Emergency Replacement for GM norm tournament in Ottawa

[Halldor P. Palsson]

I need someone to replace GM Tyomkin - player has to be over 2270 FIDE to keep the tournament average rating over 2380.

Round 2 is at noon tomorrow. e-mail me at fs889@ncf.ca - pass the word for me.

Best regards,

Halldor Palsson

[Aris Marghetis]

GREAT BREAKING NEWS!!!

IM Artiom Samsonkin SAVED THE TOURNAMENT!!!

Like seriously, he was asked after midnight, and of course, had SO MANY things to take care of!
From what I hear, Artiom left for Ottawa without even knowing where he would stay multiple nights!

If I sound like I'm gushing, it's that I'm SO IMPRESSED by Artiom's "for chess community" attitude!
The next time that I'm inviting players to a tournament of mine, I know who I'm giving a first offer to!

Artiom, YOU DA MAN!!!

[Aris Marghetis]

So I've been thinking about how Artiom STEPPED UP, and how to "pay it forward".

Therefore, as Organizer of KEC (Kingston Easter Chess), I have offered to Artiom:

For at least the 2023 & 2024 editions of KEC: free registration & onsite lodging!!