The Battle of Toronto Invitational - Detail Changes

[Bob Armstrong]

Tournament Details have changed since the original flyer was issued for " The Battle of Toronto Invitational ", due to circumstances beyond our control. So here is the new flyer with the finalized information:

THE BATTLE OF TORONTO INVITATIONAL

- an 8-player FIDE Rating Round Robin Chess Tournament
- organizer: Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ) ( Bob Armstrong )
- tournament director: Alex Ferreira

Day/Dates: Mondays –
- October 15, 22, 29;
- November 5, 12, 19, 26; December 3 ( one of these nights will be unavailable – to be confirmed )
- Make-Up Dates: December 10, 17

Location: Annex CC, 918 Bathurst St. ( north of the Bathurst Subway Station )

Round Time: 7:30 p.m.

Time Control: Game/90 ( this restricts our registrations to FIDE players under 2200 )

Prize Fund: 1st - $ 150; 2nd - $ 80; 3rd - $ 60.

Registration Fee: $ 60 ( payable by Sept 15; no refunds )
Breakdown:

Prize Fund - $ 30
FIDE Rating Fee - $ 13
Annex Site/Equipment Fee $ 10
CFC Rating Fee - $ 3
Tournament Director - $ 4
Tournament organizer - $ 0

Tie-Break: Head-to-head; Sonneborn-Berger

Pre-registrations:

FIDE-rated Pool – 1 ( + 1 to be confirmed )
Non-FIDE-rated Pool - 4

( if more entries than places in the pool, entries to be allotted on basis of making tournament most competitive and allowing best chance for non-FIDE-rated players to get a FIDE “ Part Result “ - registration closes Friday, August 31 )

Looking for more FIDE-rated Player Registrations – without 4 FIDE-rated players, tournament cannot go ahead!

Registration: contact

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ) – canadianchessconsultingservice@gmail.com; or
Bob Armstrong – bobarm@sympatico.ca

Sponsors:

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ) – contribution to prize fund ( $ 50 ), and subsidizing TO fee ( $ 100 );
Annex Chess Club – site/equipment fee subsidy ( $ 270 )
Alex Ferreira – subsidizing TD fee ( $ 218 )

NOTE: Allotment of places, if more registrations than places in the pool, will be made as soon after Aug. 31 ( entry deadline ) as possible.

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ), Bob Armstrong, Coordinator

[Bob Armstrong]

1. Pre-registrations already accepted:

FIDE-rated Players: Alex Ferreira – 1985 ( FIDE ) ; 2051 ( CFC )
Non-FIDE-rated Players: Mario Moran-Venegas – 1778; Bob Armstrong – 1642 ( has a FIDE Rating “ part result “ of 5 games )

2. Pre-registrants in the “ Pools “:

FIDE-rated Players: Tyler Longo - 1956( FIDE ); 2065 ( CFC ).
Non-FIDE-rated Players: Yinshi ( John ) Li 1985; Yanchun Zhao 1616

The tournament is an “ Invitational “. The process we are following is that we are putting all new registrants from now to August 31 ( final day of registration ) into the pools – in effect, all registrations are “ conditional “ on final acceptance. If we just have enough to fill the places in the pool, then all the registrants get in. If there are more registrants than places in the pool, then we will choose which registrants to use to fill the vacancies, based on ratings that will make the tournament most competitive, and which give the non-FIDE-rated players the best chance to get a “ part result “.

Looking for 2 more FIDE-rated players! Get some good competition, win some Elo points, and pick up a little spending money - seems like a good deal!! ( note: without 4 FIDE-rated players, the tournament cannot be registered with FIDE, nor FIDE-rated - in such case, it will not go head ).

Canadian Chess Consulting Service, Bob Armstrong, Coordinator

[Bob Armstrong]

As of 5:00 PM, 12/8/21:

1. Pre-registrations already accepted:

FIDE-rated Players: Alex Ferreira – 1985 ( FIDE ) ; 2051 ( CFC )
Non-FIDE-rated Players: Mario Moran-Venegas – 1778; Bob Armstrong – 1642 ( has a FIDE Rating “ part result “ of 5 games )

2. Pre-registrants in the “ Pools “:

FIDE-rated Players: Master Michael Dougherty : 2149 ( FIDE ); 2275 ( CFC ); Tyler Longo - 1956 ( FIDE ); 2065 ( CFC );

Non-FIDE-rated Players: Yinshi ( John ) Li 1985; Yanchun Zhao 1616

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ), Bob Armstrong, Coordinator

[Bob Armstrong]

Re: The Battle of Toronto Invitational - Pre-registered List as of 12/8/30

Registration open to Monday!

1. Pre-registrations already accepted:

FIDE-rated Players: Alex Ferreira – 1985 ( FIDE ) ; 2051 ( CFC )
Non-FIDE-rated Players: Mario Moran-Venegas – 1778; Bob Armstrong – 1642 ( has a FIDE Rating “ part result “ of 5 games )

2. Pre-registrants in the “ Pools “:

FIDE-rated Players: Master Michael Dougherty : 2149 ( FIDE ); 2275 ( CFC ); Tyler Longo - 1956( FIDE ); 2065 ( CFC ).

Non-FIDE-rated Players: Marcus Wilker ( 1639 )

The tournament is an “ Invitational “. The process we are following is that we are putting all new registrants from now to September 3 ( final day of registration ) into the pools – in effect, all registrations are “ conditional “ on final acceptance. If we just have enough to fill the places in the pool, then all the registrants get in. If there are more registrants than places in the pool, then we will choose which registrants to use to fill the vacancies, based on ratings that will make the tournament most competitive, and which give the non-FIDE-rated players the best chance to get a “ part result “.

Looking for 2 more players, at least one of whom must be FIDE-rated ! For FIDE-rated players, get some good competition, win some Elo points, and pick up a little spending money - seems like a good deal!! ( note: without 4 FIDE-rated players, the tournament cannot be registered with FIDE, nor FIDE-rated - in such case, it will not go ahead ).

Canadian Chess Consulting Service, Bob Armstrong, Coordinator

[Bob Armstrong]

Pre-registrations to 12/8/31 ( 8:00 AM )

Registration Open only to Monday!

1. Pre-registrations already accepted:

FIDE-rated Players:

Alex Ferreira – 1985 ( FIDE ) ; 2051 ( CFC )

Non-FIDE-rated Players:

Mario Moran-Venegas – 1778;
Bob Armstrong – 1642 ( has a FIDE Rating “ part result “ of 5 games )

2. Pre-registrants in the “ Pools “:

FIDE-rated Players:

Master Michael Dougherty : 2149 ( FIDE ); 2275 ( CFC )
Master Mike Ivanov: 2050 ( FIDE ); 2270 ( CFC )
Tyler Longo - 1956( FIDE ); 2065 ( CFC );..

Non-FIDE-rated Players:

Marcus Wilker 1639


The tournament is an “ Invitational “. The process we are following is that we are putting all registrants from now to September 3 ( final day of registration ) into the pools – in effect, all registrations are “ conditional “ on final acceptance. If we just have enough to fill the places in the pool, then all the registrants get in. If there are more registrants than places in the pool, then we will choose which registrants to use to fill the vacancies, based on ratings that will make the tournament most competitive, and which give the non-FIDE-rated players the best chance to get a “ part result “. Those not chosen will then be so advised.

Needing one more player - either FIDE-rated or Non-FIDE-rated ( chance to start on getting a FIDE-rating! )

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ), Bob Armstrong, Coordinator

[Bob Armstrong]

Hi to " Battle " Registrants:

We closed registrations at Monday midnight as planned, and had less than the number we needed - we have 7, but need 8 ( # 8 can be either FIDE-rated or non-FIDE-rated ).

Alex Ferreira, as arbiter for the tournament ( and player ), and I, discussed what to do about the tournament. We decided to go ahead and register it with FIDE this week ( Alex, as arbiter, is looking after that task ). It apparently does not cost to register. And if by Oct. 15 we do not have the needed player, we will simply have to cancel the tournament, and de-register it with FIDE, which I assume also can be done at no charge, and without negative consequences. Alex will be speaking with Gerry Litchfield, CFC ED, and maybe he can confirm these two points with him.

Therefore, all pre-registrations have now been accepted, and all are in the tournament. Here are the 7 players so far:

FIDE-rated Players:

Master Michael Dougherty : 2149 ( FIDE ); 2275 ( CFC )
Master Mike Ivanov: 2050 ( FIDE ); 2270 ( CFC )
Alex Ferreira – 1985 ( FIDE ) ; 2051 ( CFC )
Tyler Longo - 1956( FIDE ); 2065 ( CFC ).

Non-FIDE-rated Players:

Mario Moran-Venegas – 1778;
Bob Armstrong – 1642 ( has a FIDE Rating “ part result “ of 6 games )
Marcus Wilker 1639

.....

So if you think someone might be interested, please approach them. The most recent flyer is attached ( see below ). The last entry will be on a " first come - first served " basis. The CFC rating must be 1600 or over; the FIDE rating cannot exceed 2199.

If anyone has any questions, let me know.

Thx, and I'm still hopeful of finding our last player.

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS )/Bob

Current Flyer:

THE BATTLE OF TORONTO INVITATIONAL

- an 8-player FIDE Rating Round Robin Chess Tournament
- organizer: Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ) ( Bob Armstrong )
- tournament director: Alex Ferreira

Day/Dates: Mondays –
- October 15, 22, 29;
- November 5, 12, 19, 26; December 3 ( one of these nights will be unavailable – to be confirmed )
- Make-Up Dates: December 10, 17

Location: Annex CC, 918 Bathurst St. ( north of the Bathurst Subway Station )

Round Time: 7:30 p.m.

Time Control: Game/90 ( this restricts our registrations to FIDE players under 2200 )

Prize Fund: 1st - $ 150; 2nd - $ 80; 3rd - $ 60.

Registration Fee: $ 60 ( payable by Sept 15; no refunds )
Breakdown:
Prize Fund - $ 30
FIDE Rating Fee - $ 13
Annex Site/Equipment Fee $ 10
CFC Rating Fee - $ 3
Tournament Director - $ 4
Tournament organizer - $ 0

Tie-Break: Head-to-head; Sonneborn-Berger

Pre-registrations - Need 8 players ( as of 12:00 AM 12/9/4 ):

FIDE-rated – 4
Non-FIDE-rated – 3

1 more Player needed ( FIDE-rated or non-FIDE-rated ) - on a " first come - first served " basis now.

Registration: contact

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ) – canadianchessconsultingservice@gmail.com; or
Bob Armstrong – bobarm@sympatico.ca

Sponsors: Canadian Chess Consulting Service – contribution to prize fund ( $ 50 ), and subsidizing TO fee ( $ 100 )
Annex Chess Club – site/equipment fee subsidy ( $ 270 )
Alex Ferreira – subsidizing TD fee ( $ 218 )

[Bob Armstrong]

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ) has now registered the 8th and last player for The Battle of Toronto Invitational.

However, we are now preparing a back-up list. If you still would like to play, you can ask to be on this list, and if for some unexpected reason a registered player drops out before the tournament starts on October 15 ( life throws curves at us all the time ), then we will come to you first as a replacement. It will be on a " first come - first served " basis.

Contact: CCCS : canadianchessconsultingservice@gmail.com

Thx.

CCCS, Organizer/Bob Armstrong

[Bob Armstrong]

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ) has today sent the information required to CFC, to register The Battle of Toronto with FIDE. It starts Oct. 15 at Annex CC, in Toronto.

We now have two players on the " Back-up List ", one FIDE-rated, and one not. We are still open to adding players to the list. From this list, in order of registering, we will choose a replacement, should any of our 8 players unexpectedly have to withdraw before the start date. Though there may be names ahead of you, when called on, their cirumstances could have changed, and they might be unable to play. Then we go to the next name on the list.

Contact: CCCS : canadianchessconsultingservice@gmail.com

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ), Organizer/Bob

[Bob Armstrong]

Sure enough, we have now had to call on the # 1 on the back-up list to substitute for a withdrawal, and he is now in the tournament.

So now we have only one player on the back-up list, and we are trying to confirm with him that he still wishes to be on the list , as now # 1. If we do not hear from him by the deadline set, then he will be removed, and the list will be clear for a new # 1.

If you'd like to get on the list as # 2, at the moment, please contact: CCCS : canadianchessconsultingservice@gmail.com

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ) , Organizer/Bob

[Bob Armstrong]

We have again had a change of registrants, and taken the # 1 player on the back-up list into the tournament. Here is the current registration ( tournament to start on Oct. 15 at Annex CC in Toronto ):

Registrations:

FIDE-rated Players:

Master Michael Dougherty : 2149 ( FIDE ); 2275 ( CFC )
Wajdy Shebetah: 2018 ( FIDE ); 2132 ( CFC )
Alex Ferreira – 1985 ( FIDE ) ; 2051 ( CFC )
Tyler Longo - 1956( FIDE ); 2065 ( CFC )
Robert Bzikot – 1881 ( FIDE ); 1940 ( CFC )

Non-FIDE-rated Players:

Mario Moran-Venegas – 1778;
Bob Armstrong – 1652 ( has a FIDE Rating “ part result “ of 6 games )
Zaki Uddin - 1631

We currently have again now, one player on the Back-up List ( to be confirmed ). We go to the back-up list in case of a withdrawal before Oct. 15. Getting onto the back-up list is on a first come-first served basis. If you would like to play in the tournament still, if possible, and would like to be # 2 on the Back-up List, please contact me at: canadianchessconsultingservice@gmail.com.

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ), Organizer/Bob

[Bob Armstrong]

We have again had a change of registrants, and taken the # 1 player on the back-up list into the tournament. Here is the current registration ( tournament to start on Oct. 15 at Annex CC in Toronto ):

Registrations:

FIDE-rated Players:

Master Michael Dougherty : 2149 ( FIDE ); 2275 ( CFC )
Wajdy Shebetah: 2018 ( FIDE ); 2132 ( CFC )
Tyler Longo - 1956( FIDE ); 2065 ( CFC )
Robert Bzikot – 1881 ( FIDE ); 1940 ( CFC )

Non-FIDE-rated Players:

Mario Moran-Venegas – 1778;
Bob Armstrong – 1652 ( has a FIDE Rating “ part result “ of 6 games )
Marcus Wilker - 1639
Zaki Uddin - 1631

So we now have no one on the Back-up List, We go to the back-up list in case of a withdrawal before Oct. 15. Getting onto the back-up list is on a first come-first served basis. If you would like to play in the tournament still, if possible, and would like to be # 1 on the Back-up List, please contact me at: canadianchessconsultingservice@gmail.com.

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ), Organizer/Bob

[Bob Armstrong]

We have now had an application to go onto our " back-up " list and the person is # 1. He is Jonathan Farine: 1886 ( FIDE ); 1952 ( CFC ). We go to our back-up list if anyone should unexpectedly be forced to withdraw before Oct. 15 ( Rd. 1 ). It will be played at the Annex CC.

If you are interested in playing, we'd be glad to add you as # 2. Just contact me: canadianchessconsultingservice@gmail.com.

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ), Tournament Organizer/Bob

[Bob Armstrong]

We now have a # 2 on the back-up list, which we go to if some player unexpectedly has to withdraw from the tournament. He is Peter Bokhout: no FIDE rating. CFC rating is 1951; USCF rating is 1936.

If you are still interested in playing, and want to be # 3 on the back-up list, please contact me: canadianchessconsultingservice@gmail.com.

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ), Tournament Organizer / Bob

[Bob Armstrong]

We now have had # 1 on the back-up list withdraw; the back-up list is where we go to if some player unexpectedly has to withdraw from the tournament.

So # 1 on the back-up list is now Peter Bokhout: no FIDE rating. CFC rating is 1951; USCF rating is 1936.

If you are still interested in playing, and want to be # 2 on the back-up list, please contact me: canadianchessconsultingservice@gmail.com.

Canadian Chess Consulting Service ( CCCS ), Tournament Organizer / Bob