The Greater Toronto Chess League

2009 Canadian Closed and Zonal Championship

Dates: August 7 – 16, 2009
Venue: Peter Clark Hall, Guelph University Centre
Eligibility: Provincial Champions, Titled players (FM, IM, GM), players rated 2200 or above.
Winner qualifies to 2009 World Cup in Khanty Mansiysk, 2nd and 3rd place finishers qualify to 2011 Continental Chamnpionship.
Time Control: 40/90, G/30 plus 30 second Fischer increment from first move
Entry Fee: $250 early fee or $300 after August 1, 2009?06?09
Organizer: Hal Bond halbond@sympatico.ca
Registration: Mail entry fee to: Hal Bond
#205 – 105 Conroy Crescent, Guelph, ON N1G 2V5
Event Schedule:
Friday, August 7: Opening Ceremony, Appointment of Appeals Committee and drawing for colour on first board
Round 1: Saturday, August 8, 3pm
Round 2: Sunday, August 9, 3pm
Round 3: Monday, August 10, 3pm
Round 4: Tuesday, August 11, 3pm
Round 5: Wednesday, August 12, 3pm
Round 6: Thursday, August 13, 3pm
Round 7: Friday, August 14, 3pm
Round 8: Saturday, August 15, 3pm
Round 9: Sunday, August 16, 3pm
Accommodation:
University of Guelph’s Conference Services will have an accommodation webpage available shortly.
residences are available from $50 ?90 per nite. The Delta and Ramada (now a Best Western) both
border the campus and I am still awaiting their firm quotes in the 120?140 per nite range. The nearest 4 hotels are described below per the U of G website.
Delta Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre
The brand new Delta Guelph Hotel is located at the corner of Stone Road and Gordon Street, just across the street from the University and just minutes away from the Stone Road shopping areas. This hotel features 148 contemporary guest rooms and suites. They have an in?house lounge and restaurant highlighting much of Guelph’s local and regional cuisine.

Ramada Hotel (Best Western)
The Ramada Hotel is located one block south of campus and is within walking distance of the University. This hotel features 104 rooms, an on?site restaurant, a lounge and an outdoor pool.

Holiday Inn
The Holiday Inn Guelph is located 1.6 kilometers from campus. They have recently renovated the entire facility with many upgrades including heated bathroom floors, on command movies and new décor throughout. The indoor swimming pool and exercise room will be a great way to start or end your day. They are conveniently located beside Stone Road Mall and within walking distance of many restaurants and movies.

Days Inn
The Days Inn features 87 recently renovated rooms and is located within walking distance of the
University. Included in the room rate is a continental breakfast.

Budget:
100% of entries less direct expenses returned as prizes
Based on 50 Entries
50 players @ $250        $12,500
Sponsors                         $500
Total Revenue            $13,000
Zonal Fees                         750
CFC Rating                         150
FIDE Rating                        200
Arbiters                           1,500
Hospitality                          700
Travel to World Cup          2,000
Total Costs before Prizes6,100
Prize Fund:
First                               $3,000
Second                            2,000
Third                               1,200
Fourth                                700
Prize Total                      6,900
Total Expenses             $13,000