Fallsview Qualifier #1

[Hans Jung]

Just mere observations from someone who wasnt there but I can tell it was very competitive. I know the top three are excellent speed players. Congratulations to Zach Dukic, only a half point out. Also congratulations to Olena Kucherenko (outstanding!) and William Klarner who didnt show his age, I'm only commenting on those I know.

Great turnout!

[Alex Ferreira]

Any results?

Final Standings:

https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1475734.aspx?lan=1&art=1&SNode=S0

[Hans Jung]

Any results?

[Salim Belcadi]

The shuttle driver will wait outside of the vehicle with a sign that says “Fallsview International Chess Qualifier” and signage will be posted on the shuttle windows.

[Salim Belcadi]

There is a Starbucks near the playing hall for sure, and a couple of grocery stores not too far (one of them closes at 7pm, right when the tournament starts).

[Daniel Abrahams]

Do you know if there's any sort of vending machine or snack counter near the playing hall or should I make sure to load up my pockets with granola bars before heading out?

[Salim Belcadi]

Last call to register for the shuttle. Booking will close at noon. 4 seats left.

[Salim Belcadi]

Only 5 seats left in the shuttle from Downtown Toronto. The RSVP deadline is tomorrow at noon.

[Salim Belcadi]

With the high level of interest and 51 players already registered, we are making arrangements to expand the event’s capacity to 78 players.

Only 8 seats remain on the complimentary shuttle from Toronto. If you plan to use it, please reserve your seat as soon as possible.

[Salim Belcadi]

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 seats

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

[Salim Belcadi]

We reached our initial planned capacity of 30 players today. Following a meeting with the Niagara Falls Chess Club and Fallsview Group, we have agreed to expand the field to 50 players to accommodate the strong interest in the event.

Thank you to everyone who has registered. We look forward to welcoming you on August 13.

[Salim Belcadi]

24 players currently registered, with a planned capacity for 30. Ratings are CFC Std

GM Razvan Preotu (CAN), 2583
IM Nicholas Vettese (CAN), 2529
Vadim Razin (CAN), 2510
GM Avigdor Bykhovsky (ISR), 2462
Shon Lazarev (CAN), 2237
Daniel Abrahams (CAN), 2215
John Upper (CAN), 2092
David Lawless (CAN), 2005
Kaven Sharma (CAN), 1990
Daniel Valdez (CAN), 1944
Diyor Muminov (CAN), 1875
Anirud Chakkoli (CAN), 1817
Ruslan Kotapuri (CAN), 1759
Alphan Donmez (TUR), 1756
Salim Belcadi (CAN), 1641
Samuel Gentry (CAN), 1601
Harshil Swain (CAN), 1599
Noelle Sherwood (CAN), 1624
Aashka Kilaru (CAN), 1560
German Ierzhakov (CAN), 1543
Elijah Kotapuri (CAN), 1224
Thomas Hagar (CAN), 1162
Aanya Kilaru (CAN), 935
Parul Mohta (CAN),

[Alex Ferreira]

Pre-Registered list:

https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1467607.aspx?lan=1&SNode=S0

[Salim Belcadi]

To answer a few more question we received: the event is open to players of all ratings. GMs may play in Qualifier #1, but if a GM wins, the free Master Section entry will be awarded to the highest-finishing non-GM.

[Aris Marghetis]

Hey, this is now only 10 days away ... man, this summer is flying past me lol