Fallsview Qualifier #1

[Aris Marghetis]

A complementary free shuttle will be organized by Fallsview group from Downtown Toronto to the event venue in Niagara Falls and back right after the event. I will send more information on pickup time and location, but likely 5pm & close to Union Station.

Wow, that's a great feature! Good on Fallsview!

[Salim Belcadi]

To answer a frequently asked question: if you have already registered for the Fallsview International Chess Open and go on to win the Qualifier, your Master Section or Open Section entry fee will be fully refunded.

[Salim Belcadi]

A complementary free shuttle will be organized by Fallsview group from Downtown Toronto to the event venue in Niagara Falls and back right after the event. I will send more information on pickup time and location, but likely 5pm & close to Union Station.

[Salim Belcadi]

Update on the prize fund distribution:

1st place: $300 + Free entree into Master Section
2nd place: $200
3rd place: $150
4th place: $100
5th place: $50
Top woman: $100
Top U18: $50
Top under 1600: $50

Total $1,000

[Salim Belcadi]

We fixed the HST issue.

[Salim Belcadi]

Annex Chess Club and the Niagara Falls Chess Club, in partnership with Fallsview Group, are pleased to present the first Fallsview International Chess Qualifier, the opening event in a three-tournament satellite series leading up to the inaugural Fallsview International Chess Open.

WHEN

Thursday, August 13, 2026

WHERE

Hyatt Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel
Niagara Falls, Ontario

FORMAT

• Seven-round Swiss tournament
• Blitz time control: 5 minutes + 5-second increment from move 1
• CFC Rated
• Open to players of all ratings

SCHEDULE

• Round 1: 7:00 pm
• Round 2: 7:30 pm
• Round 3: 8:00 pm
• Round 4: 8:30 pm
• Round 5: 9:00 pm
• Round 6: 9:30 pm
• Round 7: 10:00 pm

ENTRY FEE

$45 for all players.


PRIZE FUND

Guaranteed prize fund of C$1,000.

In addition, the tournament winner will receive free entry into the Master Section of the Fallsview International Chess Open, regardless of rating.


QUALIFIER SERIES

This is the first of three Fallsview International Chess Qualifiers. Additional qualifier events will be held on:

• Wednesday, September 16, 2026
• Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Each qualifier offers a C$1,000 guaranteed prize fund and one qualifying spot into the Master Section of the Fallsview International Chess Open.


REGISTRATION

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A complimentary shuttle service is available for players traveling from Downtown Toronto to the tournament in Niagara Falls on Thursday, August 13.

• Departure Location: Station Street (near Union Station)
• Departure Time: Thursday, August 13 at 4:15 PM sharp
• Return Schedule: Departs Niagara Falls for Union Station immediately following the conclusion of the event
• Capacity: Limited to 24

Requirements & Registration: Shuttle access is strictly restricted to confirmed tournament participants. Due to capacity constraints, players must reserve their seat in advance.

• RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, August 12 at 12:00 PM (Noon)
• Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...publish-editor