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2023 Manitoba Junior Championship

Dates: December 9-10, 2023

Location: Canadian Mennonite University, 600 Shaftesbury Boulevard

Eligibility: Manitobans born in 2003 or later

Restricted to 28 players, based on CFC ratings.    

Players with CFC regular ratings over 1400, or CFC quick ratings over 1500 will have entry confirmed upon payment of entry fee by Dec 1.  Players with lower ratings will placed on a waiting list. 

Format: 4 round Swiss System – Time Control – G / 90 minutes + 30 second increment

CFC and FIDE rated

Round 1: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023

Round 2: 1:00 p.m Saturday, December 9, 2023 (if Round 1 is completed significantly earlier that 1 p.m. – Round 2 may start earlier by mutual agreement of the pairing opponents.)

Round 3: 9:30 a.m. Sunday, December 10, 2023

Round 4: 1:00 p.m Sunday, December 10, 2023 (if Round 3 is completed significantly earlier that 1 p.m. – Round 4 may start earlier by mutual agreement of the pairing opponents.)

Entry Fee: $ 30 by Dec 1, 2023; $ 40 thereafter.   Payment can be via e-transfer to chessmanitoba@gmail.com to secure your spot.  

Prizes: 1st – $ 100 , 2nd $ 60. Others based on entries.

All players under age 12 must have a guardian in attendance.

Pre-registrantsRating
Nathan Vaughan1911
Brody Fehr1886
Jackson Stordeur1791
Joe Zhou1701
Amangeldi Abdildin1691
Mick Aiello1616
Nicole Zhang1548
Prabhav Repaka1533
Aiden Ling1510
Mason Bilugan1480

 

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Winnipeg Open Chess Tournament – Jan 5-6-7, 2024

The Manitoba Chess Association will hold the Winnipeg Open, a FIDE and CFC rated standard tournament January 5-6-7 at the University of Manitoba. This tournament features a $500 prize enhancement.

There will be an open section and an under-1600 section.

  • Round 1, Fri 7pm
  • Round 2, Sat 10am
  • Round 3, Sat 230pm
  • Round 4, Sun 10am
  • Round 5, Sun 230pm

The main playing room is the Cross Common Room at St John’s College, 92 Dysart Road. Free parking is available.

To pre-register, text or phone Tournament Director Al MacPherson at 204-898-8485 or email Tony Boron at chessmanitoba@gmail.com

CFC membership is required (valid for 12 months – $25 for adults, $ 17 for juniors) contact chessmanitoba@gmail.com for details and/or can be obtained at CFC site chess.ca

New players without CFC Memberships must pre-register. Onsite registration will not be accepted for new players.

  • Time control of 90 minutes plus 30 second increment per move.
  • Recording of moves required.
  • $40 pre-payment entry fee to chessmanitoba@gmail.com before Friday, December 22.
  • $50 regular and onsite entry fee.
  • Onsite registration from 5pm until 630pm Jan 5.
  • Players may request one, ½ point bye for rounds 1-4. Must request before round 2.
  • Cash prizes based on entries, $500 enhanced.
  • MCA anti-cheating protocols in effect.
  • All players under age 12 must have a guardian in attendance. 
  • Some rounds may feature forced byes depending on player count.   

Under-1600 Section

  • Players must be unrated or have both CFC and FIDE standard/rapid/quick ratings below 1600.
  • Unrated players are ineligible for top prize in this section.

 

sectionnamecityratingstatus
openRay KuryliwWinnipeg, MB1717$ confirmed
Amangeldi AbdildinWinnipeg, MB1690$ confirmed
John KlokowWinnipeg, MB1622$ confirmed
under 1600Flyn VillamarPrince Albert, Sask1344$ confirmed
Eros VillamarPrince Albert, Sask1328$ confirmed
John ChanWinnipeg, MB1104$ confirmed

2023 November TNT – final round results

James Currie won the tournament with a perfect 4-0 score.

Several players were next with 3 points;

Mark Klusa, Jeff Babb, Jordan Kwiatek, Nathan Vaughan, Jackson Stordeur, and Ray Kuryliw shared the pooled 2nd place and U1800 prizes.  Gabriel Hamm took the U1650 prize.

Daniel Bouchard, Oliver de Meyer, and Aiden Ling all scored 2 points to share the U1500 prize.

BdResWhiteBlackRes
10 Jordan Kwiatek (1983 3.0)James Currie (1938 3.0)1
20 Nathan Vaughan (1907 3.0)Jeff Babb (2029 2.0)1
3½ Amangeldi Abdildin (1690 2.0)Blair Rutter (1884 2.0)½
41 Mark Klusa (1790 2.0)Mick Aiello (1576 2.0)0
50 Zixuan [Joe] Zhou (1667 2.0)Jackson Stordeur (1753 2.0)1
61 Gabriel Hamm (1191 2.0)Sean Rook (1714 2.0)0
71 Ray Kuryliw (1711 2.0)Daniel Joseph Bouchard (1215 2.0)0
81 Aiden Ling (1468 1.0)Nicole Zhang (1898 1.0)0
90 Cory Letain (1722 1.0)John Klokow (1622 1.0)1
10½ Prabhav Repaka (1535 1.0)Charitha Hansima (1703 1.0)½
110 Cory Ash (1105 0.5)Oliver de Meyer (1481 1.0)1
121 Anthony Boron (2014 0.5)Keith Gannon (1539 0.5)0
131 Francis Trueman (1404 0.0)Buddhi Rajapaksha (unr. 0.0)0

TNTs will resume January 9, 2024

Crosstable at:

http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2023/2023_Nov_TNT.htm

Maria Helena tournament results

Over 80 players participated in the first Maria Helena chess tournament held in Winnipeg on November 26.

In the Open section, Marlon Jodar won the trophy (on tiebreak) and shared the first and second place prize money ($750 apiece) with Gustav Baron (second place trophy winner), each scoring 5.0 points.  Third place prize money of $250 was split between Jonathon Zaczek (third place trophy winner), Jordan Kwiatek, Joshua Gerona, Marcos Valentino and Theo Wolchock, each scoring 3.5 points.

The under 1900 class prize of $100 was won by Brody Fehr with a score of 3.0 points.

The <1800 section $500 first prize and trophy was won by Gleb Zudin with a perfect 6.0 score.  The second place trophy and $300 in prize money went to Gabriel Hamm with a score of 5.5 points.  Third place prize money of $200 was split between Zachery Gies (third place trophy winner), Jerric Quebrado, Luis Enconde, Aiden Ling and Cesar Villamayor, each scoring 5.0 points.

Top <1600 prize was won by Jerric Quebrado.

Top unrated prize was won by Cesar Villamayor.

Top female prize was won by Aisha Abdildina with a score of 2.5 points.

Top senior prize was won by Luis Exconde.

Major sponsor of the tournament was Rhommel Climacosa.  Primary organizer was Gilbert Perez.  Special thanks to emcee Rodel Olesco, and to Roxanne Lee and Rose Punta who handled the registrations and pairings.

Thanks as well to the Manitoba Chess Association and the Winnipeg Chess Association who provided clocks and sets.

Crosstables can be found at:

Chess-Results Server Chess-results.com – 1st Maria Helena Chess Tournament Open

Chess-Results Server Chess-results.com – 1st Maria Helena Chess Tournament 1800 and Below

2023 November TNT – Round 3 results

After three rounds, Jordan Kwiatek, James Currie, and Nathan Vaughan lead with 3 points.

BdResWhiteBlackRes
10 Jackson Stordeur (1753 2.0)Jordan Kwiatek (1983 2.0)1
21 James Currie (1938 2.0)Mark Klusa (1790 2.0)0
30 Gabriel Hamm (1191 2.0)Nathan Vaughan (1907 2.0)1
4½ Jeff Babb (2029 1.5)Blair Rutter (1884 1.5)½
51 Mick Aiello (1576 1.0)Cory Letain (1722 1.0)0
61 Sean Rook (1714 1.0)Thomas Pearce (1534 1.0)0
70 Prabhav Repaka (1535 1.0)Ray Kuryliw (1711 1.0)1
81 Amangeldi Abdildin (1690 1.0)Oliver de Meyer (1481 1.0)0
91 Zixuan [Joe] Zhou (1667 1.0)Aiden Ling (1468 1.0)0
100 Keith Gannon (1539 0.5)Daniel Joseph Bouchard (1215 1.0)1
111 Nicole Zhang (1898 0.0)Cory Ash (1105 0.5)0
121 Charitha Hansima (1703 0.0)Francis Trueman (1404 0.0)0
131 John Klokow (1622 0.0)Buddhi Rajapaksha (unr. 0.0)0
½ Al MacPherson (1672 1.5)BYE

Crosstable at:

http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2023/2023_Nov_TNT.htm

2023 November St. Mary’s FIDE Rapid results

Fifty-one entries contested the 2023 November FIDE Rapids at St. Mary’s Road United Church on November 18.

In the morning U1600 section, Amangeldi Abdildin won with   4.5 points from 5 rounds.

Amangeldi Abdildin being congratulated by Tournament Director Al MacPherson

U1600 winner Amangeldi Abdildin being congratulated by Tournament Director Al MacPherson

John Chan and Jon Bettner shared 2nd/3rd place prizes with 4 points.

George Zhelev was 4th with 3.5 points

Top unrated was Cole Chicoine with 2.5 points.

In the afternoon Open Section, Marlon Jodar  emerged as the winner, with 4.5 points.

Tournament Director Al MacPherson congratulatiing Marlon Jodar

Tournament Director Al MacPherson congratulating Open winner Marlon Jodar

Michael Odugbesan, Gustav Baron, Aleksandar Zashev and James Currie shared 2nd/3rd place prizes with 4 points.

Gleb Zudin was top U1700 with 3.5 points.

Gabriel Hamm, Prabhav Repaka, Chenghong Zhang, and Mason Bilugan, with 3 points, shared in the 2nd U1700

The tournaments were organized and directed by Al MacPherson.  Administrative assistance from Tony Boron.  Special thanks to John Klokow  house player, ensuring no one else had to take a bye.  Thanks to those who help set up and take down tables and equipment.

Crosstables at:

http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2023/2023_St_Marys_FIDE_Nov_Rapid_Open.htm

http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2023/2023_St_Marys_FIDE_Nov_Rapid_U1600.htm

2023 November TNT – Round 2 results

After two rounds, Jordan Kwiatek, James Currie, Nathan Vaughan, Mark Klusa, Jackson Stordeur, and Gabriel Hamm lead with 2 points.

BdResWhiteBlackRes
11 Jordan Kwiatek (1983 1.0)Sean Rook (1714 1.0)0
20 Ray Kuryliw (1711 1.0)James Currie (1938 1.0)1
31 Nathan Vaughan (1907 1.0)Amangeldi Abdildin (1690 1.0)0
41 Mark Klusa (1790 1.0)Zixuan [Joe] Zhou (1667 1.0)0
50 Thomas Pearce (1534 1.0)Jackson Stordeur (1753 1.0)1
60 Cory Letain (1722 1.0)Gabriel Hamm (1191 1.0)1
70 Pietro Aiello (1578 0.5)Jeff Babb (2029 0.5)1
81 Blair Rutter (1884 0.5)Keith Gannon (1539 0.5)0
91 Oliver de Meyer (1481 0.0)Nicole Zhang (1898 0.0)0
101 Aiden Ling (1468 0.0)Charitha Hansima (1703 0.0)0
111 Daniel Joseph Bouchard (1215 0.0)John Klokow (1622 0.0)0
121 Mick Aiello (1576 0.0)Francis Trueman (1404 0.0)0
130 Buddhi Rajapaksha (unr. 0.0)Prabhav Repaka (1535 0.0)1
½ Al MacPherson (1672 1.0)BYE
½ Ante Mandusic (1204 0.0)BYE
½ Cory Ash (1105 0.0)BYE

Crosstable at:

http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2023/2023_Nov_TNT.htm

2023 November TNT – Round 1 results

Twenty-nine players have started the last TNT of the year.

BdResWhiteBlackRes
10 Gustav L Baron (2057)Zixuan [Joe] Zhou (1667)1
20 John Klokow (1622)Jordan Kwiatek (1983)1
31 James Currie (1938)Mick Aiello (1576)0
40 Prabhav Repaka (1535)Nathan Vaughan (1907)1
50 Nicole Zhang (1898)Thomas Pearce (1534)1
60 Oliver de Meyer (1481)Mark Klusa (1790)1
71 Jackson Stordeur (1753)Aiden Ling (1468)0
80 Francis Trueman (1404)Cory Letain (1722)1
91 Sean Rook (1714)Daniel Joseph Bouchard (1215)0
100 Ante Mandusic (1204)Ray Kuryliw (1711)1
110 Charitha Hansima (1703)Gabriel Hamm (1191)1
120 Cory Ash (1105)Amangeldi Abdildin (1690)1
131 Al MacPherson (1672)Buddhi Rajapaksha (unr.)0
½ Jeff Babb (2029)BYE
½ Pietro Aiello (1578)BYE
½ Keith Gannon (1539)BYE

Crosstable at:

http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2023/2023_Nov_TNT.htm

Two Rapid Chess Tournaments on Saturday, Nov 18

The Manitoba Chess Association will hold 2 tournaments on Saturday, November 18th at St. Mary’s Road United Church, 613 St. Mary’s Road.

Some players are eligible to play in either or both tournaments.  

To pre-register, text or phone Tournament Director Al MacPherson at 204-898-8485 or email Tony Boron at chessmanitoba@gmail.com

CFC membership required (valid for 12 months – $25 for adults, $ 17 for juniors) contact chessmanitoba@gmail.com for details and/or can be obtained at CFC site chess.ca

New players without CFC Memberships must pre-register. Onsite registration will not be accepted for new players.

Morning Under-1600 Tournament

Players must be unrated or have both CFC and FIDE quick (rapid) ratings below 1600.

$15 early pre-payment entry fee to chessmanitoba@gmail.com until Thursday, November 16th. After November 16th entry costs $20.

All players under age 12 must have a guardian in attendance. 

Onsite registration from 830am with first round starting at 9am. 

Final round expected to end after 12 noon. 

5 round Swiss system with time control of 12 minutes with a 10 second delay.

Afternoon Tournament

Afternoon tournament will have an Open section and optional lower section. Lower section to be determined closer to the tournament start.

Players must be at least 16 years of age (born 2007 or before) or have CFC/FIDE ratings above 1400. No exceptions.

$15 early pre-payment entry fee to chessmanitoba@gmail.com until Thursday, November 16th. After November 16thth entry costs $20.

Onsite registration from 1230pm with first round starting at 1pm 

Final round expected to end around 6pm. 

5 round Swiss system with time control of 20 minutes with a 10 second delay.

Notes for both tournaments

    • $$ prizes depending on entries.
    • MCA anti-cheating protocols in effect.
    • Rating formula is higher of FIDE rapid / CFC quick. Otherwise, CFC standard, then FIDE standard.
    • Tournaments are CFC and FIDE rated.
    • Some rounds may feature forced byes depending on player count.  
    • Recording of moves not required. 
    • Limited parking on church property but there is free local street parking. 
    • Front room of church will be available for game reviews, socializing, waiting.