In Round 4, Marlon Jodar defeated Jonathon Zaczek to secure at least a tie for first, with one round remaining. In the final round, Jordan Kwiatek spurned a potential draw by repetition; Jodar went on to win and is the 2023 Manitoba Closed Champion with a perfect 5-0 score. Collin Anderson finished second with 4… Read More »
Marlon Jodar leads with 3 points, followed by Jonathon Zaczek at 2.5 points. Crosstable at http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2023/2023_MB_Closed.htm
Several upsets in the first round ! However, with the relatively small field, and four rounds remaining, everyone is still in the hunt for the medals.
Jeff Babb won the 2023 August TNT with a perfect 4-0 score. Second was Iqvinder Dhillon with 3.5. Top U1800 was shared by Marcus Guan and Peter Thompson, each finishing with 3 points Top U1500 was won by Sean Rook with 2.5 points. Crosstable at: http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2023/2023_Aug_TNT.htm
2023 Manitoba Closed Championship – One Section – CFC and FIDE Standard Rated Event $ 40 entry fee – First Prize $ 250 , 2nd Prize $ 125, 3rd Prize $ 75 Time Control: Game 90 minutes + 30 second increment Eligibility: Players must have a CFC Regular (Lifetime) High Rating of at least 1900 Eligibility: *Players… Read More »
Jeff Babb and Iqvinder Dhillon lead with 3 points. Dhillon has a pre-requested bye for the final Round 4. Inuri Kahanda is next with 2.5 points. Crosstable at: http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2023/2023_Aug_TNT.htm
Fifty-one players competed in 2 sections at St. Mary’s United Church on August 12, 2023 Marlon Jodar emerged as the winner of the eighteen player Open section with a perfect 5-0 score. Gustav Baron was 2nd with 4 points. Alexander Slobidker was top U1800 with 3 points. Crosstable at: http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2023/2023_St_Marys_FIDE_Aug_Rapid_O.htm Jim Melnyk won… Read More »
Jeff Babb, Iqvinder Dhillon, Peter Thompson, and Daniel Peirson lead with 2 points. Crosstable at: http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2023/2023_Aug_TNT.htm
Twenty-six players have started the 2023 August TNT. Notable results included Inuri Kahanda’s win over Collin Anderson, and newcomer Sean Rook’s win over Joe Zhou. Crosstable at: http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2023/2023_Aug_TNT.htm