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

Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - February 22, 2014

from the Winnipeg Free Press

White to mate in 2 (Meredith)

1. Qb4

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.

Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - February 8, 2014

from the Winnipeg Free Press

White to move and mate in 2 (Neuhaus)

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.

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

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. 

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