Tue, Nov 19 - Dec 17, 2024





HIGHLIGHTS

Name:     CCC's Grand Tour Leg 3

This will be the 3rd Leg of 3 leg Tournaments 2024 CCC Grand Tour.

Prizes will be 70% for each leg and 30% will be for the overall winners that will be based on the best 2 out of 3 Round results.

Dates:    Tuesday November 19 2024- Tuesday December 17 2024.

Sponsor:  Calgary Chess Club (CCC) 

Host:       CCC at CCC’s premises

TD:           Bhavik Dave403-826-6747bhavik_ec@gmail.com

Format:     Swiss, 5-rounds, Classic 90/30 (game in 90 minutes plus 30 seconds/move),

                 CFC and FIDE rated, 2-Sections (Premier Over 1500 CFC , Future Master Upto 1500 CFC)

Entry Fees:  Regular Adult $49, Junior (U20) $44, includes an $8 admin fee.

                    If paid more than 24-hours ahead, (i.e., before 07:00 PM on Monday November 18 2024

                         the admin fee is waived, making Earlybird Adult $41, Junior $36.

                    Regular Titled Players (NM and above) $19, Earlybird $11.

Eligibility:     Current CFC (Canadian Chess Federation) and CCC memberships are both required.

DETAILS

Address:    The Palma Centre, 3359 27 St NE, Suite 274, Calgary, AB T1Y 5E4.

Rounds:     Round 1: Tuesday 07:00 pm, November 19 2024

                 Round 2: Tuesday 07:00 pmNovember 26 2024

                 Round 3: Tuesday 07:00 pmDecember 03 2024

                 Round 4: Tuesday 07:00 pm, December 10 2024

                 Round 5: Tuesday 07:00 pm, December 17 2024


 Ratings:    Players rated CFC 1300 to 1499 will usually be assigned to the Future Masters Section, but

                  may request the Premier Section beforehand by contacting the TD or Treasurer.

                  The TD reserves the right to move players up or down, depending on numbers, parity, etc.

                  The CFC database updates weekly by Fridays.  CCC may use Saturday October 12 ratings.

 Head Arbiter/Organizer:   Zeeshan Munir zeeshanchristy@gmail.com.  Contact Zee with concerns,

                   suggestions, etc., for tournaments in general, and appeals.

 TD:             Bhavik Dave, 403-826-6747 bhavik_ec@gmail.com .  Contact Bhavik with all

                        questions related to this tournament, e.g., Section and bye requests.


TD Rules and Procedures:

1.    The TD will not accept promises !! of attendance or payment.

2.     The TD reserves the right to promote a CFC-unrated Player to the Premier Section, e.g., if the Player holds an appropriate FIDE rating or a high chess.com (or equivalent) rating.

3.     To request a bye and receive a half-pt (max twice but not in the last round), contact the TD before the draw is made - usually 2-3-days ahead, or at TD discretion.

4.     No-show default time is 30-minutes, but if a player contacts the TD, an extra 15 minutes may be allowed at TD discretion.

5.     If no contact within 3-days, the TD will assume the Player has withdrawn and will not pair the player.  No payments will be refunded.

6.     TD has the right to eject any Player who violates CCC’s posted Zero Tolerance Policy.


Purchase of Entry Fees and/or CCC Membership:  May be made:

         via the website https://CalgaryChess.com/CCC/Events, or

         via Etransfer to Payments@CalgaryChess.com, password = Excellence, or

         Cash


 CFC Membership:  Required, but CCC does not accept payments for CFC.  If necessary, join/renew CFC membership online at https://www.chess.ca/en/players/membership-join/.  The annual fee is Adult $43, Junior $28.  Alternatively, a CFC single-tournament membership is Adult $20, Junior $10.

If a Player joined or renewed at CFC in the previous 10 days, TD may require proof (e.g., screenprint).

 Prizeswill be the sum of entry fees less:

1.       CFC rating fees

2.       TD fees

3.       CCC overhead charge of upto 10% to cover supplies, and payment processing fees

4.       CCC snacks.

Notwithstanding, CCC guarantees the net prize pool for the Premier Section will be at least $200.  The Future Masters prizes will be calculated accordingly.

The above Terms and Conditions are for this tournament only, but may overide any other general T&C's that may be on our website.

Date
Tue, Nov 19 - Dec 17, 2024

Organizer
Calgary Chess Club

Tournament Director
Bhavik Dave
Phone
403-826-6747
Email
bhavik_ec@gmail.com

Venue
Calgary Chess Club
Address
3359 27 St NE Suite 274, Calgary



              


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