Kevin Gentes won the 12th Annual Abe Yanofsky Memorial, holding off Marcos Valentino in the last game to finish. Sam Lipnowski, Jeff Babb, and Jeff Clark tied for 2nd/3rd. Waldemar Schulz and Sam Cleto were top U2000, with James Atem taking 3rd U2000. In the U1800 section, Mick Liebzeit playing his first CFC tournament in… Read More »
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 »
Twenty-two players contested the 2014 Abe Yanofsky Blitz Championship. Time Control – 3 minutes + 2 second increment. (same time control as used in the World Blitz Championship). Kevin Li won the 9 double-round (18 games) tournament with 14 points. Second was shared by C.Iyer, and Nilo (“Black Russian”) Moncal, with 13. Under 1800 was… Read More »
John Remillard writes: To all chessplayers, Help share in the fast approaching Abe Yanofsky Memorial Chess Tournament Friday Aug 29 to Sunday Aug 31. Room 3L08 University of Winnipeg Please bring in your most unusual chess sets. This is a chance to showcase your favourite chess sets for your fellow chess players and chess fans.… Read More »
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