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  • Pub Chess - Aug 19, FM Thavandiran lecture, 2nd Section changed to Rapid

    Thanks to those who came out on the 12th. We set our new record at 24 tournament players: http://www.chesstalk.info/forum/show...Aug-12-Results

    This coming Wednesday Aug 19, the lecturers will be as follows, starting at 6:15pm:

    Advanced: FM Shiyam Thavandiran
    U1400: WNM Liza Orlova


    See their accomplishments below.

    This week the perfect score bonus is at $160 in the open section thanks to a generous $100 donation. Also, due to popular demand, we will be changing the 2nd section to a 5 round rapid event next week with 10 min + 5 second increment. We'll keep the top section as blitz for now, but feel free to give us your feedback.

    Price: $20 for tournament, $10 for casual play (both include free drink ticket)
    Time: Lecture at 6:15pm, casual games/blitz tournament 7-10pm
    Registration: Pre-register to pubchesstoronto@hotmail (.com)
    Location: Madison Ave Pub, 14 Madison Ave, Toronto
    2 min NE of Spadina station
    Time control (Open): 5 min 2 sec inc, 5 double rounds (Play opponent white & black)
    (2nd section): 10 min 5 sec inc, 5 rounds
    Sections: Players divided into 2 sections depending on turnout, may "play up"
    Prizes: Based on entries, overall prizes & class prizes awarded
    Perfect Score Bonus: $160 in top section

    Wednesday Food/Drink Specials at the Madison:

    - 50% off appetizers from 5-8PM
    - Wings $5 per 1lb
    - $4 2 oz mixed drinks

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PubChessToronto
    Chess.com: http://www.chess.com/groups/home/pub-chess-toronto
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/pubchesstoronto
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/pubchesstoronto/
    Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Pub-Chess-Toronto/


    FM Shiyam Thavandiran:
    FIDE Master (2006)
    2012 Represented Canada at World Junior Championship; IM Norm
    2012 1st place team (Western), Canadian University Championship; Gold, 2nd Board, perfect score (5/5)
    2011 Silver, 1st Board, Canadian University Championship
    2010 Represented Canada at World Junior Championship; IM Norm
    2010 Canadian Grade 12 Champion (9/9)
    2010 Canadian Junior Champion
    2009 IM Norm, Quebec Open Championship
    2006 Awarded FIDE Master title
    2009 Canadian Grade 11 Champion (9/9)
    2008 Canadian Under-16 Champion (7/7)
    2007 Canadian Grade 9 Champion
    2006 Represented Canada at World Youth Under-14 Championship (10th place)
    2006 Canadian Closed Championship, =6th; qualified FIDE Master title
    2006 Canadian Under-14 Champion
    2005 Canadian Junior Champion
    2005 Canadian Grade 7 Champion
    2004 Canadian Grade 6 Champion
    Ontario High School Champion (2004, 2009)
    2003 Canadian Grade 5 Champion
    2002 Represented Canada at World Youth Under-10 Championship (4th place)
    2002 Canadian Under-10 Champion
    Winner Canadian Chess Player of the Year Fan Ballot (2008, 2009)

    WNM Yelizaveta Orlova
    2014 to present - Chess'n Math Instructor
    2013 Coach of Canadian Youth Team at World Youth Chess Championship in Al Ain, UAE
    2013 Earned Woman National Master title
    2012 Represented Canada at Women’s Olympiad
    2011 Toronto Women’s Champion
    2011 Women’s Canadian Championship, 3rd place
    2011 Canadian Girls Under-18 Champion
    2010 Toronto Women’s Champion
    2010 Represented Canada at Women’s Olympiad
    2010 Ontario Girls Under-16 Champion
    2009 Ontario Girls Under-16 Champion
    2008 9th place, World Youth Under-14 Girls Championship
    2008 Canadian Girls Under-14 Champion
    2008 Canadian Junior Girl Champion
    2007 Canadian Girls Under-14 Champion
    2006 Ontario Girls Grade 6 Champion
    2006 Ontario Girls Under-12 Champion
    2005 Canadian Girls Under-12 Champion
    2005 Ontario Girls Under-12 Champion
    2004 Ontario Girls Under-10 Champion
    Last edited by Geordie Derraugh; Sunday, 16th August, 2015, 03:55 PM.

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    Re: Pub Chess - Aug 19, FM Thavandiran lecture, 2nd Section changed to Rapid

    Pre-registered/RSVP:

    FM Shiyam Thavandiran
    FM Michael Song
    NM Mike Ivanov
    NM Mark Plotkin
    NM Liam Henry
    NM Paul Gelis
    NM Michael Buscar
    Sasha Starr
    Justin McDonald
    Prateek Sanyal
    Rebecca Giblon
    Trevor Koverko
    Gannon Lawlor
    Nimalan Thavandiran
    Bradley Arsenault
    Arulalan Veluppillai
    Thatparan Somasundaram
    Rajanandhini Balachandran
    Mano Mani
    +9 Maybes
    Last edited by Geordie Derraugh; Wednesday, 19th August, 2015, 04:50 PM.

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      Re: Pub Chess - Aug 19, FM Thavandiran lecture, 2nd Section changed to Rapid

      http://jameswilliamsonpictures.com
      Here are some extra pictures.

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        Re: Pub Chess - Aug 19, FM Thavandiran lecture, 2nd Section changed to Rapid

        Great news! An anonymous donor has offered to add $100 to the perfect score bonus prize for this week. NMs, FMs, IMs, GMs take note: the Perfect Score Bonus is now a whopping $160 in the Open Section!! This is on top of the first place prize.

        Needless to say, any attempt to collude, throw games, cheat, etc. in order to score perfect or get a share of the pot is strictly forbidden.

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          Re: Pub Chess - Aug 19, FM Thavandiran lecture, 2nd Section changed to Rapid

          Every week we have two chess puzzles! Strategy Games has kindly been giving donations each week. Whoever gets the puzzle right (raffle manner we determine one winner) will get a Giftcard to the store! Thanks so much to Francis for the great support!
          Sincerely,
          WCM/WNM Yelizaveta Orlova

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          • #6
            Re: Pub Chess - Aug 19, FM Thavandiran lecture, 2nd Section changed to Rapid

            FM Shiyam Thavandiran will be giving the lecture on "The Influence of Kasparov-Portisch 1983 on My Two Best Games", starting at 6:15pm.

            Here's a link to a video of that game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=136&v=f1rGwx7e-BQ

            See above posts for pre-registered list and Shiyam's MANY accomplishments

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            • #7
              Re: Pub Chess - Aug 19, FM Thavandiran lecture, 2nd Section changed to Rapid

              Dear Yelizaveta,
              Please confirm entering me in tomorrow's tournament.
              Thank you, Sasha Starr.

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                Re: Pub Chess - Aug 19, FM Thavandiran lecture, 2nd Section changed to Rapid

                Sasha,Liza has been informed.

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                  Re: Pub Chess - Aug 19, FM Thavandiran lecture, 2nd Section changed to Rapid

                  Thank you, James!

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                    Re: Pub Chess - Aug 19, FM Thavandiran lecture, 2nd Section changed to Rapid

                    Originally posted by Geordie Derraugh View Post
                    This coming Wednesday Aug 19, the lecturers will be as follows, starting at 6:15pm:

                    Advanced: FM Shiyam Thavandiran
                    Has Thavandiran lost his mind? The Pub Chess rapid event gets underway at 7:00PM. At the very least he is showing disrespect to the other players not to mention the host, Geordie Derraugh. Why would he subject himself to 45 minutes of exhausting commentary before the tournament starts? All very unprofessional, to say the least!

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                      Re: Pub Chess - Aug 19, FM Thavandiran lecture, 2nd Section changed to Rapid

                      Originally posted by Aman Hambleton View Post
                      Has Thavandiran lost his mind? The Pub Chess rapid event gets underway at 7:00PM. At the very least he is showing disrespect to the other players not to mention the host, Geordie Derraugh. Why would he subject himself to 45 minutes of exhausting commentary before the tournament starts? All very unprofessional, to say the least!
                      I am only an amateur Chesstalk follower so I was confused until I saw the other thread, then burst out laughing.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Pub Chess - Aug 19, FM Thavandiran lecture, 2nd Section changed to Rapid

                        Originally posted by Tony Li View Post
                        I am only an amateur Chesstalk follower so I was confused until I saw the other thread, then burst out laughing.
                        Haha likewise, Tony. For anyone else who's confused... http://www.chesstalk.info/forum/show...iday-August-21

                        We're expecting another good turnout tonight. We also have a few special events planned in the coming weeks which I'll post about shortly. Pre-reg list above, RSVP by email: pubchesstoronto@hotmail (.com)

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                          Re: Pub Chess - Aug 19, FM Thavandiran lecture, 2nd Section changed to Rapid

                          Originally posted by Tony Li View Post
                          I am only an amateur Chesstalk follower so I was confused until I saw the other thread, then burst out laughing.
                          Yes, LMAO too. Some comedy is very subtle...
                          ...Mike Pence: the Lord of the fly.

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