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Join Us for the Long Weekend Chess Tournament – Celebrate the New Year with Us!
Kick off 2025 with an exciting Long Weekend Chess Tournament! We’re hosting a special New Year Celebration event on January 3rd, 4th, and 5th, and we’d love for you to be part of the action.
This marks the first-ever CFC & FIDE-rated tournament hosted by the Markham Chess Club! The event offers three competitive sections to suit players of all levels: U1300, U1900, and Open 1900+.
***(U1300 is CFC rated, U1900 & Open 1900+ are CFC & FIDE rated)***
Players with a CFC rating within a 100-point delta can "play up" for an additional fee of $20 (e.g., CFC 1200+ may join the U1900 section, and CFC 1800+ may join the Open 1900+ section).
Details:
️Dates: January 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2025
Chief Arbiter: Uttam Dhungel - International Arbiter
Time Control: 60min + 30 sec
Prizes: O1900 ($500 | $300 | $100)
U1900 ($300 | $150 | $100)
U1300 ($200 | $100 | $50)
New Year Gift for every registered player
Plus Lucky Draw Prizes (@ Jan 3rd 8:30pm, Jan 4th 3:30PM, Jan 5th 2:10PM)
Location: Maverick Learning Center @ 1020 Denison St. Suite 205, Markham, ON L3R 3W5(Close to Warden/Steeles)
Schedule: Friday Jan 3rd 6:30PM Open Ceremony
Friday Jan 3rd 6:45pm - 1st round
Saturday Jan 4th 10am - 2nd round
Lunch: Pizza and Fruits
Saturday Jan 4th 2pm - 3rd round
Dinner: Chicken and Salad
Saturday Jan 4th 6pm - 4th round
Sunday Jan 5th 10am - 5th round
Lunch: Chili or Sub and Fruits
Sunday Jan 5th 2PM Closing Ceremony
Sunday Jan 5th 2:30PM After Tournament Events
GM Seminar (Room 6)
Bughouse (Room 3 & 4)
Simultaneous Exhibition with Chess Master (Room 2)
Cost: $80/person, which also covers full day refreshments, 3 meals (Jan 4th lunch & dinner, and Jan 5th lunch)
$10/person to join the after tournament events(GM seminar, bughouse tournament, Simultaneous Exhibition with Chess Masters etc)
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...4Z0oA/viewform
Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this is a fantastic opportunity to compete, have fun, and celebrate the start of a new year with the chess community.
Spots are limited, so be sure to register early to secure your place. Let’s make this a memorable event!
Payment Method:
(1) eTransfer to mavericklearning.ca@gmail.com with the player’s full name mentioned as a note
(2) Cash – in person during our working hours Mon – Fri 11 AM – 8 PM & Sat 10 AM – 8 PM
• Clocks and sets will be supplied.
We look forward to seeing you there!
This marks the first-ever CFC & FIDE-rated tournament hosted by the Markham Chess Club! The event offers three competitive sections to suit players of all levels: U1300, U1900, and Open 1900+.
***(U1300 is CFC rated, U1900 & Open 1900+ are CFC & FIDE rated)***
Players with a CFC rating within a 100-point delta can "play up" for an additional fee of $20 (e.g., CFC 1200+ may join the U1900 section, and CFC 1800+ may join the Open 1900+ section).
Details:
️Dates: January 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2025
Chief Arbiter: Uttam Dhungel - International Arbiter
Time Control: 60min + 30 sec
Prizes: O1900 ($500 | $300 | $100)
U1900 ($300 | $150 | $100)
U1300 ($200 | $100 | $50)
New Year Gift for every registered player
Plus Lucky Draw Prizes (@ Jan 3rd 8:30pm, Jan 4th 3:30PM, Jan 5th 2:10PM)
Location: Maverick Learning Center @ 1020 Denison St. Suite 205, Markham, ON L3R 3W5(Close to Warden/Steeles)
Schedule: Friday Jan 3rd 6:30PM Open Ceremony
Friday Jan 3rd 6:45pm - 1st round
Saturday Jan 4th 10am - 2nd round
Lunch: Pizza and Fruits
Saturday Jan 4th 2pm - 3rd round
Dinner: Chicken and Salad
Saturday Jan 4th 6pm - 4th round
Sunday Jan 5th 10am - 5th round
Lunch: Chili or Sub and Fruits
Sunday Jan 5th 2PM Closing Ceremony
Sunday Jan 5th 2:30PM After Tournament Events
GM Seminar (Room 6)
Bughouse (Room 3 & 4)
Simultaneous Exhibition with Chess Master (Room 2)
Cost: $80/person, which also covers full day refreshments, 3 meals (Jan 4th lunch & dinner, and Jan 5th lunch)
$10/person to join the after tournament events(GM seminar, bughouse tournament, Simultaneous Exhibition with Chess Masters etc)
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...4Z0oA/viewform
Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this is a fantastic opportunity to compete, have fun, and celebrate the start of a new year with the chess community.
Spots are limited, so be sure to register early to secure your place. Let’s make this a memorable event!
Payment Method:
(1) eTransfer to mavericklearning.ca@gmail.com with the player’s full name mentioned as a note
(2) Cash – in person during our working hours Mon – Fri 11 AM – 8 PM & Sat 10 AM – 8 PM
• Clocks and sets will be supplied.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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