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An anonymous donor has stepped forward with a special prize. $100 to anyone with a perfect 5.0 score in the Open section. The prize is subject to 2 GM's playing in the event, but anyone is eligible to win it.
Our generous donor is looking forward to a fighting game between GM Sambuev and GM So. :D
Our apologies for all the spelling mistakes on the pre registration list. :o
That is one reason Garvin insists on a confirming email to register, not just word of mouth.
Stuart Brammall - is that you on the pre reg list, not "Steve Brammal" :o
Thank you Garvin for updating the pre registered list. (see the second post on this thread). We now have 41 preregistered, with a week to go. I believe that is ahead of last year. :)
Michel Vasquez offers book prize to winning junior:
Michel Vasquez,
I would like to thank you for your donation of the book "Lasker's Greatest Chess Games" to the club. It will be awarded to the winner of the Junior section of this weekends event Hamilton Winter Open 2011.
This was a special section I created for kids so they could get experience playing in a chess tournament for cheap. (When they register the entry fee is 10 dollars)
Your donation will help me promote the game to new players.
This is just the reminder to all juniors who want to participate in 2011 Canadian Junior Chess Championship in Mississauga. I will be present at the 2011 Hamilton Winter Open weekend to accept early bird registration of $150.00 for both sections. Cash and cheques will be both accepted. Please take advantage of this opportunity to save $50.00 from regular entry fee.
Another BIG BUMP for 2011 Hamilton Winter Open!!! :D
Please note our clubs new bye policies will be in effect for the tournament this weekend.
That is, you can only get a maximum of 2 half point byes; and, half point byes are only available for rounds 1-3. (Byes taken in rounds 4 and 5 will not be given any points.
You should still notify us about games you will not be attending since all forfeits will be rated.
The Hamilton organizers are to be congratulated for creating this high-end event. Well done! HOWEVER, calling it the WINTER Open when it is already Spring seems to have jinxed the area - we got an unwelcome 5 cm of snow here in the GTA! Get with it guys - its the Hamilton SPRING Open! :) Think positive.
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