The 2024 Toronto Chess Open is taking place from 31st August to 2nd September at the St. Casimir’s Parish Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The event is organized by the Annex Chess Club and has five elo sections: Crown, U2200, U1900, U1600, U1300. Time control across the board is 90+30.
All sections will be CFC rated and completed over 6 rounds of Swiss system. Crown, U2200, and U1900 are also FIDE-rated.
The prize fund is estimated at $7000 based on 250 registered players. 1st place in the Crown section is guaranteed $1500. Class prizes include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each section. Miscellaneous prizes include Top Woman, Top Junior (U20), Top Girl (U20), Top ACC Member, Top 65+.
Schleifer Family is sponsoring the $500 Michael Schleifer Brilliancy Prize.
