The 2nd Annual
Guelph Pro-Am International 2003 was held August 4-10 2003
GMs in attendance: Pia Cramling (SWE), Juan Bellon (ESP), Alex Moiseenko (UKR), Alexei Barsov (UZB), Walter Arencibia (CUB), Nico Legky (UKR)
| Date: | August 4 - 10 2003 | |
| Place: | Guelph University Centre - Peter Clark Hall | |
| Rounds: | 9 - (A SWOCL Grand Prix event) | |
| Type: | Swiss | |
| Times: | Registration - Aug. 4, 11:00 am to 12:15 pm,
Aug. 5, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Opening Ceremonies: Aug. 5, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Bond Voyage Party: Aug. 10, 3:00 pm |
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| Pro Rounds: | Aug. 4, 5 - 1:00 pm Aug. 6, 7 - 10:00 am, 4:00 pm Aug. 8, 9 - 4:00 pm Aug. 10 - 10:00 am |
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| Futurity & Am Rounds: | Aug. 6, 7, 8, 9 - 10:00 am, 4:00 pm Aug. 10 - 10:00 am |
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| Time Control: | G/120 with 30 second Fischer increment | |
| Entry Fee: | Pro section $120 by April 30, $140 by July 31,
$160 on site, Futurity and Amateur $60 by April 30, $80 by July 31, $100 on site. (for Amateur Class - half price for FIDE rated players) |
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| Prizes: | Pro Section: | $4000 Guaranteed minimum! Projected: 1st-$4000, 2nd-$2000, 3rd-$1000, 4th-$800, 5th-$600, 6th-$500 |
| U2300 Futurity: | Trophies + $200 expense bursary to top 2 finishers + free entry for 2004 event for top 2 | |
| Amateur Class: (U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400) |
Trophies + $200 expense bursary to top finisher + free entry for 2004 event for top finisher | |
| Register: | Email halbond@rogers.com, cash at site 8:15-9:15 or mail cheque to Hal Bond, 6 Wildwood Place, Guelph ON N1H 7X9 (519) 822-2162 | |
| Miscellaneous: | Snacks, refreshments, and equipment provided. Chess books and equipment will be on sale throughout the tournament. |
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| Other: | Family Prizes - Immediate family only (Spouse,
sibling, parent, grandparent, child) - Top 2 any section $800 - Top gross,
any section $800 - must play within 100 points of their peak rating. Eligibility: Futurity and Amateur play up one section only; FQE ratings at par; Pro Section - FIDE ratings. |
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| Accomodations: | Book early and mention "chess tournament" U of Guelph Hostel - (519) 824-4120 ext58121 Days Inn - (519) 822-9112 |
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