Barry Towns (1953-2026) passed away in August. Barry most recently played in the 2025 Yanofsky Memorial. A Celebration of his Life will be held at the Norwood Community Centre, 87 Walmer Street, Winnipeg, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. https://www.ethicaldeathcare.com/obits/towns-barry
The Manitoba Chess Association (MCA) is pleased to announce that it has established a rebate program to encourage greater participation in MCA tournaments among junior players. For the calendar year 2026, the MCA will be distributing $1,000.00, divided equally, to all junior players (i.e. those born in 2006 or later) who register and play in… Read More »
FM Fletcher Baragar won the 2025 Manitoba Closed Chess Championship, scoring 4.5 in the five-round tournament played August 8-10 at St. John’s College. Baragar first shared the championship in 1975(!), and has won or shared the title in several other years (1981, 1982,1994, 1996). A few months shy of his 70th birthday, Fletcher is the… Read More »
The Manitoba Chess Association is pleased to announce that it has set aside up to $800 to reimburse Manitoba CFC members who participate in the Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC) to be held July 8 to 11 in Surrey, BC. The amount allocated to each individual will depend on the number of Manitoba CFC members… Read More »
The MCA will hold a 4 round classical chess tournament Oct 26-27 at the University of Manitoba. This is an adult-only event for players born 2003 or earlier. Capacity Limit is 30 players. Round 1, Sat 10am Round 2, Sat 1pm Round 3, Sun, 10am Round 4, Sun 1pm The location is the Cross Common… Read More »
Mark Jenkins is helping organize a new casual chess club that will meet in a consistent, dedicated, and booked space in south-west Winnipeg. A first organizer meeting is being held on Saturday June 8 at 2pm at Mark’s home in south-west Winnipeg. Email Mark, mark@parit.ca with your interest in co-organizing and to receive an invite to his… Read More »
2024 April TNT Tuesday Night Tournament One Section – CFC and FIDE Standard Rated Event – Time control – 60 minutes + 30 second increment $ 30 entry fee – Prizes tbd. 5 rounds (5 Tuesdays in April) Location: Canadian Mennonite University (600 Shaftesbury Boulevard) Room D33 (map and direction and important information https://chess.chessmanitoba.org/?page_id=4538 Free Parking ! CFC… Read More »
The Manitoba Chess Association will hold the Winter Seniors Open, a FIDE and CFC rated standard 4 round tournament, starting January 12 2024 at Fort Garry United Church 800 Point Road, Winnipeg. Players must be born in 1974 or earlier. Note; eligibility criteria based on Canadian/US Seniors Championship To pre-register or inquire, text or phone Tournament Director… Read More »
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. The main playing room is the Cross Common Room at St John’s College, 92 Dysart… Read More »
Brandon CFC Rated Chess Tournament 22023 Brandon November WCT (Wednesday Chess Tournament) starts on Wednesday, November 8. This is a CFC Rated events, one section only. Registration fees are: Adults – $20 Juniors – $10Location: Chez Angela Cafe, 9th St. Brandon CFC membership is required, pre-registration is recommended and last day to pre-register is on… Read More »