Thursday, March 29, 2012

2012 March TNT has been rated

See the crosstable here

Also, the Baron-Reimer match has been rated

Congratulations to the following who achieved peak ratings:

Cody Baron
Anthony Boron
Ryne Swift
Leor Wasserman

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Cecil's Saturday Puzzle March 10, 2012

from the Winnipeg Free Press
Mate in 2 (Katz)
1.Nc2

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Cecil's Saturday Puzzle February 25, 2012

from the Winnipeg Free Press
White to mate in 2 (Mosely)



 1. Ne4 !!
The knight is hanging eight different ways !
Young Kevin Li solved it in between his own moves at the TNT.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Brian Evans 1962-2012

Brian Evans has passed away.  Brian was one of most active players in the past few years, and in fact had played as recently as the 2012 January TNT.

Below is a link to his CFC results
http://chess.ca/players?check_rating_number=141720&key=120303

He was a solid C-player, with his rating rarely outside the 1500-1600 range.  But I will remember him most for his gentle demeanour, his unfailing willingness to  help  set up early on Tuesdays, and the brief chats we had before the rounds.

Obituary

BRIAN EVANS

BRIAN JOHN EVANS November 11, 1962 - February 27, 2012 Suddenly on Monday, February 27, 2012, Brian passed away at Seven Oaks Hospital at the age of 49 years. Viewing will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca. Glen Lawn Funeral Home (204) 982-7550

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on March 03, 2012

2012 March TNT starts Tuesday, March 6

2012 March TNT 
$ 15 entry fee  -   Prizes will be based on entries. 
Location: University of Winnipeg - Rm 4CM42
4CM42 <-click here for map
4 rounds - March 6, 13, 20, 27 - (This is not a knockout tournament, players will play all 4 rounds)
Please note that we intend to start the first round at 7:00 p.m. sharp.

Tuesday Night Tournaments are held every month of the year, (except for November and December when things are organized a little differently).

There is one game per week.

All of the TNTs are Swiss (pairing) style tournaments with a time control of G /110 minutes [Each player has 1 hour 50 minutes  to complete their moves, the game will be be 3 hours and 40 minutes maximum]

The TNTs are typically 4 round events (one game for 4 consecutive Tuesdays in the month).

Start time is 7:00 pm and the TD will confirm costs
$ 15 entry fee for all , and CFC membership required[$ 20 for a one-tournament membership or $ 49 for 12 months- new members pay only $ 36 for the year for the CFC membership])

Registration for tournament -Tuesday, March 6 - approximately 6:35 pm to 6:50 pm

Registration will be cut off at 6:50 pm. (If you think you may be late, please send an email to
chessmanitoba 'at' gmail.com) before 5 pm (you can try later, but the wireless access at the U may be problematic)

Location: University of Winnipeg - Rm 4CM42
4CM42 <-click here for mapEasiest way to get there is to take the elevator at the north end (Ellice) to the 5th Floor(if that Elevator is operating) Otherwise, there is an elevator just to the west of the old Bookstore location.  Our goal is to start the first round at 7:00 p.m. sharp.

Friday, March 2, 2012

2012 Spring Hockey Open - March 4

2012 Spring Hockey Open - March 4
 All entrants will be entered in a draw for 2 tickets to the NHL game at the MTS Centre, March 26, 2012 - Ottawa Senators at Winnipeg Jets. 

 $ 25 Entry Fee
 Time Control  - Game / 15 minutes
 First Prize $ 50
Second Prize - Chess Book
First Novice (first time playing in a tournament) $ 25 plus a chess book.
There are two ways to enter: in person at the event between 12:30 and 1 p.m.; or in advance, by sending a cheque to the Manitoba Chess Association c/o Blair Rutter, 76 Newcroft Rd., Winnipeg, MB R2J 3M8.
You can also email blairrutter  at  shaw.ca, but payment must be received by the start of the tournament.
Registration: 12:30 pm - Sunday, March 4 

University of Winnipeg - Room 5L24 (or potentially down the hall at 4CM42)
 All entrants will be entered in a draw for 2 tickets to the NHL game at the MTS Centre, March 26, 2012 - Ottawa Senators at Winnipeg Jets.  

Tickets generously donated by moving company, Two Small Men with Big Hearts
http://www.2smallmenwithbigheartswinnipeg.ca/
Moving, Packing

Winner of the chess tournament gets an additional entry into the draw.
Manitoba Gaming Control Commission License # MGCC-5567- RF

Kevin Li now has a FIDE rating

http://ratings.fide.com/card.phtml?event=2615991

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