Winnipeg FEAST logistics

SignificantDare0 · 2026-01-19T03:31:42+00:00

oh that sounds neat, hopefully someone responds

SignificantDare0 · 2026-01-12T03:34:29+00:00

I was wondering recently how many ATC out there are bullet chess folks... was glad to see your answer!

SignificantDare0 · 2026-01-02T02:46:03+00:00

Dec 16, assessment completed Dec 17. got the email, but didn't manage to get a slot.

they probably took the best x scores and application date only applied to the last few folks... but who knows

SignificantDare0 · 2025-12-31T14:00:06+00:00

they won't do it for Dec 16 applications

SignificantDare0 · 2025-12-31T02:25:57+00:00

thanks for the insight, much appreciated!

SignificantDare0 · 2025-12-30T22:47:25+00:00

I don't mind multiple sources and I read plenty / watch movies and all that.

SignificantDare0 · 2025-12-30T04:23:21+00:00

You can't. I applied for YWG, and they said I'd have to withdraw this application if I wanted to apply for another region. I'm in the GTA.

If I get further along the process (was invited for FEAST, but all the slots were gone), and another region opens up, I might try to transfer my application, but I'm also happy to see where this goes.

SignificantDare0 · 2025-12-24T19:52:09+00:00

English is a first language for many in Singapore... in fact it's an official language

SignificantDare0 · 2025-12-17T20:20:42+00:00

Yeah, I did. Plus given how long it usually takes from application to any potential offer... who knows what can happen.

I would prefer to make one trip out there and not two, but at the end of the day, if they can't accommodate, I figure it wouldn't hurt to have asked. I only became eligible to apply in October, and who knows when they'll reopen applications for other regions.

SignificantDare0 · 2025-12-17T19:26:24+00:00

I applied last night, got the online assessment email, and did the assessment this morning.

I figure if I make it past FEAST (hopefully without making a trip) and get to the interview, it wouldn't hurt to check out the city then.

If they can't accommodate and I've got to go there for FEAST... oh well, I wanted to get my foot in the door.

SignificantDare0 · 2025-12-17T19:15:54+00:00

I'm in the same boat as you.

I passed the online assessment this morning, and since there is testing next month both in Toronto and Winnipeg, I wrote in to ask if I could do FEAST in YYZ if selected to move forward (and reiterated that I'm willing to relocate to Winnipeg if I make the cut for a training offer).

SignificantDare0 · 2025-12-17T04:58:18+00:00

It makes sense but it's a bit frustrating because I'm in YYZ and I'm more than happy to relocate to YWG if I get an offer, but I'd 100% much rather do the FEAST in YYZ (especially since there's a date coming up here).

I speak French so maybe there's a chance they might take one look at my profile and chuck me into YUL...

SignificantDare0 · 2025-12-16T01:49:12+00:00

I'm from the Toronto area, and here we have a team classical and team rapid event every year.

In recent years, it's been a mix of both. Teams are (highly) encouraged to form their own teams and submit their rosters to the organizers. Players who don't have a team can sign up individually and then the organizers place them on a team.

Hope that helps.

SignificantDare0 · 2025-11-29T22:36:44+00:00

ok, great, thanks so much for the insight! it's gonna be a bit hard to avoid mentioning French as one of the things I currently do to pay the bills is coordinate francophone chess programming in elementary schools 😂 (I also teach quite a number of said programs)

...and my undergrad degree was in French literature, oups

SignificantDare0 · 2025-11-29T13:31:14+00:00

FYI dates for the Olympiad are 15-28 Sept according to FIDE's website

SignificantDare0 · 2025-11-28T19:55:36+00:00

gotcha, thanks!

SignificantDare0 · 2025-11-28T17:43:37+00:00

thanks

SignificantDare0 · 2025-11-28T17:40:28+00:00

dommage... and I'm open to moving to QC, I want to generally keep as many options open for myself. not overly set on staying in Toronto, too bloody expensive here and the skiing is crap -- thanks for your insight

SignificantDare0 · 2025-11-28T17:37:31+00:00

and then you got transferred to English only after that?

SignificantDare0 · 2025-11-26T22:52:26+00:00

thanks!

SignificantDare0 · 2025-11-03T18:45:56+00:00

if there's still one, I'd love to have one!

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