** All Ages ** All Levels ** An Amateur Oriented Event

Event website (official details): Gladiators of the Chessboard Amateur Open - LINK

A gladiatorial spectacle of fighting chess. All ages and skill levels are welcome!

  • WHAT:
    • One section. Six round Swiss. CFC-rated (Regular)
    • Time Control: 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move
    • Prizes: Fees less expenses ($0 if ≤ 34 players)
  • WHEN: 6 rounds over 2 days:
    • Sat, Sept 16, 2023 — 10am , 2pm , 6pm
    • Sun, Sept 17, 2023 — 10am , 2pm , 6pm
    • (ask for byes if you prefer less chess per day)
  • WHERE: Excelsior Chess Club
    • 91 Skyway Ave, Suite 206, Etobicoke, ON
    • For details & maps, see Excelsior Chess Club.
    • No loitering in the hallways or stairs. Keep the washrooms clean!
  • REGISTER:
    • To enter & play, you must complete the following steps by 8pm ET, Sept 14 (Thursday).
    • No in-person registration on Sept 16!
    • Register soon since space is limited.
  • CONTACT:
    • Email: gladiators.of.the.chessboard@gmail.com
    • Email to request byes, ask questions, etc.
    • Email asap if you are going to miss a game. Not showing up without notification is a VERY BAD to do! You will have wasted the time & money of your opponent. Don't do that!
  • EVENT TEAM:
    • Arbiter: Omar Shah (International Arbiter)
    • Organizer: Don Parakin (National Arbiter
  • REGISTERED GLADIATORS: