Melbourne Chess Club CUP WEEKENDER - OzChess

**Grant Szuveges** · 06-11-2009, 02:29 AM

I would like to announce some details of the Melbourne Chess Club Cup Weekend tournament for October/November 2009! As follows are the basic details of the event, which will be a 9 round Swiss with a similar format to that of the Doeberl Cup. The event will be FIDE rated with norm opportunities.

GM David Smerdon will be participating in the event and we will be starting a list of participants asap. Pamphlets and extra details will be released very soon.

MELBOURNE CHESS CLUB

CUP WEEKEND TOURNAMENT

WHEN? October 30th – November 3rd

WHERE? Melbourne Chess Club, 66 Leicester St. Fitzroy, 3065 Telephone. 9416-3149

FORMAT? 9 round Swiss, FIDE rated, with norm opportunities.

TIME CONTROLS? Ninety minutes + 30 seconds per move from move 1. Players are required to record all moves.

SCHEDULE?

Friday 30th October: Round 1, 7pm

Saturday 31st October: Round 2, 1pm
Round 3, 7pm

Sunday 1st November: Round 4, 1pm
Round 5, 7pm

Monday 2nd November: Round 6, 10am
Round 7, 3pm

Tuesday 3rd November: Round 8, 10am
Round 9, 3pm

PRIZES? Awaiting confirmation of sponsorship. However the prize fund based on 50 entries without sponsorship would be approximately as follows:
1st: $1500
2nd: $750
3rd: $500
4th: $250
Rating prizes: totalling $500

ENTRY FEES? GM, IM, WGM, WIM: free entry
Adults: $85 Under 18 years of age: $70

ENQUIRES? Carl Gorka 0406-021-559 or Grant Szuveges 0401-925-075

**Heartbreak Kid** · 06-11-2009, 03:51 PM

Gah. Horrible dates Grant. That's when my final exams begin :\

**Comeback Kid** · 06-11-2009, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Heartbreak Kid

Gah. Horrible dates Grant. That's when my final exams begin

Yes, I also request revision to the dates.

**Grant Szuveges** · 06-11-2009, 10:45 PM

Ive got some extra info regarding the tournament.

1. GM Gawain Jones from Britain will be playing. We now have 2 GMs....

2. Half point byes will be allowed. This will be particularly useful for the Friday night round where there is a clash with the final round of a Box Hill event. I will use this opportunity to apologise to Box Hill Chess Club for that clash. We had no idea about it when we were organising this event. There will be no problem with players taking a half point bye if they are playing in both. Half point byes may also be useful for the Monday rounds for those who cant get time off work.

3. The event should be a GP catagory 5, although we have not spoken to Brian Jones yet.

**Calvin** · 06-16-2009, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by Grant Szuveges

Ive got some extra info regarding the tournament.

1. GM Gawain Jones from Britain will be playing. We now have 2 GMs....

2. Half point byes will be allowed. This will be particularly useful for the Friday night round where there is a clash with the final round of a Box Hill event. I will use this opportunity to apologise to Box Hill Chess Club for that clash. We had no idea about it when we were organising this event. There will be no problem with players taking a half point bye if they are playing in both. Half point byes may also be useful for the Monday rounds for those who cant get time off work.

3. The event should be a GP catagory 5, although we have not spoken to Brian Jones yet.

I am really looking forward to this. Thanks for the update Grant.

**mowcop** · 06-21-2009, 10:52 PM

A few days ago I was contacted by Igor Goldenberg who said that there is a good likelihood that a venue will be found by the Elwood organizers. We at the Melbourne Chess Club only want to see an event happen over that weekend and in the case of Elwood being able to organize the event, we would step aside and let them do that.

In the time since we decided to organize the tournament in the absence of any details from Elwood, we have secured the participation of 2 GM’s who we would hope could equally play an Elwood weekender as an MCC weekender. We also have a number of sponsorship deals being negotiated, but nothing is definite yet and there is the possibility that any agreed sponsorship could be redirected to another tournament. We also have been in contact with some overseas players who would be interested in coming over for a 9-round FIDE rated tournament. Unfortunately, these will be lost assuming the Elwood organizers decide to run their tournament as a 7 rounder.

The MCC committee next meets on July 8th and then we will have to make a decision about our event. If the Elwood organizers have announced details of their event, we will reschedule our event. However, if no announcements have been made, then we will have a tough decision to make.

Good luck to Igor, and any assistance we can give, we will.

**Z&MLoh** · 06-21-2009, 11:07 PM

Hey Mowcop & Igor,
It doesn't have to be a "them against us" situation. Couldn't this be a joint venture and really build this into a great tournament? In time, this tournament could become a signature tournament for Victoria to rival SIO or Doeberl. Leonard talks about organising an MIO but here is a ready-made competition with a great brand name already (who doesn't know the Melbourne Cup). What do you think? The joint-tournament has the benefit of a few extra pair of hands for organisation, pooled sponsorship, etc.

M

**mowcop** · 07-02-2009, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Z&MLoh

Hey Mowcop & Igor,
It doesn't have to be a "them against us" situation. Couldn't this be a joint venture and really build this into a great tournament? In time, this tournament could become a signature tournament for Victoria to rival SIO or Doeberl. Leonard talks about organising an MIO but here is a ready-made competition with a great brand name already (who doesn't know the Melbourne Cup). What do you think? The joint-tournament has the benefit of a few extra pair of hands for organisation, pooled sponsorship, etc.

M

Hi Mike, yes a joint venture to build a massive tournament would be the ideal but this year it is too late in the day to accomplish this. It would probably need some central organisation as the main sponsors, Bendigo Bank, are looking at local sponsorship for local events. So getting the Carlton Branch and the Elwood Branch tojoint sponsor an event might be problematic.

**mowcop** · 07-02-2009, 12:19 PM

Firstly, sorry to Igor who has tried his utmost to get things going this year. Hopefully Elwood will come back in future years to provide a great event for Victorian chess.

Secondly, the MCC will hold an event over the Cup Weekend this year, though we are not committing ourselves to the long term future of the Victorian long weekend tournament.

**Comeback Kid** · 07-02-2009, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by mowcop

In the time since we decided to organize the tournament in the absence of any details from Elwood, we have secured the participation of 2 GM’s who we would hope could equally play an Elwood weekender as an MCC weekender.

Excellent news! Bravo!

**JKT** · 07-02-2009, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by mowcop

Firstly, sorry to Igor who has tried his utmost to get things going this year. Hopefully Elwood will come back in future years to provide a great event for Victorian chess.

Secondly, the MCC will hold an event over the Cup Weekend this year, though we are not committing ourselves to the long term future of the Victorian long weekend tournament.

Sounds great! Should be competitive.

**Comeback Kid** · 07-02-2009, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by Z&MLoh

Couldn't this be a joint venture and really build this into a great tournament?

Very good question!

**Igor Goldenberg** · 07-06-2009, 11:21 AM

Elwood Bendigo Bank was unable to sponsor the tournament this year.
Best wishes to MCC in organising CUP weekender. I urge anyone who was going to play in Elwood Bendigo Bank championship to play in MCC weekender this year.

City of Port Phillip was kind in offering Port Melbourne town hall (excellent venue IMHO). Without sponsorship, however, it's a moot point.

**Grant Szuveges** · 08-14-2009, 11:20 AM

Hi Everyone

Some news past at committee level last night regarding the Cup Weekender:

1. There will be an earlybird discount. All entries confirmed (and paid) before or on September 30th, will receive a $10 discount.

2. There will be a limit of 100 participants in the event. A "first in first served" system will apply.

So considering these two points, please enter early and get your well earned discount for doing so! For any further info on the event, call me on 0401-925-075 or Carl Gorka on 0406-021-559.

**Comeback Kid** · 08-14-2009, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Grant Szuveges

Hi Everyone

Some news past at committee level last night regarding the Cup Weekender:

1. There will be an earlybird discount. All entries confirmed (and paid) before or on September 30th, will receive a $10 discount.

2. There will be a limit of 100 participants in the event. A "first in first served" system will apply.

So considering these two points, please enter early and get your well earned discount for doing so! For any further info on the event, call me on 0401-925-075 or Carl Gorka on 0406-021-559.

Sounds Terrific Grant!

06-11-2009, 02:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 335	Melbourne Chess Club CUP WEEKENDER I would like to announce some details of the Melbourne Chess Club Cup Weekend tournament for October/November 2009! As follows are the basic details of the event, which will be a 9 round Swiss with a similar format to that of the Doeberl Cup. The event will be FIDE rated with norm opportunities. GM David Smerdon will be participating in the event and we will be starting a list of participants asap. Pamphlets and extra details will be released very soon. MELBOURNE CHESS CLUB CUP WEEKEND TOURNAMENT WHEN? October 30th – November 3rd WHERE? Melbourne Chess Club, 66 Leicester St. Fitzroy, 3065 Telephone. 9416-3149 FORMAT? 9 round Swiss, FIDE rated, with norm opportunities. TIME CONTROLS? Ninety minutes + 30 seconds per move from move 1. Players are required to record all moves. SCHEDULE? Friday 30th October: Round 1, 7pm Saturday 31st October: Round 2, 1pm Round 3, 7pm Sunday 1st November: Round 4, 1pm Round 5, 7pm Monday 2nd November: Round 6, 10am Round 7, 3pm Tuesday 3rd November: Round 8, 10am Round 9, 3pm PRIZES? Awaiting confirmation of sponsorship. However the prize fund based on 50 entries without sponsorship would be approximately as follows: 1st: $1500 2nd: $750 3rd: $500 4th: $250 Rating prizes: totalling $500 ENTRY FEES? GM, IM, WGM, WIM: free entry Adults: $85 Under 18 years of age: $70 ENQUIRES? Carl Gorka 0406-021-559 or Grant Szuveges 0401-925-075

06-11-2009, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Comeback Kid Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 4,712 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by Heartbreak Kid Gah. Horrible dates Grant. That's when my final exams begin Yes, I also request revision to the dates. __________________ . "He was a man, take him for all in all. I shall not look upon his like again." ~ Hamlet ~

06-11-2009, 10:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 335	latest news including some more big news Ive got some extra info regarding the tournament. 1. GM Gawain Jones from Britain will be playing. We now have 2 GMs.... 2. Half point byes will be allowed. This will be particularly useful for the Friday night round where there is a clash with the final round of a Box Hill event. I will use this opportunity to apologise to Box Hill Chess Club for that clash. We had no idea about it when we were organising this event. There will be no problem with players taking a half point bye if they are playing in both. Half point byes may also be useful for the Monday rounds for those who cant get time off work. 3. The event should be a GP catagory 5, although we have not spoken to Brian Jones yet.

06-16-2009, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 232	Originally Posted by Grant Szuveges Ive got some extra info regarding the tournament. 1. GM Gawain Jones from Britain will be playing. We now have 2 GMs.... 2. Half point byes will be allowed. This will be particularly useful for the Friday night round where there is a clash with the final round of a Box Hill event. I will use this opportunity to apologise to Box Hill Chess Club for that clash. We had no idea about it when we were organising this event. There will be no problem with players taking a half point bye if they are playing in both. Half point byes may also be useful for the Monday rounds for those who cant get time off work. 3. The event should be a GP catagory 5, although we have not spoken to Brian Jones yet. I am really looking forward to this. Thanks for the update Grant.

06-21-2009, 10:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
mowcop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 475	A few days ago I was contacted by Igor Goldenberg who said that there is a good likelihood that a venue will be found by the Elwood organizers. We at the Melbourne Chess Club only want to see an event happen over that weekend and in the case of Elwood being able to organize the event, we would step aside and let them do that. In the time since we decided to organize the tournament in the absence of any details from Elwood, we have secured the participation of 2 GM’s who we would hope could equally play an Elwood weekender as an MCC weekender. We also have a number of sponsorship deals being negotiated, but nothing is definite yet and there is the possibility that any agreed sponsorship could be redirected to another tournament. We also have been in contact with some overseas players who would be interested in coming over for a 9-round FIDE rated tournament. Unfortunately, these will be lost assuming the Elwood organizers decide to run their tournament as a 7 rounder. The MCC committee next meets on July 8th and then we will have to make a decision about our event. If the Elwood organizers have announced details of their event, we will reschedule our event. However, if no announcements have been made, then we will have a tough decision to make. Good luck to Igor, and any assistance we can give, we will. __________________ Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand I'm trying out a new blog site..... http://gorkachc.blogspot.com/

06-11-2009, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Heartbreak Kid Show Stopper Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 833 FICS Handle: HeartBreakingKid	Gah. Horrible dates Grant. That's when my final exams begin :\

06-21-2009, 11:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Z&MLoh Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 203	Hey Mowcop & Igor, It doesn't have to be a "them against us" situation. Couldn't this be a joint venture and really build this into a great tournament? In time, this tournament could become a signature tournament for Victoria to rival SIO or Doeberl. Leonard talks about organising an MIO but here is a ready-made competition with a great brand name already (who doesn't know the Melbourne Cup). What do you think? The joint-tournament has the benefit of a few extra pair of hands for organisation, pooled sponsorship, etc. M

07-02-2009, 12:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
mowcop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 475	Originally Posted by Z&MLoh Hey Mowcop & Igor, It doesn't have to be a "them against us" situation. Couldn't this be a joint venture and really build this into a great tournament? In time, this tournament could become a signature tournament for Victoria to rival SIO or Doeberl. Leonard talks about organising an MIO but here is a ready-made competition with a great brand name already (who doesn't know the Melbourne Cup). What do you think? The joint-tournament has the benefit of a few extra pair of hands for organisation, pooled sponsorship, etc. M Hi Mike, yes a joint venture to build a massive tournament would be the ideal but this year it is too late in the day to accomplish this. It would probably need some central organisation as the main sponsors, Bendigo Bank, are looking at local sponsorship for local events. So getting the Carlton Branch and the Elwood Branch tojoint sponsor an event might be problematic. __________________ Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand I'm trying out a new blog site..... http://gorkachc.blogspot.com/

07-02-2009, 12:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
mowcop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 475	Update...MCC will hold this years event Firstly, sorry to Igor who has tried his utmost to get things going this year. Hopefully Elwood will come back in future years to provide a great event for Victorian chess. Secondly, the MCC will hold an event over the Cup Weekend this year, though we are not committing ourselves to the long term future of the Victorian long weekend tournament. __________________ Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand I'm trying out a new blog site..... http://gorkachc.blogspot.com/

07-02-2009, 02:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Comeback Kid Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 4,712 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Possibility of 2 Grandmasters! Originally Posted by mowcop In the time since we decided to organize the tournament in the absence of any details from Elwood, we have secured the participation of 2 GM’s who we would hope could equally play an Elwood weekender as an MCC weekender. Excellent news! Bravo! __________________ . "He was a man, take him for all in all. I shall not look upon his like again." ~ Hamlet ~

07-02-2009, 07:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
JKT Chess novice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ballarat, Victoria Posts: 21	Originally Posted by mowcop Firstly, sorry to Igor who has tried his utmost to get things going this year. Hopefully Elwood will come back in future years to provide a great event for Victorian chess. Secondly, the MCC will hold an event over the Cup Weekend this year, though we are not committing ourselves to the long term future of the Victorian long weekend tournament. Sounds great! Should be competitive.

07-02-2009, 09:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
Comeback Kid Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 4,712 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Good Question Originally Posted by Z&MLoh Couldn't this be a joint venture and really build this into a great tournament? Very good question! __________________ . "He was a man, take him for all in all. I shall not look upon his like again." ~ Hamlet ~

07-06-2009, 11:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
Igor Goldenberg Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 44	Elwood Bendigo Bank 2009 cancelled Elwood Bendigo Bank was unable to sponsor the tournament this year. Best wishes to MCC in organising CUP weekender. I urge anyone who was going to play in Elwood Bendigo Bank championship to play in MCC weekender this year. City of Port Phillip was kind in offering Port Melbourne town hall (excellent venue IMHO). Without sponsorship, however, it's a moot point. __________________ For private coaching email IgorGoldenberg@bluebottle.com Computer tells you what to play, a good coach explains why.

08-14-2009, 11:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 335	$10 earlybird discount Hi Everyone Some news past at committee level last night regarding the Cup Weekender: 1. There will be an earlybird discount. All entries confirmed (and paid) before or on September 30th, will receive a $10 discount. 2. There will be a limit of 100 participants in the event. A "first in first served" system will apply. So considering these two points, please enter early and get your well earned discount for doing so! For any further info on the event, call me on 0401-925-075 or Carl Gorka on 0406-021-559.

08-14-2009, 04:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Comeback Kid Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 4,712 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by Grant Szuveges Hi Everyone Some news past at committee level last night regarding the Cup Weekender: 1. There will be an earlybird discount. All entries confirmed (and paid) before or on September 30th, will receive a $10 discount. 2. There will be a limit of 100 participants in the event. A "first in first served" system will apply. So considering these two points, please enter early and get your well earned discount for doing so! For any further info on the event, call me on 0401-925-075 or Carl Gorka on 0406-021-559. Sounds Terrific Grant! __________________ . "He was a man, take him for all in all. I shall not look upon his like again." ~ Hamlet ~

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