A total of 60 entrants over 3 sections contested the 2023 September FIDE Rapids at St. Mary’s Road United Church on September 16. In the Morning U1500 section, Edgardo Nofuente took first with perfect 5-0 score. Martin Riquelme was top U1300/unrated with 4 points. Mason Bilugan took second place money, also with 4 points. Amangeldi… Read More »
The Manitoba Chess Association will hold 2 tournaments on Saturday, September 16th 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… Read More »
In Round 4, Marlon Jodar defeated Jonathon Zaczek to secure at least a tie for first, with one round remaining. In the final round, Jordan Kwiatek spurned a potential draw by repetition; Jodar went on to win and is the 2023 Manitoba Closed Champion with a perfect 5-0 score. Collin Anderson finished second with 4… Read More »
Several upsets in the first round ! However, with the relatively small field, and four rounds remaining, everyone is still in the hunt for the medals.
2023 Manitoba Closed Championship – One Section – CFC and FIDE Standard Rated Event $ 40 entry fee – First Prize $ 250 , 2nd Prize $ 125, 3rd Prize $ 75 Time Control: Game 90 minutes + 30 second increment Eligibility: Players must have a CFC Regular (Lifetime) High Rating of at least 1900 Eligibility: *Players… Read More »
Fifty-one players competed in 2 sections at St. Mary’s United Church on August 12, 2023 Marlon Jodar emerged as the winner of the eighteen player Open section with a perfect 5-0 score. Gustav Baron was 2nd with 4 points. Alexander Slobidker was top U1800 with 3 points. Crosstable at: http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2023/2023_St_Marys_FIDE_Aug_Rapid_O.htm Jim Melnyk won… Read More »
The Manitoba Chess Association will be holding a FIDE and CFC rated rapid tournament on Saturday, August 12th at St. Mary’s Road United Church, 613 St. Mary’s Road. Pre-registration is highly recommended! Text or phone Tournament Director Al MacPherson at 204-898-8485 or email Tony Boron at chessmanitoba@gmail.com Players must be 12 years of age or be CFC/FIDE rated. All… Read More »
Open Section: https://www.chess.ca/en/ratings/t/?id=202306086 U1400 Section: https://www.chess.ca/en/ratings/t/?id=202306087