The Greater Toronto Chess League
 Website Last updated: 2007.07.05

           

THE BAYVIEW GAMES CLUB PRESENTS  (A GTCL event):

- NEW - ACTIVE RATINGS - From the Bayview Games Club

 

THE CANADA DAY OPEN
       This is a GTC L Grand Prix 2007 event  


June 30, July 1 and 2

*****A SIX ROUND SWISS TOURNAMENT *****

TIME CONTROL: Game/120

 

2007 Canada Day Open results

Posted by Vlad Dobrich on July 3, 2007, 10:25:30
 

The 37 player six round Swiss ended last night with Noritsyn winning clear first and $500.
He only allowed one draw, against Samsonkin in round five.
Final standings:
Nikolay Noritsyn 5 1/2 - 1/2
Artem Samsonkin and
Michael Schleifer 5 - 1
Alex Rapoport 4-2 'A' prize
Melvin Yu 4 1/2 'B' prize
other prixe winners werez:
Joel Hutchinson 3 1/2
Sam Arfin 2 1/2
Jack Maguire 3
Brent Zhang 3 1/2 'C' prize


ROUNDS: 11 AM & 4 PM daily

ENTRY FEE: $76 ($55 for prize fund + $21 administration fee).  

BGC will pay $21 administration fee for all its members.
 Late fee on day of tournament $10 extra.

Entry payments can be made by phone using VISA or MASTERCARD

CFC RATED: CFC membership or $10 tournament fee required.

PRIZES: based on entries
 ($55 from every entry, 5% to go to GTCL Grand Prix fund),
class prizes awarded according to turnout in rating groups.

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Early Bird Door Prizes.
 Enter by June 23 and your name will be entered into a draw
for a full entry fee rebate ($55).
This will be awarded in cash at the end of the tournament.
One or more of these prizes will be awarded and may be won
in addition to any other prize you may have won.

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LOCATION: Bayview Games Club, 1681 Bayview Ave., Suite 202

MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION: 60 Players ( register early ).

All equipment provided.

Entries & Info: Vlad Dobrich (416) 722-9709 

Keep informed: www.torontochess.org

 

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GTCL 2007 CHESS EVENTS-
COMBINED CALENDAR OF Upcoming Events - COMPLETE CALENDAR 

2007
 
July 3-6  CYCC - Canadian Youth Chess Championships 

Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau Street

 Ottawa
July 7-15 The 2007 Canadian OPEN Chess Championship 

Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street

 Ottawa
July 9 to July 13 London Summer Activity Chess Camp Wortley Baptist Church  London
July 21 2007 York Region JULY ACTIVE OPEN Chess Championships Richmond Hill Curling Club  Markham
July 20-28 

Championnat ouvert d'échecs du Québec 2007

à l'hôtel Hilton Doubletree 505 Sherbrooke E

 Détails
July 29  Championnat Semi-rapides du Québec (Semi-rapides)  Fédération québécoise des échecs Détails à venir!
August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5& 6  2007 Canadian CLOSED Championship;  9 Rd Swiss; 2 Sections Theatre and Company, 36 King St. West Kitchener
August 1, 2 ,3, 4, 5& 6  2007 Canadian WOMEN'S Championship;  9 Round Swiss Theatre and Company, 36 King St. West Kitchener
August 3, 4, 5 & 6  2007 Annual Kitchener Chess Festival Canadian AMATEUR Kitchener Laurier Campus, 120 Duke St. W. Kitchener
August 18 2007 York Region AUGUST ACTIVE OPEN Chess Championships Richmond Hill Curling Clubl  Markham
September 1, 2 & 3  The 2007 Annual Toronto Labour Day Open  Bryan Lamb, Organizer - details TBA  Toronto
Sept. 16 to Nov. 4  The 2007 Toronto Junior & Bantam Chess Championship Bayview Games Club Toronto
Sept. 16 to Nov. 4  The 2007 Toronto Women's Chess Championship Bayview Games Club Toronto
October 6, 7 & 8 2007 Toronto Thanksgiving Open A GTCL 2007 Grand Prix Event Chess'n Math Association - Larry Bevand Toronto
Oct. 16 to Nov. 27 2007 Toronto SENIOR Chess Championship Willowdale Chess Club North York
November 16, 17 & 18 2007 The Ontario JUNIOR Chess Championship TO BE ANNOUNCED - see bid here Toronto
December 26 to 30  Holidays Open 2007                     A GTCL 2007 Grand Prix Event TO BE ANNOUNCED   Toronto
January - June cont'd Toronto Clubs Team Championships 2006-2007 Season
LEAGUE RESULTS: Premier & Under 2000 Results 		Greater Toronto Chess Clubs Toronto
January 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 2008 Canadian JUNIOR Chess Championship  TO BE ANNOUNCED - see bid here Toronto
       

OCA CHESS CAMPS

The Ontario Chess Association Inc. is proud to offer

Chess Camps across the province of Ontario.

Do smart kids play chess
or does chess make kids smart?

Chess encourages patience, sharp memory, the ability to concentrate, problem solving skills, and the understanding that certain behaviors carry certain consequences.  In addition, chess:

  • demands both inductive and deductive reasoning.
  • requires students to look at a problem, break it down, and then put the whole thing back together.
  • involves recall, analysis, judgment, and abstract reasoning.
  • improves decision-making skills.
  • increases players’ self-confidence and improves organizational habits.

Chess is a tool for teaching other skills as well, such as concentration and critical thinking. And it can help build student self-esteem. Indeed, it's a game that can change kids' lives!

Book a Local Chess Camp

The Ontario Chess Association Inc., in co-operation with York Region Sports, and different cities across Ontario, the Ontario Trillium Corporation, and corporate sponsors are investing in chess camps and chess training to help our youth. The chess camps are affordable and fees may be waived in cases of financial need. 

We all want the best for our youth. We all want the best in physical, spiritual and mental health. These chess camps provide structured mental activity in an organized and fun environment. Students learn knowledge, techniques and abilities that they can test immediately and inwardly know when they improve! You do not have to be a Star or win the tournament to feel good about yourself. This self-esteem and learned abilities can last a lifetime. Chess is a game that can be enjoyed by all ages. Whether our youth play for a short time or enjoy the sport for a lifetime, the fundamentals learned can help strengthen the foundation of our youth forever!

The OCA is standardizing on FIDE Master Roman Pelts’s newest training programs and training materials. One of the world's leading chess trainers, and with over 40 years of teaching experience, he is the premier chess coach in Canada today. 

Most chess camps are youth camps focused on ages 7 – 18 with multiple instructors to separate instructional training based on participant playing strength from beginner to advanced.  

Fun is planned throughout with competitions (with prizes) every day. These camps are the opportunity to greatly enhance your chess skills, and develop better strategic planning, analysis and patience skills. 

MARKHAM

RICHMOND HILL

VAUGHAN

23-27 July

16-20 July

9-13 July

13-17 August

6-10 August

30 July- 3 August
Sign up online or contact us at (647) 258-1632 ext 101.


 Summer camp hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, with staff there at 8:00am for early drop off and until 6pm for late pickup. Bring your own lunch . Drinks are available onsite.


GTCL Grand Prix 2007
Greater Toronto Chess League is pleased to announce Grand Prix 2007 series! 
 GTCL invites all chess clubs and organizers submit their bids for the Grand Prix 2007 tournaments!

GTCL Grand Prix 2007 series will include the following 5 tournaments: 

1)  March Open – March 16-18, 5 rounds

2)  Toronto Open – April 6-8, 6 rounds

3)  Canada Day Open – June 29-July 1, 5 rounds

4)  Thanksgiving Open – October 6-8, 6 rounds - TBA

5)  Holidays Open – December 26-30, 6 rounds - TBA

Grand Prix prizes will be awarded to players who get the most points accumulated for all 5 tournaments in the following 5 categories:

1)   Open,

2)   Under 2200,

3)   Under 2000,

4)   Under 1800,

5)   Under 1600.

5% from each tournament’s prize fund will be set aside for Grand Prix fund.

CFC Membership is required. 

GTCL invites all chess clubs and organizers submit their bids
for the Grand Prix 2007 tournaments! 


GTCL Grand Prix 2006
 series will include the following tournaments:

 1) March Open - March 17-19, 5 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLE
2) Toronto Open - April 15-17, 6 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLE
3) Ontario Open - May 20-22, 6 rounds   - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLES
4) York Region Open - June 24-25, 5 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLES
5) Labour Day Open - September 2-4, 6 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLES
6) Thanksgiving Open - October 7-9, 6 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLES
 7) Holidays Open - December 26-30, 6 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLE

 Click here for GTCL Grand Prix 2006 Information and Standings -  Erik Malmsten - GTCL Grand Prix Coordinator

 Final standings of the GTCL Grand Prix 2006 competition:
1) Noritsyn, Nikolay      2431     29.5   -  $400
2) Chidley-Hill, John     1751     26.0   -  $300
3) Martchenko, Alexander  1978     21.0   -  $200
4) Southam, David         2101     20.5   -  $100
5) Laporte, Richard        unr     20.0   -  $ 50
6) Ramenaden, Matthew     1784     19.5   -  $ 50
7) Henry, Liam            2123     19.0   -  $ 50
8) Chan, Alex             1463     18.0   -  $ 50
9) Sapozhnikov, Roman     1738     17.0   -  $ 25
9) Ferreira, Alex         1912     17.0   -  $ 25

Congratulations to all prize winners!   Happy New Year!

GTCL invites all chess players to play in the coming Toronto Closed and 2007 Grand Prix tournaments!

 
 


 Summer camp hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, with staff there at 8:00am for early drop off and until 6pm for late pickup. Bring your own lunch . Drinks are available onsite.

GTCL Grand Prix 2006
 series will include the following tournaments:

 1) March Open - March 17-19, 5 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLE
2) Toronto Open - April 15-17, 6 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLE
3) Ontario Open - May 20-22, 6 rounds   - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLES
4) York Region Open - June 24-25, 5 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLES
5) Labour Day Open - September 2-4, 6 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLES
6) Thanksgiving Open - October 7-9, 6 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLES
 7) Holidays Open - December 26-30, 6 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLE

 Click here for GTCL Grand Prix 2006 Information and Standings -  Erik Malmsten - GTCL Grand Prix Coordinator

 Final standings of the GTCL Grand Prix 2006 competition:
1) Noritsyn, Nikolay      2431     29.5   -  $400
2) Chidley-Hill, John     1751     26.0   -  $300
3) Martchenko, Alexander  1978     21.0   -  $200
4) Southam, David         2101     20.5   -  $100
5) Laporte, Richard        unr     20.0   -  $ 50
6) Ramenaden, Matthew     1784     19.5   -  $ 50
7) Henry, Liam            2123     19.0   -  $ 50
8) Chan, Alex             1463     18.0   -  $ 50
9) Sapozhnikov, Roman     1738     17.0   -  $ 25
9) Ferreira, Alex         1912     17.0   -  $ 25

Congratulations to all prize winners!   Happy New Year!

GTCL invites all chess players to play in the coming Toronto Closed and 2007 Grand Prix tournaments!

Toronto Senior Chess Championship 2006 - FINAL results

HISTORY OF BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP:

Blitz, speed, lightning, rapid transit history

The Ontario High School Chess Championship 2007
(Fri May 11 – Sun May 13)  will be held at Trent University, Peterborough. A highway coach service will be available from Toronto.

Students in Grades 7 and 8 (“Junior High School”) are most welcome.

Students in Grades 1 through 6, who can compete with older players, are also welcome.

Students stay in the university residence; some students and parents stay in nearby hotels.

In addition to Individual Prizes, the tournament offers Team Prizes and Combined Team Prizes:

A team consists of the top 3 players from a school in one section;

A combined team consists of  3  players: the top player in each section from the same school.

For more information, please visit http://ohsca.on.ca  or contact Wilson Chan, President:  wilachan@hotmail.com

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: in the Library of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto, GOMT, 86 Overlea Blvd.

GTCL Grand Prix 2006
 series will include the following tournaments:

 1) March Open - March 17-19, 5 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLE
2) Toronto Open - April 15-17, 6 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLE
3) Ontario Open - May 20-22, 6 rounds   - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLES
4) York Region Open - June 24-25, 5 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLES
5) Labour Day Open - September 2-4, 6 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLES
6) Thanksgiving Open - October 7-9, 6 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLES
 7) Holidays Open - December 26-30, 6 rounds - COMPLETED FINAL CFC RATED CROSSTABLE

 Click here for GTCL Grand Prix 2006 Information and Standings -  Erik Malmsten - GTCL Grand Prix Coordinator

 Final standings of the GTCL Grand Prix 2006 competition:
1) Noritsyn, Nikolay      2431     29.5   -  $400
2) Chidley-Hill, John     1751     26.0   -  $300
3) Martchenko, Alexander  1978     21.0   -  $200
4) Southam, David         2101     20.5   -  $100
5) Laporte, Richard        unr     20.0   -  $ 50
6) Ramenaden, Matthew     1784     19.5   -  $ 50
7) Henry, Liam            2123     19.0   -  $ 50
8) Chan, Alex             1463     18.0   -  $ 50
9) Sapozhnikov, Roman     1738     17.0   -  $ 25
9) Ferreira, Alex         1912     17.0   -  $ 25

Congratulations to all prize winners!   Happy New Year!

GTCL invites all chess players to play in the coming Toronto Closed and 2007 Grand Prix tournaments!

Toronto Senior Chess Championship 2006 - FINAL results

HISTORY OF BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP:

Blitz, speed, lightning, rapid transit history

The Ontario High School Chess Championship 2007
(Fri May 11 – Sun May 13)  will be held at Trent University, Peterborough. A highway coach service will be available from Toronto.

Students in Grades 7 and 8 (“Junior High School”) are most welcome.

Students in Grades 1 through 6, who can compete with older players, are also welcome.

Students stay in the university residence; some students and parents stay in nearby hotels.

In addition to Individual Prizes, the tournament offers Team Prizes and Combined Team Prizes:

A team consists of the top 3 players from a school in one section;

A combined team consists of  3  players: the top player in each section from the same school.

For more information, please visit http://ohsca.on.ca  or contact Wilson Chan, President:  wilachan@hotmail.com

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: in the Library of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto, GOMT, 86 Overlea Blvd.

GTCL *LOTTO BONUS* WINNERS 2004 - 2005 *
Name          Amount    Score Section   Tournament  *LOTTO BONUS*

Alfonso Cheng     $150 <1600 5/5 2004 March - Tartu
Sasha Starr       $400 <2200 6/6 2004 April - Tartu
Bryan Lamb        $200 <2200 5/5 2004 May - Tartu
Francis Assaripallan Inigo $500 <2000 5/5 2004 May - Tartu
Craig Thorvardson $350 <1800 5/5 2004 May - Tartu
Aquino Inigo      $200 <1600 5/5 2004 May - Tartu
Wojtek Fulmyk     $150 <1800 6/6 2004 September - Macedonian
Michal Fulmyk     $150 <1600 6/6 2004 September - Macedonian
Poya Oftadeh      $300 <1800 5/5 2004 November - Tartu
Robert Hamilton  $1500 - OPEN 5/5 2005 March - Tartu
Joe Leung         $260 <1600 5/5 2005 March - Tartu
Frederick Austria $500 <2200 6/6 2005 - September Labour Day Macedonian

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