We would like to invite Edmonton’s higher-rated chess players to attend the Edward Porper Seminar, the 2nd lecture of which will be held this Saturday, May 14, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., at the Edmonton Chess Club, 10840 – 124 Street.
This Seminar will analyze topics designed to improve the play of Edmonton’s higher-rated players, the presentations being aimed at players in the range 1800 – 2400. However, lower-rated players are also certainly welcome to attend.
You are invited to the “Holowach Challenge/Schnitka Memorial”, beginning Thursday, May 5th, 7:00 PM at the Edmonton Chess Club.
Registration: 6:30-6:50 PM on Thursday, May 5th
Entry fee: members: $5, non-members: $42 (membership is available at the door for $66/year)
2010 Over Under 1800
May 1-2 at the Edmonton chess club.
5 Round Swiss
Over 1800: CFC & FIDE Rated
Under 1800: CFC Rated
CFC membership required, can be purchased on site ($20 added to entry fees if no membership is purchased).
Note: CFC membership (if expired) must be renewed prior to start of round 1
Sectional tournament on February 6th and 7th.
4-player double round-robin sections.
All sections CFC rated, top section FIDE rated.
CFC Membership required. Can be purchased at site. 41 dollars for a yearly membership, 20 for a single tournament rating.
This event will qualify one player to the prestigious 4th Edmonton International, which will take place between December 17-21. Besides having a chance to qualify for the main event you will also have a chance to contribute your share to top level chess in Edmonton as 50% of the entry fees will go towards the support of the Edmonton International. The qualifier is CFC and FIDE rated.
Dates: October 31-November 1
Registration: Saturday, October 31; 9:00-9:45 am