Belzberg Invitational

Canadian Closed & Zonal Chess Championships

18-27 August 2006 --- Toronto, Ontario

$20,000 Prize Fund

1^st - $5,000 plus $2,500 fare to FIDE World Championship

2^nd - $2,000 plus $2,000 fare to FIDE Americas Championship

3^rd - $1,500 plus $2,000 fare to FIDE Americas Championship

4^th - $1,000 5^th - $800 6^th - $ 700

7^th - $ 600 8^th - $ 500 9^th - $ 500 10^th – $ 500

Brilliancy $200 Top Youth $200

(All travel fees are paid to CFC for their re-imbursement to the Canadian Champions above or their respective substitutes if they do not attend.

. Prizes based on minimum 60 entrees)

Tournament Organizer: The Ontario Chess Association, Inc. (OCA)

Tournament Director: Mark S. Dutton, International Arbiter

Qualification: Canadian CFC or FIDE players rated 2200+ at time of entry, 3 Champions (U2200) designated by each Province, and up to 6 OCA designated players. We reserve the right to limit participation. Enter Early!

Format: 9 Round Swiss. 1 Game per day, starting Friday, August 18^th, with rest day, Friday, 25 August. Playoffs on Monday August 28^th if required.

Times: 6PM weekdays and 1PM weekends

Time Control: Fide Time Controls: G/120 with 30 a second Fischer increment.

Rated: Both CFC and FIDE Equipment: Provided by OCA

Location: GTA, Ontario. at Tartu College, 310 Bloor Street West

(Enjoy downtown Toronto with over 50 restaurants within a five minute walk)

Complimentary Awards Banquet at 7:30 PM Sunday, August 27^th.

SPECIAL TARTU COLLEGE RESIDENCE PACKAGE --- includes entry fee, 11 nights accommodation with linens at Tartu College plus finale banquet and special Event Booklet for Only $700.00

(provides residence in same building from August 17^th to August 28th )

Limited space so book early to obtain this fantastic rate.

Entry fee, Event Booklet and banquet only $400 !

$100 ADDITIONAL LATE FEE FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER 23 JULY 2006.

REMEMBER YOU CAN REGISTER BY EMAIL AND PAY ONSITE WITH FEE BASED ON EMAIL DATE!