Felix Andraschko capped his Winnipeg debut with his fourth consecutive win, and won the 2014 May TNT by a full point over Leor Wasserman, Myron Kernetsky and James Atem. Atem took top U1950, with Blair Rutter as 2nd U1950. Francis Trueman was top U1700, with Bruce Reimer taking 2nd U1700. Bd Res White Black Res… Read More »
Felix Andraschko won on Board 1 and leads the tournament with a perfect score. Trailing by a half- point entering the last round, are Jeff Clark and Blair Rutter. Bd Res White Black Res 1 0 Anthony Boron (2010) Felix Andraschko (2102) 1 2 1 Jeff Clark (1988) James Atem (1837) 0 3 1 Blair… Read More »
Blair Rutter writes: Kevin Li is Grade 11 national champion! Congratulations to Kevin Li who had a score of 8.5 out of 9.0 to win the grade 11 championship, at the National Scholastic Chess Tournament held this weekend at the University of Manitoba. Other Manitoba players with plus scores were: Grade 4: Joshua Huston-Earle 5.0… Read More »
Good Luck Team Manitoba! The National Scholastic Chess Championship, entitled the Canadian Chess Challenge, will be played this Sunday and Monday at University College at the University of Manitoba. Students from all 10 provinces will be competing. Best wishes to the Manitoba team: Grade 1: Alex Korenbaum Grade 2: Tyler Huston-Earle Grade 3: Max Russo… Read More »
Information and brochure has been added in the Menu above. Manitoba Chess Association Junior Chess Camp Tuesday August 5 – Friday August 8, 9:30-3:30 University of Winnipeg Manitoba Chess Association – Junior Chess Camp wants to meet the future stars to rock the boards in the province this summer. Open to all junior chess players… Read More »
Josh Henson would like to share an invitation to the general chess public for the following events: Canadian Chess Challenge Blitz Canadian Chess Challenge Bughouse details at: http://chessmanitoba.blogspot.ca/2014/05/2014-canadian-chess-challenge-special.html
Andraschko, Boron, and Atem lead with 2 points. Bd Res White Black Res 1 1 Anthony Boron (2010) Jeff Babb (2160) 0 2 1 Felix Andraschko (2102) Theo Wolchock (1969) 0 3 ½ Gustav L Baron (1910) Leor Wasserman (2079) ½ 4 1 James Atem (1837) Myron Kernetsky (2030) 0 5 0 Phil Le Dorze … Read More »
Eighteen players have started the May TNT. All the rating favorites won in Round 1. Bd Res White Black Res 1 1 Jeff Babb (2160) Phil Le Dorze (1814) 0 2 0 Jamie Campbell (1810) Felix Andraschko (2102) 1 3 1 Leor Wasserman (2079) Bruce Reimer (1655) 0 4 0 Bruce Leaden (1592) Anthony Boron … Read More »
2014 May TNT Tournament $ 15 entry fee – Prizes will be based on entries. Location: University of Winnipeg – Rm 4CM42 4 rounds – May 6, 13, 20, 27 – (This is not a knockout tournament, players will play all 5 rounds) Please note that we intend to start the first round at 7:00… Read More »