Marcos Valentino won the 2016 September TnT with a perfect 4-0, followed by Isaac Wiebe with 3.5. Top U2000 was Harshani Konara; 2nd U2000 was shared by Waldemar Schulz and Colin Prince. Cory Letain won top U1800, with 2nd U1800 going to John Klokow. Top U1400 was shared by Udaya Annakkage and Ken Marshall. Bd… Read More »
Seriously ! Isaac Wiebe won a random draw related to playing the PlayMagnus app, and will enjoy a once in a lifetime experience in New York to play in a simul against World Champion Magnus Carlsen. From the organizers: On September 22, Magnus Carlsen will host 10 players from his app, as well as guests… Read More »
Marcos Valentino leads with 3.0 after 3 rounds, with Saul Magnusson, Waldemar Schulz and Isaac Wiebe following with 2.5. In case you are wondering, Isaac was given a full point bye in round 3 as he was mistakenly paired against an opponent who had requested a bye. Bd Res White Res Black 1 1 Marcos Valentino (2196,… Read More »
23 players participated in a tournament held on September 18 in support of Bridging Villages, a Canadian registered charity. Sam Lipnowski and Jonathon Zaczek won the Open section with a score of 4.0 out of 5.0. Cory Letain and Derek Ma shared the U1900 prize with a score of 3.0. In the U1600 section, Lawrence… Read More »
Four players have a 2.0 score after two rounds: Marcos Valentino, Gustav Baron, Saul Magnusson and Waldemar Schulz. Bd Res White Res Black 1 0 Colin Prince (1878, 1.0) 1 Marcos Valentino (2196, 1.0) 2 0 Carter Marshall (1381, 1.0) 1 Gustav L Baron (2106, 1.0) 3 1 Saul Magnusson (2079, 1.0) 0 Will Bonness (1912, 1.0) 4 … Read More »
20 players competed in the first round of the September TNT. Upsets were recorded on four of the ten boards, with Carter Marshall and Udaya Annakkage scoring the biggest upsets. You can still join the tournament next Tuesday, taking a half point bye for the first round. Bd Res White Res Black 1 1 Marcos… Read More »
2016 September TNT – CFC rated. $ 15 entry fee – Prizes will be based on entries. A Location: University of Winnipeg – Rm 4CM42 4 rounds – September 6, 13, 20, 27, – (This is not a knockout tournament, players will play all 4 rounds) (Players may take up to 1 half-point and any… Read More »
Twelve players competed in the double round-robin quad tournament held on Aug. 30. Quad #1 4.5 Gustav Baron 3.5 Jeff Babb 2.0 Marcus Valentino 2.0 Isaac Wiebe Quad #2 3.5 Will Bonness 3.5 Saul Magnusson 2.5 Ken Einarsson 2.5 Jaroslaw Czypinski Quad #3 5.5 Kevin Booth 4.5 Cory Letain 2.0 Larry Samson 0.0 Francis Trueman
Twelve players competed in the round-robin sectional tournament on Aug. 23. Gustav Baron won the top section and Larry Samson won the lower section. Top section: 4.5 Gustav Baron 4.0 Isaac Wiebe 2.5 Colin Prince 2.0 Kevin Booth 2.0 Saul Magnusson 0.0 Phil LeDorze Lower section: 4.0 Larry Samson 3.5 Cory Letain 2.5 Mike Skop… Read More »