12th Annual Abe Yanofsky Memorial Chess Tournament This tournament is the signature event of the Manitoba Chess Association. It is named in honour of Abe Yanofsky, the first chess player in the British Commonwealth to be awarded the Grandmaster title. Mr. Yanofsky, who died in 2000, was a prominent Winnipeg lawyer and city councillor. Dates:… Read More »
Jeff Babb is the new leader with 3.5 after defeating Tony Boron on Board 1. Felix Andraschko, James Atem, Sam Lipnowski, and Boron are on 3 with four rounds remaining. The tournament continues with Round 5 on July 8. Projected Prize Fund: 1st $ 90, 2nd $ 50, 3rd $ 30 U2000, U1900, U1701, U15000 … Read More »
Tony Boron leads with a perfect score after rounds; Jeff Babb and Gustav Baron are a half-point back. No less than 8 players have 2 points. You can still join the action next week with 1.5 points in byes for the first 3 rounds. Bd Res White Black Res 1 0 Leor Wasserman (2084) Anthony… Read More »
Sam Lipnowski and Marcos Valentino shared first with 4 points. Crosstable at http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2014/2014BB.htm
Only three players have a perfect score after 2 rounds; Leor Wasserman, Anthony Boron, and Gustav Baron. You can still join the tournament next week with 1 point in byes for the first two rounds. Bd Res White Black Res 1 ½ Samuel Lipnowski (2217) Jeff Clark (1988) ½ 2 ½ Blair Rutter (1945) Felix… Read More »
The eight-round 2014 Winnipeg Open has started with 23 players. Several of the top seeds had difficult games, but only Peter Magyar with a win over Waldemar Schulz,and Derek Ma drawing Jeff Babb, were exceptions to the favorites winning. With 3 half-point byes allowed this tournament, there is still time to join next week. Bd… Read More »
2014 Winnipeg Open – Remember the ’74 Pan-Am ( a special Tuesday Night Tournament) $ 20 entry fee – Prizes will be based on entries. Location: University of Winnipeg – Rm 4CM42 8 rounds – June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 8, 15, 22, 29 – (This is not a knockout tournament, players will play… Read More »