Jamie Campbell upset Isaac Wiebe on Board 1 to grab a piece of second place (along with Marcos Valentino), and cap a tournament which should result in a large rating gain. Jamie was also eligible for the top U2000 prize. As mentioned last week, Isaac had already clinched first after round 8. Third place was… Read More »
Isaac Wiebe continued his impressive run in the 2015 Winnipeg Open by downing last year’s winner, Gustav Baron, in the penultimate round. He has also clinched first, with a 1.5 lead over Jeff Babb, Marcos Valentino, Jamie Campbell, and Myron Kernetsky. Thanks to those who helped set up and pack up, and thanks to those… Read More »
Isaac Wiebe won again, and now has a one-point lead over Jeff Babb and Gustav Baron. Also, thanks to those who helped set up and pack up the 15 sets. Bd Res White Black Res 1 0 Myron Kernetsky (1877 4.5) Isaac Wiebe (2037 5.0) 1 2 ½ Jeff Babb (2198 4.5) Waldemar Schulz (2015… Read More »
Isaac Wiebe has taken over the lead of the Winnipeg Open, when Jeff Babb did not have enough time to convert potential winning chances. Ken Einarsson had a biggest rating upset, defeating your scribe. Bd Res White Black Res 1 1 Isaac Wiebe (2037 4.0) Jeff Babb (2198 4.5) 0 2 ½ Waldemar Schulz (2015… Read More »
Jeff Babb maintained his half-point lead going into Round 6 next Tuesday. Bd Res White Black Res 1 0 Gustav L Baron (2031 3.0) Jeff Babb (2198 3.5) 1 2 ½ Leor Wasserman (2061 3.0) Myron Kernetsky (1877 3.0) ½ 3 0 Anthony Boron (2075 2.5) Isaac Wiebe (2037 3.0) 1 4 1 Marcos Valentino… Read More »