2nd Toronto Chess Centre Rapid & Social

December 15, 2024

Plan Ahead

2nd Toronto Chess Centre Rapid & Social

December 15, 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, December 15, 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 December 14, 2024. Registration takes effect and secures the spot upon payment of the entry fee.

CAPACITY

40 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 December 14, 2024

SECTIONS

One Open Section

FORMAT

Swiss System

TIME CONTROL

G/15΄+5΄΄

ROUND TIMES

Welcome Address/Check in: 5:00 p.m. Players must check in by 5:20 p.m. in person, in order to be paired for Round 1.

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, as well as U2000, U1600 and Top Women class prizes.

ENTRY FEE

$55/player if paid by December 8th, $60/player after.

Free Entry For IM/GM/WIM/WGM if registered by December 8th, $30 after.

PAYMENT METHOD

By eTransfer to [email protected] with the player’s full name mentioned as a note. Deadline: December 14, 2024, 11:59 p.m. No cash on-site.

REFUNDS

  • $55 back if notified by December 11, 11:59 p.m.
  • $25 if notified by December 13, 11:59 p.m.
  • No refund after December 13

OTHER INFO

Sets and clocks will be provided. Limited Access to public wi-fi.​

CONTACT

For questions, concerns, and withdrawals email:

[email protected]

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, December 15, 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 December 14, 2024. Registration takes effect and secures the spot upon payment of the entry fee.

CAPACITY

40 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 December 14, 2024

SECTIONS

One Open Section

FORMAT

Swiss System

TIME CONTROL

G/15΄+5΄΄

ROUND TIMES

Welcome Address/Check in: 5:00 p.m. Players must check in by 5:20 p.m. in person in order to be paired for Round 1.

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, as well as U2000, U1600 and Top Woman class prizes.

ENTRY FEE

$55/player if paid by December 8th, $60/player after.

Free Entry For IM/GM/WIM/WGM if registered by December 8th, $30 after.

PAYMENT METHOD

By eTransfer to [email protected] with the player’s full name mentioned as a note. Deadline: December 14, 2024, 11:59 p.m. No cash on-site.

REFUNDS

  • $55 back if notified by December 11, 11:59 p.m.
  • $25 if notified by December 13, 11:59 p.m.
  • No refund after December 13

OTHER INFO

Sets and clocks will be provided. Limited Access to public wi-fi.​

CONTACT

For questions, concerns, and withdrawals email:

[email protected]

ORGANIZERS

Toronto Chess Centre – Alex Ferreira, Mark Plotkin, Panagiotis Tsialas