Hi Bob, this option will be open on the Thursday the week before the event so that the players can make a decision based on their updated ratings.

[Bob Armstrong]

Hi Salim:

You advised a while ago that the decision re "Paying to Play Up" was still pending.

Any decision on that yet?

Thanks.

Bob A

[Salim Belcadi]

Hi everyone, just a reminder that the CTN is taking place in 3 weeks. You can register on ACC's website for the Blitz & Rapid: www.annexchessclub.com

You can register directly on FQE's website for the Classical: https://www.fqechecs.qc.ca/fqe/content.php?Id=14907

On a side note, we will reopen 5 seats for the Crown section to compensate last minute cancellation. Interested players please contact me directly (2200+ FIDE rating).

[Salim Belcadi]

Hi Salim:

You advised that the organizers are considering imposing a "playing up fee" for this Quebec tournament, but it is not yet decided.

Can you give us a status report on this yet-undecided issue?


Bob

Hi Bob, we are actually in favor of enabling the play-up option in the General sections, as long as the rating of the player is within 100 rating points.
The add-on will be open one or two weeks before the event as ratings could change significantly for active players in the coming 2 months.

[Salim Belcadi]

Hi Salim,

Could you please provide the list of players for blitz/rapid for General sections? The list on the website is not very helpful compared what you post for Crown here.
To know the prize distribution for these sections would be great as well.

Hi Egidijus, I will ask the team and post it in the coming days.