Tournaments
2023 Mississauga Winter Chess Championship
Note: Registration will close as soon as we reach the capacity limit of 150 registered players. So register early, do it now!
Location & Dates
When: Friday, February 10th – Sunday, February 12th, 2023
Where: Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel, 5400 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 1E6
2023 Mississauga Winter Chess Championship
Note: Registration will close as soon as we reach the capacity limit of 150 registered players. So register early, do it now!
Location & Dates
When: Friday, February 10th – Sunday, February 12th, 2023
Where: Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel, 5400 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 1E6
Format
Type: 5 Round Swiss. CFC rated & FIDE rated for Championship, U-2100, U-1800 and U-1500. CFC membership is required.
Type: 5 Round Swiss. CFC rated for U-1200 and U-900 Junior (Under 18 years). CFC membership is required.
Sections: CHAMPIONSHIP, U-2100, U-1800, U-1500, U-1200 and U900 Junior (Under 18 years)
Round Times
Registration ends 5:00 pm on Friday, Feb 10th | Rounds on Friday 6 PM; Saturday 10 AM, 3 PM, Sunday 10 AM & 3 PM
Time Controls
1.5 hrs + 30 secs increment – All Sections
Byes
1/2 points for rounds 1 to 4 (All sections)
The byes MUST be requested in advance, at the latest prior to the end of the previous round.
Only 2 byes allowed
Tournament Organizer
Elevate My Chess Canada Inc. in partnership with Chess For Community
Chief Arbiter:
Omar Shah, FA
Registration Fees
EARLY BIRD Entry fees (January 15, 2023 deadline): Championship $119 | U-2100 $119 | U-1800 $119 | U-1500 $109 | U-1200 $99 | FM $99 | U-900 Junior $69 | GM & IM FREE
REGULAR Entry fees (January 29, 2023 deadline): Championship $129 | U-2100 $129 | U-1800 $129 | U-1500 $119 | U-1200 $109 | FM $109 | U-900 Junior $79 | GM & IM FREE
LATE Entry fees (February 5, 2023 deadline): Championship $149 | U-2100 $149 | U-1800 $149 | U-1500 $139 | U-1200 $129 | FM $129 | U-900 Junior $99 | GM & IM $149
Playing up a section cost $20 if within 100 rating points. To play up, add the play up fee during registration or send money by email money transfer to [email protected]
Register Online Using The Links Below
Championship/U-2100/U-1800: Register Here
U-1500: Register Here
U-900 (Junior): Register Here
GM/IM: Send email to [email protected] to register with your name and FIDE/CFC ID.
Registration can also be done via email by sending an email with first and last name of player, CFC ID, and section to [email protected]. Payment should be sent by email money transfer to: [email protected].
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TOURNAMENT PRIZES – Minimum Prize Pool of $5,500 based on a minimum of 130 registered players (Prizes may be reduced proportionately based on the number of registered players):
Championship: 1st – $1,000; 2nd – $600; 3rd – $400
U2100: 1st – $600; 2nd – $400; 3rd – $300
U1800: 1st – $400; 2nd – $300; 3rd – $200
U1500: 1st – $300; 2nd – $200; 3rd – $150
U1200: 1st – $200; 2nd – $150; 3rd – $100
U900 (Junior): 1st – $100 + Trophies; 2nd – $60 + Trophies; 3rd – $40 + Trophies
Unrated may not win over $100 in U-1200; $400 in U-1500, U-1800 & U-2100.
Players with provisional ratings will be considered unrated for this tournament.
Rating: The latest highest of CFC / USCF / FQE / (FIDE + 100 pts) to be used.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Refreshment
Water provided.
Chessboards and clocks will be provided.
Register Online Using The Links Below:
Championship/U-2100/U-1800: Register Here
U-1500: Register Here
U-1200/FM: Register Here
U-900 (Junior): Register Here
GM/IM: Send email to [email protected] to register with your name and FIDE/CFC ID.
Registration can also be done via email by sending an email with the first and last name of the player, CFC ID, and section to [email protected]. Payment should be sent by email money transfer to: [email protected].
Refund Policy
No cash refunds on withdrawal. Credit for an equal amount will be given if you notify us of withdrawal on or before January 31, 2023. Credits can be used to register for tournaments and other programs offered by Elevate My Chess. The registration fee will be forfeited if you don’t notify us of withdrawals before January 31, 2023. However, consideration for credit will be considered in special circumstances on a case-by-case basis.