1st Toronto Chess Centre Rapid & Social
October 20, 2024
Plan Ahead
OVERVIEW
This 5-round FIDE rapid and CFC active rated tournament is open to players of all skills and ages. Participants compete in one open section with several class prizes. The competition is followed by a social event, featuring fun chess play, snooker and friendly interactions.
This is a great way for players to get bimonthly rated practice and socialize.
WHEN
Sunday, October 20, 2024; 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
WHERE
The Manulife Centre
44 Charles St West, 31st Floor
Toronto, ON M4Y 1R8
ACCESSIBILITY
Indoor Access from Bloor/Yonge and Bay TTC Stations
Wheelchair accessible
PARKING
Street and underground parking available at a fee. The nearest and most affordable parking option is the University of Toronto Parking Lot on 25 Charles Street West.
REGISTRATION
All players must submit this online form and pay the entry fee by no later than October 19, 2024. Registration takes effect and secures the spot upon payment of the entry fee.
CAPACITY
44 Players. Waitlisted players will be called to participate by order of their registration
CFC MEMBERSHIP
Players must obtain a valid CFC ID by no later than October 19, 2024
SECTIONS
One Open Section
FORMAT
Swiss System
TIME CONTROL
G/15΄+5΄΄
ROUND TIMES
Welcome Address/Check in: 5:00 p.m.
Round 1: 5:30 p.m.,
Round 2: 6:15 p.m.
Round 3: 7:00 p.m.
Round 4: 7:45 p.m.
Round 5: 8:30 p.m.
Social/Hang out: 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
PRIZES
Depending on entries, ~50% of entries returned as prizes. Expected to have 3 Open Prizes U2000, U1600, Top Women and other class prizes.
ENTRY FEE
$55/player. Free Entry to IM/GM/WIM/WGM
PAYMENT METHOD
By eTransfer to [email protected] with the player’s full name mentioned as a note. Deadline: October 19, 2024, 11:59 p.m. No cash on-site.
REFUNDS
- $55 back if notified by October 16, 11:59 p.m.
- $25 if notified by October 18, 11:59 p.m.
- No refund after October 18
OTHER INFO
Sets and clocks will be provided. Limited Access to public wi-fi.
CONTACT
For questions, concerns, and withdrawals email:
ORGANIZERS
Toronto Chess Centre – Alex Ferreira, Mark Plotkin, Panagiotis Tsialas
OVERVIEW
This 5-round FIDE rapid and CFC active rated tournament is open to players of all skills and ages. Participants compete in one open section with several class prizes. The competition is followed by a social event, featuring fun chess play, snooker and friendly interactions.
This is a great way for players to get bimonthly rated practice and socialize.
WHEN
Sunday, October 20, 2024; 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
WHERE
The Manulife Centre
44 Charles St West, 31st Floor
Toronto, ON M4Y 1R8
ACCESSIBILITY
Indoor Access from Bloor/Yonge and Bay TTC Stations
Wheelchair accessible
PARKING
Street and underground parking available at a fee. The nearest and most affordable parking option is the University of Toronto Parking Lot on 25 Charles Street West.
REGISTRATION
All players must submit this online form and pay the entry fee by no later than October 19, 2024. Registration takes effect and secures the spot upon payment of the entry fee.
CAPACITY
44 Players. Waitlisted players will be called to participate by order of their registration
CFC MEMBERSHIP
Players must obtain a valid CFC ID by no later than October 19, 2024
SECTIONS
One Open Section
FORMAT
Swiss System
TIME CONTROL
G/15΄+5΄΄
ROUND TIMES
Welcome Address/Check in: 5:00 p.m.
Round 1: 5:30 p.m.,
Round 2: 6:15 p.m.
Round 3: 7:00 p.m.
Round 4: 7:45 p.m.
Round 5: 8:30 p.m.
Social/Hang out: 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
PRIZES
Depending on entries, ~50% of entries returned as prizes. Expected to have 3 Open Prizes U2000, U1600, Top Women and other class prizes.
ENTRY FEE
$55/player. Free Entry to IM/GM/WIM/WGM
PAYMENT METHOD
By eTransfer to [email protected] with the player’s full name mentioned as a note. Deadline: October 19, 2024, 11:59 p.m. No cash on-site.
REFUNDS
- $55 back if notified by October 16, 11:59 p.m.
- $25 if notified by October 18, 11:59 p.m.
- No refund after October 18
OTHER INFO
Sets and clocks will be provided. Limited Access to public wi-fi.
CONTACT
For questions, concerns, and withdrawals email:
ORGANIZERS
Toronto Chess Centre – Alex Ferreira, Mark Plotkin, Panagiotis Tsialas
