If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You may have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
Policy / Politique
The fee for tournament organizers advertising on ChessTalk is $20/event or $100/yearly unlimited for the year.
Les frais d'inscription des organisateurs de tournoi sur ChessTalk sont de 20 $/événement ou de 100 $/année illimitée.
You can etransfer to Henry Lam at chesstalkforum at gmail dot com
Transfér à Henry Lam à chesstalkforum@gmail.com
Dark Knight / Le Chevalier Noir
General Guidelines
---- Nous avons besoin d'un traduction français!
Some Basics
1. Under Board "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs) there are 3 sections dealing with General Forum Usage, User Profile Features, and Reading and Posting Messages. These deal with everything from Avatars to Your Notifications. Most general technical questions are covered there. Here is a link to the FAQs. https://forum.chesstalk.com/help
2. Consider using the SEARCH button if you are looking for information. You may find your question has already been answered in a previous thread.
3. If you've looked for an answer to a question, and not found one, then you should consider asking your question in a new thread. For example, there have already been questions and discussion regarding: how to do chess diagrams (FENs); crosstables that line up properly; and the numerous little “glitches” that every new site will have.
4. Read pinned or sticky threads, like this one, if they look important. This applies especially to newcomers.
5. Read the thread you're posting in before you post. There are a variety of ways to look at a thread. These are covered under “Display Modes”.
6. Thread titles: please provide some details in your thread title. This is useful for a number of reasons. It helps ChessTalk members to quickly skim the threads. It prevents duplication of threads. And so on.
7. Unnecessary thread proliferation (e.g., deliberately creating a new thread that duplicates existing discussion) is discouraged. Look to see if a thread on your topic may have already been started and, if so, consider adding your contribution to the pre-existing thread. However, starting new threads to explore side-issues that are not relevant to the original subject is strongly encouraged. A single thread on the Canadian Open, with hundreds of posts on multiple sub-topics, is no better than a dozen threads on the Open covering only a few topics. Use your good judgment when starting a new thread.
8. If and/or when sub-forums are created, please make sure to create threads in the proper place.
Debate
9. Give an opinion and back it up with a reason. Throwaway comments such as "Game X pwnz because my friend and I think so!" could be considered pointless at best, and inflammatory at worst.
10. Try to give your own opinions, not simply those copied and pasted from reviews or opinions of your friends.
Unacceptable behavior and warnings
11. In registering here at ChessTalk please note that the same or similar rules apply here as applied at the previous Boardhost message board. In particular, the following content is not permitted to appear in any messages:
* Racism
* Hatred
* Harassment
* Adult content
* Obscene material
* Nudity or pornography
* Material that infringes intellectual property or other proprietary rights of any party
* Material the posting of which is tortious or violates a contractual or fiduciary obligation you or we owe to another party
* Piracy, hacking, viruses, worms, or warez
* Spam
* Any illegal content
* unapproved Commercial banner advertisements or revenue-generating links
* Any link to or any images from a site containing any material outlined in these restrictions
* Any material deemed offensive or inappropriate by the Board staff
12. Users are welcome to challenge other points of view and opinions, but should do so respectfully. Personal attacks on others will not be tolerated. Posts and threads with unacceptable content can be closed or deleted altogether. Furthermore, a range of sanctions are possible - from a simple warning to a temporary or even a permanent banning from ChessTalk.
Helping to Moderate
13. 'Report' links (an exclamation mark inside a triangle) can be found in many places throughout the board. These links allow users to alert the board staff to anything which is offensive, objectionable or illegal. Please consider using this feature if the need arises.
Advice for free
14. You should exercise the same caution with Private Messages as you would with any public posting.
Hi Alex - it's a 7 rounder. All 3 events are 7 rounds and all three event are following the same schedule - 6pm Friday nite, 10am and 3pm daily thereafter.
Canadian Amateur Chess Championships
July 30 - August 2, 2010
A SWOCL Grand Prix Event 7 Rounds
Kitchener City Hall
Free Refreshments & Snacks Each Day.
All Equipment Provided.
Sections:
U2100, U1700, U1400 (for over 2100, please see the Ontario Closed)
Entry Fee:
$75 by July 25th ; $100 at door.
Placement Prizes:
Trophies and Cash Prizes 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100 in each section.
Unrated prize:
$100
Club Prize:
$500. 4 player teams from same club, maximum of 3 players in section, multiple teams per club permissible. Contestants must play within 200 points of their peak rating and are not eligible for the family prize. Exceptions subject to approval by organizer.
Family Prize:
$400. Top 2 scores, any sections, immediate family only (spouse, sibling, parent/grandparent/child), contestants must play within 200 points of their peak rating and are not eligible for the club prize.
Round Times:
First Round 6pm July 30th. Rounds 2-7, 10am and 3pm daily
Time Control:
Game in 90 minutes with 30 second Fischer increment
On site registration:
July 30: 3pm - 5:30pm
Byes:
2 half point byes in the first 6 rounds if requested with entry.
Eligibility: Players may play up if they are within 100 points of section floor, based on current rating. FIDE or FQE Ratings taken at par.
Accommodations: Special rates have been arranged at the Walper Terrace Hotel: $89 per Night see Accommodations
Quick question about SWOCL Grand Prix, when does one year end & the next begin? What is the first tournament of the cycle and when is the last? I always get confused about when it starts and ends. Is there a website for it?
Zeljko, the SWOCL Grand Prix typically ends with the Hamilton Summer Open each year. For the 2009-10 cycle, it seems this was selected as the starting point, meaning that the Kitchener Chess Fest should be the capstone.
Zeljko, the SWOCL Grand Prix typically ends with the Hamilton Summer Open each year. For the 2009-10 cycle, it seems this was selected as the starting point, meaning that the Kitchener Chess Fest should be the capstone.
Zeljko, the SWOCL Grand Prix typically ends with the Hamilton Summer Open each year. For the 2009-10 cycle, it seems this was selected as the starting point, meaning that the Kitchener Chess Fest should be the capstone.
In the past it always ended with the Guelph Pro-Am International and began with whatever the next tournament after that was hehe. But that was a while ago.
Hello, I just wanted to check if my request for a round 1 bye was received. (Although, due to a change in plans, I may not need it - I will let you know as soon as possible.)
Here from my perch on top of a rock on an island in Georgian Bay, I have managed to gain access ... the Pre-Registered lists have been updated just now.
Jesse, no problem ...just make sure you keep me posted as soon as you know ...
Here from my perch on top of a rock on an island in Georgian Bay, I have managed to gain access ... the Pre-Registered lists have been updated just now.
Jesse, no problem ...just make sure you keep me posted as soon as you know ...
Geee, twenty? Hope u drop that portable in the lake...
Tweet
The Kitchener Chess Festival
Comment