2024 Toronto Rapid

WHEN: Saturday, April 20th, 10 am – 2:30 pm. Rd #1 starts at 10:00 A.M.
WHAT: 6-round FIDE Rated, CFC-Active Rated Swiss Tournament, 10 mins + 5 secs/move increment time control.
WHERE: Hart House (7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, ON) Great Hall (playing hall) and East Common Room (analysis)
RATINGS: CFC Quick Rated & FIDE Rapid Rated for Crown and U1800. CFC classical ratings will be used for Rd #1 pairings and final prizes. All players must have a valid CFC membership to play. 
ROUND TIMES:  10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:30 am, 12:15 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:45 pm
SECTIONS:  Crown (FIDE and CFC), U1800 (FIDE and CFC), U1400 (CFC)
EQUIPMENT: HHCC will supply all chess equipment
PRIZES: $5000 based on 180 players (1-3 weeks processing time paid via cheque or direct deposit). Prize winners: check your emails for confirmation and next steps after the event.
Chief Arbiter: FA Alex Ferreira
CAPACITY: 200
ORGANIZERS: Hart House Chess Club