Theo Wolchock writes at https://www.facebook.com/groups/rockerchess/: “The 2017 Winnipeg Open/ Joe Dreman Memorial saw huge action in the first 4 rounds, and is now past the half way point. Leading the tournament is 2nd seed Isaac Wiebe, who shares first place with Tony Boron and highly unexpected Brock Beach, all with 3.5/4. Second place is shared… Read More »
Brock Beach and Tony Boron lead the 34 player field with 3 points.
The five players who won on the top 5 boards are the only participants with a perfect 2-0 score in the the current 32 player field. Still time to enter this 8-round event next week with a total of one-point in byes for the first two missed rounds.
18 players competed in the 3rd annual Mind Sports Manitoba chess tournament, held June 10 at the Sinclair Park Community Center. Nilo Moncal won clear first with a score of 4.5 out of 5.0. Tied for second place were Marcos Valentino and Theo Wolchock with a score of 4.0. Special thanks to tournament sponsors: The… Read More »
Mind Sports Manitoba is hosting its 3rd annual open chess tournament on Saturday, June 10 from 9:00 to 4:00 pm at the Sinclair Park Community Centre in Winnipeg (corner of Arlington St. and Church Ave.). Details as follows: 5 round Swiss, 30 minutes per player $20 entry fee Prizes: cash, chess items and the Mind… Read More »
Twenty-nine players are currently registered for the 2017 Winnipeg Open, already exceeding last year’s total. You can still join the action for this eight-round tournament next week. The rating favorites won on all boards, but not without some anxious moments.
2017 Winnipeg Open – Joe Dreman Memorial (a special Tuesday Night Tournament) CFC and FIDE rated. $ 20 entry fee – Prizes will be based on entries. Approximately $ 200 will be added to the prize fund through the Joe Dreman legacy Location: University of Winnipeg – Room 4CM42 8 rounds – June 6, 13,… Read More »