4TH Annual Steinitz-Menchik GM
By: Stefan Sklenka
8/1/2021 7:08:10 AM
***** DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, THIS TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MARCH 4-6, 2022. MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW*****
4TH Annual Steinitz-Menchik GM
November 19-21, 2021
Calgary Chess Club
3359-27 Street N.E., Suite #274
Calgary, AB, T1Y 5E4
Tournament Organizer
Steve Sklenka, B.Sc.Eng.and Marie Klarichich
Email: president@calgarychess.com
Tournament Director
Steve Sklenka, B.Sc.Eng.and Marie Klarichich
Email: president@calgarychess.com
Tournament format
6-round Open Swiss, 2 sections:
A. 1600 and over (CFC and FIDE rated)
B. 1599 and under (CFC rated)
Special Attractions
- The Steinitz-Menchik GM will have a minimum of two GM’s participating
- 1st prize - guaranteed $1000
- Free refreshments and gourmet coffee provided
- Free draw for a DGT chess clock for all participants
Special prizes
- 1. Top upset of the tournament.
- 2. Best game of the tournament.
- 3. Win by the youngest player.
- 4. Win by the oldest player
- 5. Best Dressed Player
- 6. Prize for Top Ambassador of the tournament
- Free draw for “Calgary chess club ‘s official chess set” for all players 12 years or younger
- Free draw for David Navara’s book “My Chess World “for all out-of-town players
- Free draw for David Navara’s book “My Chess World “for all women players*
CFC membership
CFC membership is required and should be purchased on CFC website at
It may also be purchased onsite. Annual membership is $43 for adults, $28 for juniors. CFC tournament membership is $21 for adults, $11 for juniors.
Time Control
Game in 90 minutes + 30 seconds/move from move one
Round Times
Friday, November 19th: 7:00 pm?
Saturday, November 20th: 10:00 am, 3:00 pm, 7:00 pm?
Sunday, November 21: 10:00 am and 3:00 pm?
Everyone is guaranteed a minimum of 30 minutes break between games.
Registration
Please register by texting the following information to 403-703-3864:
Deadline for registration online is Wednesday, November 17th at midnight.
-1. Full Name
-2. Email
-4. FIDE Number for 1600 and over – if none provide date of birth
-5. Byes – Enter round number 1-6 if requesting byes. 2 max. NB – 0 point bye round 6.
-6. Age-under 20 or under (junior) or over 65+ (senior)
Pre-registered players (which means you have paid already) do not have to check in before round one. Please show up at 6:45 pm for pre-tournament announcements. Pairings will be done in advance of round 1. If you cannot make it, please text Steve Sklenka at 403-703-3864 as soon as possible.
PLEASE NOTE:
YOU ARE ONLY REGISTERD FOR THE TOURNAMENT AFTER YOU HAVE MADE A PAYMENT.
Payment
Please use e-transfer to make a payment to:
payments@calgarychess.com
password: 2021e004
In the remarks please include:
1. Your Name,
2. Phone number
3. The Name of the tournament: Steinitz-Menchik GM
Refunds
Fully refundable up to midnight Oct. 8th, 2021.
After Oct. 9th which there will be a $10 service charge.?
Entry Fee
GM/IM/WIM free
1600 and Over Section. $99 up to midnight Oct 7th
1600 and Over Section. $110 after midnight Oct 8th to Wednesday Nov. 17th at midnight.
1600 and Over Section. $130 onsite, November 18th & Nov 19th
1599 and Under Section. $79 up to midnight Oct 7th
1599 and Under Section. $90 after midnight Oct 8th to Wednesday Nov. 17th at midnight
1599 and Under Section. $110 onsite, November 18th & Nov 19th
If you register onsite, please note that for the first round you will be paired against other player(s) who have registered onsite. Your start time will be approximately 7:30 – 8:00 pm.
Discounts
Only one discount can be used for maximum $20.
$20 Juniors (under 20)
$20 Seniors (over 65)
$20 FM’s
$20 women players
$20 first time CFC players
Playing up a Section
Players who were not rated 1600 when they registered or on Nov 16th, can play up a section for an additional $20.
- Maximum space 100 players -
Byes
Maximum of two half-point byes available in rounds 1-5 if requested before the start of round one. A round 6 bye is a 0-point bye.
Withdrawal
Please inform the Tournament Director if you plan to withdraw from the tournament. Email president@calgarychess.com or text 403-703-3864.
Prizes
100% of the sum of entry fees less expenses.
The prizes will be posted before 4th round.
1stprize guaranteed $1000.
Other prizes for 2nd, 3rd 4th & 5th place.
Top and 2nd 2000-2299,
Top and 2nd 1800-1999,
Top and 2nd 1600-1799,
Top and 2nd 1400-1599,
Top and 2nd 1200-1399,
Top and 2nd 1000-1199
Top and 2nd 999 or less and unrated.
In case of a tie, an Armageddon playoff game will take place. Armageddon rules will be posted at site.
STEINITZ-MENCHIK GM 2021 CHESS COVID-19 POLICY
These are subject to change to conform to the Alberta Government guidelines.
Currently as of August 1, 2021, masks are recommended but NOT mandatory.
By entering any tournament, players agree that the Calgary Chess Club, ACA and Steinitz-Menchik GM organizers cannot guarantee that they will not as a result become infected with COVID-19. Entrants further certify that during the 14-day period before the tournament, they have not experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19, which include fever, cough, or shortness of breath, or had close or direct contact with anyone who is either confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19.