2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament in Toronto

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    2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament in Toronto

    Hello everyone. The tickets for the public are now available on FIDE's website. See link: Home | FIDE Candidates Tournament | 2024 (square.site)

    Venue:

    The Candidates will take place at The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H3
    All the rounds start at 2:30pm, between April 4 (Round 1) and April 21st (Round 14). Tie breaks are planned for April 22nd.
    April 8, 12, 16 and 19 will be rest days. There will be side events running at that time, including a Blitz event at ACC on April 8th (more info to come for registration).

    Ticket Prices:

    The following prices are for Early Birds. They will go up on February 15th, and the capacity is limited. Don't wait if you plan to attend.

    VIP Experience
    VIP, all rounds: $1999
    VIP, one day (weekday): $169
    VIP, one day (weekend): $199

    General Admission
    General Admission, all rounds: $549
    General Admission, one day (weekday): $49
    General Admission, one day (weekend): $64

    Fan Zone at the playing venue (only accessible to ticket holders):

    The Fan Zone is located in Longboat Hall, situated at the lower level of the tournament venue. Each ticket holder is granted unlimited entry access to the Fan Zone from 2:00 PM (half an hour before the start of the games) until 8:30pm.

    Fan Zone activities include:
    - Fun with invited Grandmasters: blitz games, quizzes, puzzles, storytelling, and more;
    - Interaction with participants of the Candidates Tournament;
    - Broadcast of the Candidates games;
    - Chess tables to play with;
    - Merchandise kiosk;
    - Food and drinks available for purchase.
    Last edited by Salim Belcadi; Thursday, 1st February, 2024, 05:17 PM.
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    Thanks Salim. Side events are interesting as many strong players come as media, coaches, or partners.

    Interesting side event on rest day Aoril 8 will be the solar eclipse.
    Last edited by Erik Malmsten; Thursday, 1st February, 2024, 03:33 PM.

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    • #3
      10 more days before prices go up (short window). To answer a recurring question, ACC will not have the discretion to extend the early bird period, the decisions are made by FIDE.

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      • #4
        What are the rules/restrictions on taking photos?

        I'm thinking a VIP pass might allow the bearer to fire a flash a few times in the eyes of any player under 2780!?
        Last edited by John Upper; Wednesday, 7th February, 2024, 07:15 PM.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by John Upper View Post
          What are the rules/restrictions on taking photos?

          I'm thinking a VIP pass might allow the bearer to fire a flash a few times in the eyes of any player under 2780!?
          John, I think you, as CFC news editor, qualify to get a Press Pass. Apply on the website. And Globe columnist Cecil should also apply. Are there any other Canadian chess journalists?

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Erik Malmsten View Post

            John, I think you, as CFC news editor, qualify to get a Press Pass. Apply on the website. And Globe columnist Cecil should also apply. Are there any other Canadian chess journalists?
            Do they need another photographer? I could come on a weekend :)

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            • #7
              Originally posted by John Upper View Post
              What are the rules/restrictions on taking photos?

              I'm thinking a VIP pass might allow the bearer to fire a flash a few times in the eyes of any player under 2780!?
              Hi John, there will be no phones or electronics allowed for the General Public on the Playing Hall balcony as you can imagine.
              However I agree with Erik, you can apply for a Press Pass with more access to the Candidates plus Press Conferences etc.: Accreditation (fide.com)

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Egidijus Zeromskis View Post

                Do they need another photographer? I could come on a weekend :)
                You would need a press pass for close access to the Candidates. For a press pass, you need to represent a news organization.

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                • #9
                  Reminder, tickets will go up tomorrow February 15th for the remaining tickets.

                  https://candidates-tournament-2024.square.site/

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                  • #10
                    For those inquiring, Round 14 is completely sold out (GA and VIP). The only way to attend is through the purchase of a ticket General Admission - ALL ROUNDS (very few left). Round 13 is almost sold out, just a handful of tickets left.
                    Last edited by Salim Belcadi; Saturday, 9th March, 2024, 10:20 PM.

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                    • #11
                      Update on tickets: over 1,500 tickets have been sold for the event and some rounds are already sold out including Rounds 13 and 14. There are few VIP tickets left.

                      Also, the Chessbrah have kindly accepted to host the fan zone at the playing venue during the 14 rounds of the competition. They will organize games, events and more to keep the fan zone animated and vibrant during the competition.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by salim belcadi View Post
                        update on tickets: Over 1,500 tickets have been sold for the event and some rounds are already sold out including rounds 13 and 14. There are few vip tickets left.

                        Also, the chessbrah have kindly accepted to host the fan zone at the playing venue during the 14 rounds of the competition. They will organize games, events and more to keep the fan zone animated and vibrant during the competition.
                        great stuff!!

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                        • #13
                          Who will be the commentators for this event?

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                            Vishy Anand and Irina Krush will comment on Rounds 1 to 10. Eric Hansen, Aman Hambleton and Irina Krush will comment on Rounds 11-14

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                            • #15
                              https://en.chessbase.com/post/candid...t-2024-ready-2

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