Jeff Babb participated in the 2017 PEI Open

http://chess.ca/crosstable?tournament_check_number=201707042

2017 US Senior Open

Tony Boron played in the US Senior Open, tying for top U2200.
http://www.chessweekend.com/2017/2017-senior-open-final-standings-and-prize-winners/

2017 Winnipeg Open (Joe Dreman Memorial) has been rated by the CFC

Please see the crosstable here:

http://chess.ca/crosstable?tournament_check_number=201707045

Congratulations to the following who achieved new peak established ratings:

 Teodulfo Nones  II   2294
Brock Beach 2032
Anthony Boron 2113
Jim Hemphill 1796
Bruce Reimer 1726
Ievgenilia-Diana Furda 1649

2017 Summer Open has been rated by the CFC

Please see the cross-table here:

http://chess.ca/crosstable?tournament_check_number=201707014&key=170721

Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - June 30, 2017

from the Winnipeg Free Press

White to mate in 2 (Loyd)

(Note: the gremlins made an appearance at the Free Press and placed an additional black King on d5)
1.Qa8