Thursday, February 27, 2014

2014 February TNT has been rated by the CFC

2014 February TNT has been rated by the CFC.
Please see the crosstable.

Congratulations to the following who achieved new peak ratings:

Alex Platt            2068
Daniel Raihman  1806
Jamie Campbell  1810
Theo Wolchock   1947


Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - February 22, 2014

from the Winnipeg Free Press
White to mate in 2 (Meredith)
1. Qb4

Thursday, February 20, 2014

2013 Manitoba Junior has been rated by the CFC




The 2013 Manitoba Junior (just concluded)  has been rated by the CFC,
See the crosstable.

Congratulations to the winner Kevin Li, who achieved a new peak rating of 2285,  and the second place finisher, Theo Wolchock, who gained 171 rating points to achieve a new peak rating of 1926.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - February 8, 2014

from the Winnipeg Free Press
White to move and mate in 2 (Neuhaus)

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Tournament at Finn's Pub at the Forks - Sunday, February 16


Finn's Pub at the Forks
2nd Floor
Johnston Terminal
210 25 Forks Market Rd
Winnipeg, MB

http://www.wowhospitality.ca/restaurants/finns.html

Time:  Registration at 1:30.  Games start at 2:00
Entry Fee: $10
Games:  10 minutes per player per game, guaranteed 5 games.
Five-round Swiss.  One or two sections, depending on turnout.
Prize fund:  Based on entries, with an enhancement provided by Finn’s Pub
All players, including minors, are welcome to play.

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Curt Brasket 1932-2014

Dale Gustafson called a few days ago to say 'Hi' to all his friends up north, and also to inform me of Curt Brasket's passing. I only really knew of Curt as the legendary 16-time Minnesota Champion (although I did see him last at the 2002 Governor's Cup), but some of the travelling crew from the 70s, such as Irwin Lipnowski, John Burstow, Cecil Rosner,  and Fletcher Baragar most likely had over-the-board battles with him.

I am not sure how often he played in Winnipeg, but he did play in the 2007 Canadian Open .

Sean Nagle has prepared a nice tribute to Curt.
Remembering Curt Brasket

Obituary from the Star-Tribune

Sunday, February 2, 2014

2014 February TNT starts Tuesday, February 4

 2014 February TNT Tournament  $ 15 entry fee  -   Prizes will be based on entries.
Location: University of Winnipeg - Rm 4CM42

4 rounds - February 4, 11, 18, 25 - (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 and CFC membership required.

All players must be CFC members (can be obtained during registration on-site)
[$ 20 for a one-tournament adult membership or $ 49 for 12 months- new adult members pay only $ 36 for a twelve-month CFC membership;
Junior (under 20)  members pay $ 10 for a one-tournament membership, $ 34 for a twelve-month CFC membership, new junior members pay only  $ 24 for a twelve month CFC membership]

Registration for tournament -Tuesday, February 4 - 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) . Players can join in Round 2, they will receive a half-point bye for Round 1.

Location: University of Winnipeg - Rm 4CM42

Easiest 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. 

Saturday, February 1, 2014

2014 January TNT has been rated by the CFC

The ratings won't officially appear on the CFC site until next week, but the CFC administration has indicated the following:
Congratulations to:
Leor Wasserman
Alex Platt

who achieved new peak ratings.



PRE RATING
PERF RATING
POST RATING
Czypinski
1991
1826
1970
Leaden
1600
1302
1550
Lipnowski
2224
2337
2233
Wasserman
2021
2211
2081
Platt
1975
2078
2014
Babb
2166
2130
2160
Clark
1998
1988
1996
Swift
1975
1975
1980
Wolchock
1727
1967
1755
Baron
1911
1833
1898
Rutter
1901
1796
1889
Kernetsky
2050
2105
2059
Czarny
1780
1511
1770
Einarsson
1754
1820
1768
Trueman
1500
1584
1508
Faraj
1578
1672
1598
Klokow
1824
1687
1804
Reimer
1602
1739
1619
Atem
1952
1672
1918
Korenbaum
1285
1502
1333

Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - January 25, 2014

from the Winnipeg Free Press
White to Mate in 2 (Mott-Smith)
1.Ka2