2nd Steinitz Memorial Chess Championship

I. Registration and Payment

You can either pay via e-transfer (to Ethanzhang91@hotmail.com) or with cash on tournament day. To complete registration, please fill out the form below OR select your ticket type at the bottom of the page.

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Please complete this form if you are intending to play in this tournament. Go to our website to complete registration. Select your ticket type there. https://www.steinitzchess.org/event-details/1st-steinitz-memorial-chess-championship-1 You may pay via e-transfer to ethanzhang91@hotmail.com or with cash on tournament day We will keep you updated with the latest information regarding the event. Please check your inbox for any changes or important announcements. If, due to last-minute changes, you are unable to attend, we will provide a full refund.

COUPONS:

1. Early Bird Discount ($10) for registration before September 10th. If you choose to check out at our website, click on “Add Coupon Code”, and input code "EarlyBird".

2. 2nd Time Participant ($5): If you have played in 1st Steinitz Memorial Chess Championship, there's a $5 discount by inputting the coupon code “1stTournament”.

3. BOTH ($15): If you satisfy both the requirement of early bird and 2nd time participant, please input the coupon code "BOTH".

   
   

Please be aware, MULTIPLE COUPONS DO NOT apply at the same time. For any exceptions, please email us.

If you choose to register via the google form, just click the discounts that apply to you in one of the questions.

II. Basic Info

1. Tournament works according to “FIDE arbiter manual” edited by FIDE arbiter commission in 2022. Players will be impartially paired using a computer.

2. This tournament is CFC RAPID Rated for the U1800 and Crown section.

3. Players will be divided into 3 sections based on CFC ratings:

A) U1400 section (UNRATED) B) U1800 section C) Crown section (rated 1800+).

3. Male and female players will NOT be competing separately.

4. Registration starts at 9:30AM Start time: 10:00 AM. Please arrive on time. You will be automatically forfeited if you are 20 minutes late to your game

5. End time: 4:30 PM for the U1400 section and 6:30 PM for the U1800 and crown sections.

III. Tournament Format

1. Time control

   1. 15 minutes + 10 seconds for U1400 section

   2. 30 minutes + 15 seconds for U1800 and Crown sections

2. 5 rounds, Swiss format

   
   

IV. Prize and Medals

1. For the U1400 Section, trophies will be awarded to the champion and medals for the 2,3,4 th places. Multiple medals will be awarded if players share the same score.

2. For the U1800 Section and Crown Section, prize money will be given to the top three with trophies for the champion and medals for the 2,3,4th players. Prize money will be equally shared within players with the same score.

3. Prize money (for 30+ participants):

U1800: $350-$225-$100

Crown Section: $400-$275-$150

if less than 30 players participate in each section, prize money will be cut in half, etc.

V. Schedule

U1800 and Crown will be in one room, and U1400 will be in another room. Navigate to Maanjiwe Nendamowinan, 1535 Outer Cir, Mississauga, ON M5P 1K3 (the MN building of University of Missisauga Campus) and you will find direction signs leading you to the rooms.

VI. Registration Fees

1. U1400 section (unrated) : $30/player

2. U1800 & Crown section : $45/player

3. Play-up Fee: $30/player (if the player’s rating is 100 below the requirement)

4. Seniors (60+) : $10 off the respective sections

5. Students: $10 off the respective sections

6. Titled players (NM and above): $30/player

If a player qualifies for more than one discount, the lowest fee applies.

U1800 and Crown sections may be combined depending on number of registrants!

If the sections are combined, the prize money of the two sections will be added together to attain the average.

Ample parking spots are available!

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to us. Please email Info@steinitzchess.org

Our trophies and medals: