2024 Hart House Holidays Open

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We are thrilled to announce to the Hart House community that the annual Hart House Holidays Open Chess Tournament is back for another year! We invite you to join us from Friday, December 20th to Sunday, December 22nd at Hart House for another edition of our annual flagship event. Featuring six sections designed to accommodate all skill levels, this presents the ideal opportunity to participate in a competitive chess tournament.

Tournament Details

  • WHERE: Great Hall, Hart House, University of Toronto.
    • Juniors (U1200): East Common Room, Hart House
  • WHEN: December 20th, 21st, 22nd.
  • SCHEDULE:
    • Crown, U2200, U1900, U1600, U1300, Wisdom: Friday 20th at 6:30pm, Saturday 21st at 10:00am & 4:00pm, Sunday 22nd at 10:00am & 4:00pm
    • Junior Section (U1200): Sunday 22nd at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm, & 5pm
  • TIME CONTROL: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1 for all sections. 30 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1 for Juniors (U1200).
  • STYLE: 5 Round Swiss split in 5 rating sections – Crown (2200+), Under 2200, Under 1900, Under 1600, Under 1300. 4 Round Swiss for Juniors (U1200).
  • WISDOM SECTION: Open to players 50+, one section, not separated by rating. Section must have 12 players or players will be placed into their section by rating.
  • RATING: All sections will be CFC-rated. Crown, U2200, U1900, and U1600 sections will also be FIDE rated. The Crown Section will be paired using FIDE ratings.
  • FORFEIT TIME: Players who do not arrive within 30 minutes of the round start time will be forfeited.
  • BYES: Maximum 2 half-point byes in rounds 1-4 if requested in advance before the start of Round 1.
  • ORGANIZER: Hart House Chess Club with FA Alex Ferreira as arbiter.
  • EMAIL: hhtournaments@gmail.com
  • CAPACITY: 220 players in the Great Hall

Registration

Online registration is available until Wednesday, December 18th at 11:59 PM. In-person and telephone registration is available through the Hart House Information Desk during Hart House Hours.

Entry Fees

$70 by November 30th at 11:59 pm, $80 by December 18th at 11:59 pm and $100 cash-only on-site if space permits.

$35 discount for student members and unrated players (max one discount per player). Unrated players are not eligible for prizes. Free entry for IMs/WIMs/GMs/WGMs if registered by Fri. November 30th. Please email us for all discount information. Juniors section $30 discount, no cash prizes.

Playing up

Extra $20 to play up a section. Playing up is allowed only for players within 100 rating points of the section’s minimum rating. For example, a player in the Under 1600 section wanting to play up in the Under 1900 section must have a rating no lower than 1500. Play-up fees must be paid on-site at the tournament.

No playing up to the Crown section. Players must be 2200+ CFC or 2000+ FIDE.

Other Info

  • HHCC will utilize DGT boards for portions of the Crown section.
  • Registrants must be current CFC members or bring payment prior to playing — please visit https://chess.ca/membership-fees for more info
  • Withdrawals: see our Policies.
  • Unrated players should review our New To Tournament Guide.
  • Parking is available at a daily rate; however, it is limited. Be prepared and come early to find parking.
  • Prize Payments: Any prize less than or equal to $100 will be paid via Gift Cards. Direct deposit is required for prizes above $100. All prizes will be payable via direct deposit on request. Please expect 1 week – 3 weeks for payments to be processed
  • Live games: https://lichess.org/broadcast/2024-hart-house-holidays-open/round-1/MYd5iaVu

Pre-Registered, Standings, Pairings

Players will be placed in sections according to eligibility, based on the Dec 19 rating update, not necessarily according to how people registered themselves.

Chess Results: