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TORONTO ACTIVE CHAMPIONSHIP 2007

Igor Ivanov Memorial 

Sunday, May 13, at 3:00 pm  

*****A FIVE ROUND SWISS TOURNAMENT *****

TIME CONTROL:       30 minutes for the game. 

ENTRY FEE: $37 ($30 for prize fund + $7 administration fee).  

BGC will pay $7 administration fee for all its members.

PRIZES: based on entries. 

REGISTRATION: 2:00 to 2:45 pm on day of tournament.

 - NEW - ACTIVE RATINGS - From the Bayview Games Club

IGOR VASILIEVICH IVANOV
(born Jan-08-1947, died Nov-17-2005) Igor Vasilievich Ivanov was born on the 8th of January 1947 in Leningrad, USSR. In 1980 after playing in Cuba as part of the Soviet team, he made his wild dash to freedom from the KGB in Canada during a refueling stop in Gander. Igor settled in Montreal and quickly picked up French and English. He and the rapidly improving Kevin Spraggett would dominate Canadian chess over much of the next decade. He was awarded the IM title in 1981 and won the Canadian Championship the same year. Since then he has lived in Arizona and Utah.

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


Club Proprietor Vlad Dobrich prepares pairings

Bayview Games Club, 1681 Bayview Ave., Suite 202

Bayview Games Club, 1681 Bayview Ave., Suite 202

2007 Toronto ACTIVE Champion Artem Samsonkin 4 1/2 - 1/2

NEW RATINGS: ACTIVE RATINGS  **** BLITZ RATINGS *** From the Bayview Games Club

Club Proprietor Vlad Dobrich prepares pairings

GTCL President Michael Barron plays white in 3rd Round

Jonathan Tayar plays Nosrat Nozari

Brajkovic vs. Gerzhoy and 3rd Place Igor Diviljan

newly-arrived IM Artem Samsonkin of Belarus plays Active game with IM Michael Schleifer

newly-arrived IM Artem Samsonkin of Belarus plays Active game with IM Michael Schleifer

newly-arrived IM Artem Samsonkin of Belarus plays Active game with IM Michael Schleifer

resident chess-player/lawyer John Chidley-Hill who plays in almost every Saturday Blitz

    Toronto Active Championship

    Posted by Vlad Dobrich on April 28, 2007, 8:51:01
    User logged in as: Vlad Dobrich

    This one day event runs in two weeks (May 13) and in order to qualify for the Early Bird draw, your entry must be received by next Saturday, May 5 - so those entering by mail, now is the time to mail a cheque. Mail payable to Vlad Dobrich, 1681 Bayview Ave, Suite 202, Toronto M4G 3C1. You can also register with Visa or Master Card but there is a processing fee of $3 which goes to the Strategy Games Shop/Chess&Math.
    An even better way to register is to come to our Saturday Blitz tournament at 1:30. The event seems to be making a comeback after a slow winter.
    Some players may have stayed away during a legal battle with the new owner of the building. He tried every bullying intimidation tactic to empty the building of the current tennants. He failed in our case thanks to the masterful legal representation by our resident chess-player/lawyer John Chidley-Hill who plays in almost every Saturday Blitz. Well done, John!

    Link: Toronto Active Championship>>>>

    Responses:


resident chess-player/lawyer John Chidley-Hill who plays in almost every Saturday Blitz

resident chess-player/lawyer John Chidley-Hill who plays in almost every Saturday Blitz

Wilf (Wolfgang) Ferner deep in thought

I.M. Leonid Gerzhoy vs. Nikola Brajkovic

Jonathan Tayar plays Nosrat Nozari

IM Lawrence Day vs. Viktor Plotkin

newly-arrived IM Artem Samsonkin of Belarus before Active game with IM Michael Schleifer

Robert Armstrong - Editor of Scarborough Chess Club Newsletter




I.M. Lawrence Day vs. I.M. Leonid Gerzhoy
June 16  2007 Toronto BLITZ Championship -
Bryon Nickoloff Memorial		 Bayview Games Club 
- NEW BLITZ RATINGS		 Toronto


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

2007
May 11, 12 & 13 Ontario High School Chess Championship 40th Annual Tournament - Trent University Peterborough
May 13  2007 Toronto ACTIVE Championship - Igor Ivanov Memorial Bayview Games  - NEW - ACTIVE RATINGS Toronto
May 19  London Spring Open Wortley Baptist Church  London
May 19, 20 & 21  Ontario Open Chess Championship - 2nd Tony Miles Memorial  Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites  Thunder Bay
Sunday, May 20th ONTARIO CHESS ASSOCIATION - Annual General Meeting Portside Restaurant 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Thunder Bay
May 26 & 27 Guelph Spring Pro-Am                    A SWOCL Grand Prix event Guelph University Centre Guelph
June 9 & 10 Eastern Ontario Open                      An EOCA Grand Prix Event  Carleton University, Residence Commons  Ottawa
June 16  2007 Toronto BLITZ Championship - Bryon Nickoloff Memorial Bayview Games Club - NEW BLITZ RATINGS Toronto
June 30 & July 1 & 2  2007 Canada Day Open Toronto A GTCL 2007 Grand Prix Event Bayview Games Club  Toronto
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 Middlefield High School  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 3, 4, 5 & 6  2007 Annual Kitchener Chess Festival Pro-AM International Kitchener, Ontario location TBA  Kitchener
August 18 2007 York Region AUGUST ACTIVE OPEN Chess Championships Middlefield High School  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 TO BE ANNOUNCED - see bid here 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 TO BE ANNOUNCED Toronto
Oct. 16 to Nov. 27 2007 Toronto SENIOR Chess Championship TO BE ANNOUNCED - see bid here  Toronto
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 from 2006 		Greater Toronto Chess Clubs Toronto
January 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 2008 Canadian JUNIOR Chess Championship  TO BE ANNOUNCED - see bid here Toronto
       
       

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!

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! 

2007 York Region Chess Championships
(City Championships – April 28 & 29) - CANCELLED

    -      Aurora Chess Championships

-      East Gwillimbury Chess Championships

-      Georgina Chess Championships

-      King City Chess Championships

-      Markham Chess Championships

-      Newmarket Chess Championships

-      Richmond Hill Chess Championships

-      Stouffville Chess Championships

-      Vaughan City Chess Championships

 Full details are available at:  http://www.chessontario.com or by calling 1-888-973-7686

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 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.

QUICK LINKS:  Click here for all TORONTO coming events      

Other Recent Events:  Tournament Reports and Results      
For previous GTCL Index page from 2003 and 2004 click here
GTCL Grand Prix 2006 Information and Standings

CLICK HERE FOR CHESS CLUBS            TEAMS & LEAGUE RULES - CLICK HERE