The Manitoba Chess Association will hold the 2025 Yanofsky Memorial, a FIDE and CFC rated standard tournament August 30-31, September 1 at the University of Manitoba. This will be the 19th Yanofsky Memorial, held to commemorate ‘Canada’s first Grandmaster’. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Yanofsky Capacity Limit is 50 players. Players must be at least 16 years of age… Read More »
Jackson Stordeur won the 2025 July TNT with a 4-0 score, replicating his June TNT victory ! Svitlana Protsyuk, Alan Nagelberg, Jeff Babb, and Will Bonness with 3 points shared 2nd/3rd. Ian Zhang and Sunyo Kim with 2 points shared the U1800 prizes. Leo Gao won the Novice section with 3.5; Asher Jo was 2nd… Read More »
Fletcher Baragar and Jeff Babb drew in Round 4 to ensure a tie for first place with 3½ points, each. There was a three way tie for 3rd – 5th between Blair Rutter, Jim Lauritson, and James Melnyk, all with 3 points. 19 players participated in the event which was directed by John Klokow. Jeff… Read More »
Jackson Stordeur leads with 3 points, with Yakiv Gres next with 2.5 points. Crosstables at: http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2025/2025JulyTNT.htm http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2025/2025JulyTNTnovice.htm
Yakiv Gres won the 2025 Summer Junior Open. Yakiv scored 5/6 and secured 1st place with a final round win. (Yakiv Gres – 2025 Summer Junior Open Winner) Joe Zhou and Rhailey Punay tied for 2nd / 3rd with 4.5 points. Aiden Ling won the under-1800 prize with a 4 point score. 4 players tied… Read More »
Nicole Zhang, with 4.5 points topped the eighteen player Under 1800 MCA FIDE Rapid tournament held at St. Mary’s United Church on July 20. Kayden Joynt and Zach Lee, scoring 4 points, shared the 2nd and 3rd place prizes. Matthew Sun, Oscar Zhang, Yustyna Makarchuk, and Nithya Sistla scored 2.5 points to share the u1500… Read More »
This event is cancelled due to low interest. Female players interested in paying in the Yanofsky tournament may inquire about discounted entry. The Manitoba Chess Association will hold an open tournament for women and girls of all chess levels, August 8-9-10 at St John’s College, U of M. This tournament is standard chess, long format… Read More »
After 3 rounds, Fletcher Baragar and Jeff Babb are leading with 3 points. The final round will take place on July 25.
Jackson Stordeur, Svitlana Protsyuk, and Yakiv Gres lead with 2 points Crosstables at: http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2025/2025JulyTNT.htm http://www.chessmanitoba.org/tournaments/2025/2025JulyTNTnovice.htm
The Manitoba Chess Association will hold 2 tournaments on Sunday, July 20 at St. Mary’s Road United Church, 613 St. Mary’s Road. Both events are CFC and FIDE rated. Some players are eligible to play in either or both tournaments. To pre-register, text or phone Tournament Director Al MacPherson at 204-898-8485 or email Tony Boron… Read More »