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 Website Last updated: 2007.09.13

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Click here for all TORONTO coming events      

Other Recent Events:  Tournament Reports and Results   NEW RATINGS: **** ACTIVE RATINGS  **** BLITZ RATINGS **** 1400 CLUB RATINGS ****
For previous GTCL Index page from 2003 and 2004 click here              From the Bayview Games Club Last updated: 2007.09.13

           

THE BAYVIEW GAMES CLUB PRESENTS  (A GTCL event):

 

The TORONTO WOMEN'S CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2007

September 16 to November 4

 

 

This will be an eight player round-robin tournament comprising of the eight highest rated players who apply.

 

The deadline for entries will be 7 pm Wednesday, September 12 at the BGC where the draw for positions will take place.

A reserve section will be available if 6 or more additional players enter. 

Schedule: Games will be played on consecutive Sundays at 3 pm with no games scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend (October 7). 

The Bayview Games Club is open 7 days per week, so individual games may be rescheduled by agreement of both players and upon notification of the TD.

 

The event will be both CFC and FIDE rated, and the rating fees will be paid by the GTCL. CFC membership is required.

 

Time control: 90 minutes for 40 moves and 15 minutes for the rest of the game  with 30 seconds increment from the first move.

 

ENTRY FEE: $60 payable by 7 pm, September 12.

 

PRIZES:

Championship 1st  -  $200 & Trophy

                                    2nd  -  $100                 

                                    3rd   -   $ 60                 

Reserve section -       75% of entry fees. 

 

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

 

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ENTRY FEE $60 enclosed.

 

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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

 

QUICK LINKS: 

Click here for all TORONTO coming events      

Other Recent Events:  Tournament Reports and Results   NEW RATINGS: **** ACTIVE RATINGS  **** BLITZ RATINGS **** 1400 CLUB RATINGS ****
For previous GTCL Index page from 2003 and 2004 click here              From the Bayview Games Club Last updated: 2007.08.28

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

2007
 
September 15 & 16 The R.A. Fall Open                             An EOCA Grand Prix Event R.A. Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive  Ottawa
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
September 21, 22& 23  The Outaouais Open Chess Championship CEGEP de l’Outaouais College 333 boul.  Hull, PQ
September 21 - Nov. 9 The 2007 Hamilton City Chess Championship Education Centre, 100 Main Street West Hamilton
September 22  12th Annual Kitchener-Waterloo Fall ACTIVE Kitchener City Hall, 200 King St. West  Kitchener
September 29 and 30  The 2007 Chessca Open Old Quebec Street Mall, downtown Guelph  Guelph
October 6, 7 & 8 2007 Toronto Thanksgiving Open A GTCL 2007 Grand Prix Event The Bayview Games Club Toronto
October 12, 13 & 14  The 2007 Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest Open Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street West  Kitchener
October 14 to December 2  The Chess Academy of Canada
INSTRUCTIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENTS FOR JUNIORS		 The Chess Academy of Canada  Richmond Hill
Oct. 16 to Nov. 27 2007 Toronto SENIOR Chess Championship Willowdale Chess Club North York
October 19-21  2007 National Capital Open                 An EOCA Grand Prix Event R.A. Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive Ottawa
November 10 York Region SCHOLASTIC & INDIVIDUAL & TEAM Championship Thornhill Community Centre  Thornhill
November 16, 17 & 18 2007 The Ontario JUNIOR Chess Championship TO BE ANNOUNCED - see bid here Toronto
November 17 and 18  2007 Seaway Valley Open                  An EOCA Grand Prix Event McIntosh Country Inn & Conference Centre Morrisburg
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
January 12 & 13, 2008  The 2008 R.A. Winter Open                 An EOCA Grand Prix Event R.A. Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive  Ottawa
Feb.  29, March 1 & 2   The 2008 R.A. SPRING Open               An EOCA Grand Prix Event R.A. Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive  Ottawa
April 14 & 15 The 2008 McIntosh Open                     An EOCA Grand Prix Event  McIntosh Country Inn & Conference Centre  Morrisburg
May 3 & 4  27th Annual Arnprior R. N. Webb Memorial An EOCA Grand Prix Nick Smith Centre , 77 James St, Arnprior Arnprior
May 30, 31 & June 1 The 2008 Eastern Ontario Open           An EOCA Grand Prix Event Carleton University, Residence Commons  Ottawa
       

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 - click here for standings
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 Holidays tournament!

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 30-July 1 & 2 - 5 rounds

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

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

Online chess
Play online chess at chessworld.net

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.

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.