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2023 GOLDEN HORSESHOE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
Event Webpage Link: https://elevatemychess.com/ghcc/
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOW MOVED TO MAY 6-7 AND WILL BE PLAYED AT THE EXCELSIOR CHESS CLUB IN ETOBICOKE
Click here for List of Registered Players
Location & Dates
When: Saturday, May 6th – Sunday, May 7th, 2023
Where: Excelsior Chess Club, 91 Skyway Ave, Suite 206 Toronto, ON M9W 6R5
Format
Type: 5 Round Swiss. CFC rated & FIDE rated for Championship, U-2000, U-1500 and U-1000. CFC membership is required.
Sections
CHAMPIONSHIP, U-2000, U-1500, and U-1000
Round Times
Registration ends 8:00 AM | Rounds on Saturday 9 AM, 1:30 PM & 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM & 2:30 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. in partnership with Chess For Community
Chief Arbiter:
TBD & Ken Green, National Arbiter & Tournament Director
Registration Fees
EARLY BIRD Entry fees (April 3, 2023 deadline): Championship $120 | U-2000 $120 | U-1500 $110 | U-1000 $100 | FM $100 | GM & IM FREE
REGULAR Entry fees (April 24, 2023 deadline): Championship $130 | U-2000 $130 | U-1500 $120 | U-1000 $110 | FM $110 | GM & IM FREE
LATE Entry fees (May 1, 2023 deadline): Championship $140 | U-2000 $140 | U-1500 $130 | U-1000 $120 | FM $120 | GM & IM $140
Playing up a section cost $20 if within 100 rating points. To play up, add the play-up fee during registration or send money by email money transfer to info@elevatemychess.com
REGISTER ONLINE USING THE LINKS BELOW:
Championship/U-2000: Register Here
U-1500: Register Here
U-1000/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.
Event Webpage Link: https://elevatemychess.com/ghcc/
TOURNAMENT PRIZES – Minimum Prize Pool of $4,700 based on a minimum of 100 registered players (Prizes may be reduced proportionately based on the number of registered players or increased at the discretion of the organizer):
Championship: 1st – $1,000; 2nd – $500; 3rd – $300; Top EMC Member – $100
U2000: 1st – $600; 2nd – $400; 3rd – $250; Top EMC Member – $100
U1500: 1st – $400; 2nd – $300; 3rd – $200; Top EMC Member – $50
U1000: 1st – $200; 2nd – $150; 3rd – $100; Top EMC Member – $50
Unrated may not win over $100 in U-1000 & U-1500; $400 in U-2100.
Players with a provisional rating will be considered 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.
Chessboards and clocks will be provided.
REGISTER ONLINE USING THE LINKS BELOW:
Championship/U-2000: Register Here
U-1500: Register Here
U-1000/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.
Refund Policy
No cash refunds on withdrawal. Credit for an equal amount will be given if you notify us of withdrawal on or before April 17, 2023. 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 April 17, 2023. However, consideration for credit will be considered in special circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
Event Webpage Link: https://elevatemychess.com/ghcc/
Event Webpage Link: https://elevatemychess.com/ghcc/
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOW MOVED TO MAY 6-7 AND WILL BE PLAYED AT THE EXCELSIOR CHESS CLUB IN ETOBICOKE
Click here for List of Registered Players
Location & Dates
When: Saturday, May 6th – Sunday, May 7th, 2023
Where: Excelsior Chess Club, 91 Skyway Ave, Suite 206 Toronto, ON M9W 6R5
Format
Type: 5 Round Swiss. CFC rated & FIDE rated for Championship, U-2000, U-1500 and U-1000. CFC membership is required.
Sections
CHAMPIONSHIP, U-2000, U-1500, and U-1000
Round Times
Registration ends 8:00 AM | Rounds on Saturday 9 AM, 1:30 PM & 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM & 2:30 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. in partnership with Chess For Community
Chief Arbiter:
TBD & Ken Green, National Arbiter & Tournament Director
Registration Fees
EARLY BIRD Entry fees (April 3, 2023 deadline): Championship $120 | U-2000 $120 | U-1500 $110 | U-1000 $100 | FM $100 | GM & IM FREE
REGULAR Entry fees (April 24, 2023 deadline): Championship $130 | U-2000 $130 | U-1500 $120 | U-1000 $110 | FM $110 | GM & IM FREE
LATE Entry fees (May 1, 2023 deadline): Championship $140 | U-2000 $140 | U-1500 $130 | U-1000 $120 | FM $120 | GM & IM $140
Playing up a section cost $20 if within 100 rating points. To play up, add the play-up fee during registration or send money by email money transfer to info@elevatemychess.com
REGISTER ONLINE USING THE LINKS BELOW:
Championship/U-2000: Register Here
U-1500: Register Here
U-1000/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.
Event Webpage Link: https://elevatemychess.com/ghcc/
TOURNAMENT PRIZES – Minimum Prize Pool of $4,700 based on a minimum of 100 registered players (Prizes may be reduced proportionately based on the number of registered players or increased at the discretion of the organizer):
Championship: 1st – $1,000; 2nd – $500; 3rd – $300; Top EMC Member – $100
U2000: 1st – $600; 2nd – $400; 3rd – $250; Top EMC Member – $100
U1500: 1st – $400; 2nd – $300; 3rd – $200; Top EMC Member – $50
U1000: 1st – $200; 2nd – $150; 3rd – $100; Top EMC Member – $50
Unrated may not win over $100 in U-1000 & U-1500; $400 in U-2100.
Players with a provisional rating will be considered 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.
Chessboards and clocks will be provided.
REGISTER ONLINE USING THE LINKS BELOW:
Championship/U-2000: Register Here
U-1500: Register Here
U-1000/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.
Refund Policy
No cash refunds on withdrawal. Credit for an equal amount will be given if you notify us of withdrawal on or before April 17, 2023. 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 April 17, 2023. However, consideration for credit will be considered in special circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
Event Webpage Link: https://elevatemychess.com/ghcc/
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