The Manitoba Chess Association's giant chess set
will be set up at the St. Norbert Farmers' Market from 8:00 am to 3:00
pm on Saturday, July 27. All are invited to play. Some regular boards
will also be available for those who wish to play some casual chess.
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Friday, July 26, 2013
St. Norbert Farmers' Market - July 27
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Manitobans at the 2013 Canadian Open
The 2013 Canadian Open in Ottawa concluded in Ottawa on Sunday, July 21.
From what I can determine, three Manitobans participated: Jeff Babb, James Currie, and John Remillard.
The CFC has now rated the tournament, here is the organizer's cross-table.
I don't know how the players feel about their results (it looks like they all lost rating points), but Jeff did get a chance to play GM Eric Hansen and GM Ioan Cristian Chirila.
From what I can determine, three Manitobans participated: Jeff Babb, James Currie, and John Remillard.
The CFC has now rated the tournament, here is the organizer's cross-table.
I don't know how the players feel about their results (it looks like they all lost rating points), but Jeff did get a chance to play GM Eric Hansen and GM Ioan Cristian Chirila.
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - July 13, 2013
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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| White to mate in 2 (Wurzburg) 2. Kb2 |
Saturday, July 20, 2013
2013 Manitoba Junior Chess Camp
Some spaces are still available
http://www.chessmanitoba.com/
Manitoba Chess Association
Junior Chess Camp
Intermediate - $ 165
Tuesday August 6- 9, 2013 9:30 to 3:30
Beginner - $ 85
Tuesday August 6- 9, 2013 9:30 to 12:30 pm
Link to brochure at http://www.chessmanitoba.com/
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
David Langner 1967 - 2013
Sad news has arrived -- I saw Nigel Hanrahan first reporting on Chesstalk - that local Chess Master David Langner has passed away after a battle with Leukemia. David's Facebook page has several posts from his family members.
Obituary from the Winnipeg Free Press
Nigel has posted some games at chesstalk.
Michael Yip has picked up some of that material and posted at his blog http://canadachessnews.blogspot.hu/
David last played in the 2007 Abe Yanofsky Memorial - several pictures and news here.
He finished in a tie for second, his final CFC rating is 2264.
His CFC record since 1996 is here.
He had a very impressive FIDE rating of 2275.
He played in three tournaments in the US in the late nineties - I recall seeing him at the Governor's Cup.
More later as I dig through the archives.
Found this in the January 1988 issue of the 'Manitoba Chess Association Newsletter':
Pages 1-2
Pages 3-4
Last Page
Obituary from the Winnipeg Free Press
Nigel has posted some games at chesstalk.
Michael Yip has picked up some of that material and posted at his blog http://canadachessnews.blogspot.hu/
David last played in the 2007 Abe Yanofsky Memorial - several pictures and news here.
He finished in a tie for second, his final CFC rating is 2264.
His CFC record since 1996 is here.
He had a very impressive FIDE rating of 2275.
He played in three tournaments in the US in the late nineties - I recall seeing him at the Governor's Cup.
| End Date Event ID |
Event Name Section ID and Name |
Reg Rtg Before / After |
Quick Rtg Before / After |
Blitz Rtg Before / After |
| 1998-09-13 199809136860 |
1998 GOVERNOR'S CUP (SD) 3: OPEN |
2146 => 2158 | ||
| 1997-04-13 199704139250 |
1997 NATIONAL OPEN (NV) 1: OPEN |
2171 => 2146 | ||
| 1996-10-13 199610138180 |
9TH ANNUAL GLACIER VENDING CON (MN) 1: OPEN |
2121 => 2171 |
More later as I dig through the archives.
Found this in the January 1988 issue of the 'Manitoba Chess Association Newsletter':
Mark Wasney has sent along some scans from a 1996 issue of Exclam ! , which details David's legendary performance at the Glacier Vending Tournament in Minnesota:
Pages 1-2
Pages 3-4
Last Page
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - June 29, 2013
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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| White to mate in 2 (Bettmann) |
1. Rh4
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