from the Winnipeg Free Press
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| White to move and mate in 2 (Funk) 1. Qd2 |
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Friday, December 11, 2020
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - November 28, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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| White to move and mate in 2 (Funk) 1. Qb4 |
Monday, November 16, 2020
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - November 14, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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| White to move and mate in two (Funk) 1. Ne8 |
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - October 31, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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| White to move and mate in 2 (Funk) 1. Kf7 1. Be2+ |
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - October 17, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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| White to move and mate in 2 (Funk) 1. Qb6 |
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - October 3, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
White to move and mate in 2 (Funk)
1. Nd5
Monday, September 21, 2020
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - September 19, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
White to move and mate in 2 (Funk)
1. Rb3
White to move and mate in 2 (Boron, after Funk)
1. Qd8+
(I incorrectly placed the knight on c8 in the original post)
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - September 5, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
White to move and mate in 2 (Funk)
1. Nc7+
1. d4
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - August 22, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
White to move and mate in 2 (Funk)
1. Bc4
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - June 27, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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| White to mate in 2 (Funk) 1. Na3 |
Friday, June 19, 2020
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - June 13, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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| White to mate and move in 2 (Funk) |
1. Qh3
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - May 30, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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| White to move and mate in 2 (Funk) 1, Qf4 |
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - May 16, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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White to move and mate in two (Funk)
1. Rh5
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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - April 18, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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White to move and mate in 2 (Funk)
1. Nd4
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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - April 4, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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White to move and mate in 2 (Funk)
1 d3
(The previous diagram here omitted the a1-Bishop; dc3 would be the solution in that case)
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Friday, March 27, 2020
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - March 21, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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White to move and Mate in 2 (Funk)
1. Qc7
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - March 7, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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White to move and mate in 2 (Funk)
1. Qg6
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
2020 February TNT - Agnar Rae Magnusson Memorial has been rated by the CFC
2020 February TNT - Agnar Rae Magnusson Memorial has been rated by the CFC
See the crosstable here
Congratulations to the following who achieved new peak established ratings:
Ethan Eckert 1828
Zachary Piche 1599
See the crosstable here
Congratulations to the following who achieved new peak established ratings:
Ethan Eckert 1828
Zachary Piche 1599
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - February 22, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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| White to move and mate in 2 (Funk) |
1. Nd4
Monday, February 10, 2020
2020 Kent Oliver Memorial and MCA Annual General Meeting - Sunday, February 16
Kent Oliver Memorial Chess Tournament and MCA Annual Meeting
Sunday, February 16, 2020 – University of Winnipeg Room 3L08
One day Rapid event !
5 rounds of Game / 20 minutes + 10 seconds free (Bronstein)
Registration starts at 9:30AM – First Round 10 a.m
(We should be finished around 5 p.m.)
Pizza Lunch (provided) and Annual General Meeting from approx 12 to 1:30 between rounds 2 and 3.
Hundreds of Books for Sale – including a selection from the Albert Boxer estate.
Entry Fee: $ 15 – CFC Membership not required, however Manitoba Chess Association(MCA) membership is required. If you are not a CFC member (which typically includes MCA membership), standalone MCA membership can be obtained for $13 (good for 12 months), or $ 5 (for one tournament)
First time players do not require MCA membership for this tournament.
The prize fund is enhanced through a generous donation from Mrs. Truus Oliver.
Sunday, February 16, 2020 – University of Winnipeg Room 3L08
One day Rapid event !
5 rounds of Game / 20 minutes + 10 seconds free (Bronstein)
Registration starts at 9:30AM – First Round 10 a.m
(We should be finished around 5 p.m.)
Pizza Lunch (provided) and Annual General Meeting from approx 12 to 1:30 between rounds 2 and 3.
Hundreds of Books for Sale – including a selection from the Albert Boxer estate.
Entry Fee: $ 15 – CFC Membership not required, however Manitoba Chess Association(MCA) membership is required. If you are not a CFC member (which typically includes MCA membership), standalone MCA membership can be obtained for $13 (good for 12 months), or $ 5 (for one tournament)
First time players do not require MCA membership for this tournament.
The prize fund is enhanced through a generous donation from Mrs. Truus Oliver.
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - February 8, 2020
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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| White to move and mate in 2 |
1.Nd2
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - January 25
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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| White to move and mate in 2 (Funk) |
1. Rf5
Sunday, February 9, 2020
The CFC has rated the 2020 January TNT - Percy Chiswell Memorial
See the crosstable here:
https://chess.ca/crosstable?tournament_check_number=202002001
No new peak established ratings were achieved.
https://chess.ca/crosstable?tournament_check_number=202002001
No new peak established ratings were achieved.
2020 February TNT starts Tuesday, February 4
You can still join on February 11 with a half-point bye for Round 1.
There is one game per week. All of the TNTs are Swiss (pairing) style tournaments with a time control of G /105 minutes plus a five-second increment from move 1. [Each player has 1 hour 45 minutes to complete their moves, the game will be be approx. 3 hours and 40 minutes maximum].
Start time is 7:00 pm -$ 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 $ 25 for 12 months- new adult members pay $ 0 for a twelve-month CFC membership, ]Junior (under 20) members pay $ 10 for a one-tournament membership, $ 17 for a twelve-month CFC membership, new junior members pay $ 0 for a twelve month CFC membership, or $ 0 for a one-tournament membership]
Registration for tournament -Tuesday, February 4 – approximately 6:35 pm to 6:50 pm
Registration will be cut off at 6:50 pm. Tournament Director/Registrar will be Ken Einarsson 204 999-3069 or Ken659@mymts.net
Players can join in Round 2 , they will receive a half-point bye for Round 1. Location: University of Winnipeg – Rm 4CM42
Getting to 4CM42: (written by Mark Jenkins) Location is room 4CM42 in Centennial Hall at the University of Winnipeg. This room is a bit tricky to get to because the escalators only go to the 4th floor and do not go to the 4CM mezzanine level. Give yourself time to find the room. Either take the Centennial Hall elevator direct to the 4CM level, or take the Lockhart Hall (Ellice entrance) elevator to level 5 and cross over from the Lockhart level 5 to Centennial Hall 4CM (note, this elevator isn’t always available) or take the escalators to the 4th floor and then use the stairs between the escalator and library to reach the 4CM level.
2020 February TNT Tournament
One Section – CFC Rated Event
$ 15 entry fee – Prizes will be based on entries.
Location: University of Winnipeg – Rm 4CM42
4 rounds – 1 game on each Tuesday February 4, 11, 18, 25 –
(This is not a knockout tournament, players will play all 4rounds) (Players may take up to 1 half-point and any number of zero-point byes.
Half-point byes for round 4 must be requested before Round 2. )
One Section – CFC Rated Event
$ 15 entry fee – Prizes will be based on entries.
Location: University of Winnipeg – Rm 4CM42
4 rounds – 1 game on each Tuesday February 4, 11, 18, 25 –
(This is not a knockout tournament, players will play all 4rounds) (Players may take up to 1 half-point and any number of zero-point byes.
Half-point byes for round 4 must be requested before Round 2. )
Please note that we intend to start the first round at 7:00 p.m. sharp. FIDE Zero tolerance rule not in effect (you will not forfeited if you are late, but will lose after 1 hour of being late).
There is one game per week. All of the TNTs are Swiss (pairing) style tournaments with a time control of G /105 minutes plus a five-second increment from move 1. [Each player has 1 hour 45 minutes to complete their moves, the game will be be approx. 3 hours and 40 minutes maximum].
Start time is 7:00 pm -$ 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 $ 25 for 12 months- new adult members pay $ 0 for a twelve-month CFC membership, ]Junior (under 20) members pay $ 10 for a one-tournament membership, $ 17 for a twelve-month CFC membership, new junior members pay $ 0 for a twelve month CFC membership, or $ 0 for a one-tournament membership]
Registration for tournament -Tuesday, February 4 – approximately 6:35 pm to 6:50 pm
Registration will be cut off at 6:50 pm. Tournament Director/Registrar will be Ken Einarsson 204 999-3069 or Ken659@mymts.net
Players can join in Round 2 , they will receive a half-point bye for Round 1. Location: University of Winnipeg – Rm 4CM42
Getting to 4CM42: (written by Mark Jenkins) Location is room 4CM42 in Centennial Hall at the University of Winnipeg. This room is a bit tricky to get to because the escalators only go to the 4th floor and do not go to the 4CM mezzanine level. Give yourself time to find the room. Either take the Centennial Hall elevator direct to the 4CM level, or take the Lockhart Hall (Ellice entrance) elevator to level 5 and cross over from the Lockhart level 5 to Centennial Hall 4CM (note, this elevator isn’t always available) or take the escalators to the 4th floor and then use the stairs between the escalator and library to reach the 4CM level.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - January 11, 2020
from the Saturday Free Press
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| White to move and mate in 2 (Funk) |
1. Qc7
Friday, January 3, 2020
2020 January TNT starts Tuesday, January 7, 2020
2020 January TNT Tournament
One Section - CFC Rated Event
$ 15 entry fee – Prizes will be based on entries.
Location: University of Winnipeg – Rm 4CM42
4 rounds – 1 game on each Tuesday January 7, 14, 21, 28 –
(This is not a knockout tournament, players will play all 4rounds) (Players may take up to 1 half-point and any number of zero-point byes.
Half-point byes for round 4 must be requested before Round 2.
Please note that we intend to start the first round at 7:00 p.m. sharp. FIDE Zero tolerance rule not in effect (you will not forfeited if you are late, but will lose after 1 hour of being late).
There is one game per week. All of the TNTs are Swiss (pairing) style tournaments with a time control of G /105 minutes plus a five-second increment from move 1. [Each player has 1 hour 45 minutes to complete their moves, the game will be be approx. 3 hours and 40 minutes maximum].
Start time is 7:00 pm -$ 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 $ 25 for 12 months- new adult members pay $ 25 for a twelve-month CFC membership, or $ 16 for a one-tournament membership]Junior (under 20) members pay $ 10 for a one-tournament membership, $ 17 for a twelve-month CFC membership, new junior members pay only $ 17 for a twelve month CFC membership, or $ 8 for a one-tournament membership]
Registration for tournament -Tuesday, January 7 - approximately 6:35 pm to 6:50 pm
Registration will be cut off at 6:50 pm. Tournament Director will be Tony Boron (2047989464) or email chessmanitoba at gmail.com
Players can join in Rounds 2 , they will receive a half-point bye for Round 1. Location: University of Winnipeg - Rm 4CM42
Getting to 4CM42: (written by Mark Jenkins) Location is room 4CM42 in Centennial Hall at the University of Winnipeg. This room is a bit tricky to get to because the escalators only go to the 4th floor and do not go to the 4CM mezzanine level. Give yourself time to find the room. Either take the Centennial Hall elevator direct to the 4CM level, or take the Lockhart Hall (Ellice entrance) elevator to level 5 and cross over from the Lockhart level 5 to Centennial Hall 4CM (note, this elevator isn't always available) or take the escalators to the 4th floor and then use the stairs between the escalator and library to reach the 4CM level.
One Section - CFC Rated Event
$ 15 entry fee – Prizes will be based on entries.
Location: University of Winnipeg – Rm 4CM42
4 rounds – 1 game on each Tuesday January 7, 14, 21, 28 –
(This is not a knockout tournament, players will play all 4rounds) (Players may take up to 1 half-point and any number of zero-point byes.
Half-point byes for round 4 must be requested before Round 2.
Please note that we intend to start the first round at 7:00 p.m. sharp. FIDE Zero tolerance rule not in effect (you will not forfeited if you are late, but will lose after 1 hour of being late).
There is one game per week. All of the TNTs are Swiss (pairing) style tournaments with a time control of G /105 minutes plus a five-second increment from move 1. [Each player has 1 hour 45 minutes to complete their moves, the game will be be approx. 3 hours and 40 minutes maximum].
Start time is 7:00 pm -$ 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 $ 25 for 12 months- new adult members pay $ 25 for a twelve-month CFC membership, or $ 16 for a one-tournament membership]Junior (under 20) members pay $ 10 for a one-tournament membership, $ 17 for a twelve-month CFC membership, new junior members pay only $ 17 for a twelve month CFC membership, or $ 8 for a one-tournament membership]
Registration for tournament -Tuesday, January 7 - approximately 6:35 pm to 6:50 pm
Registration will be cut off at 6:50 pm. Tournament Director will be Tony Boron (2047989464) or email chessmanitoba at gmail.com
Players can join in Rounds 2 , they will receive a half-point bye for Round 1. Location: University of Winnipeg - Rm 4CM42
Getting to 4CM42: (written by Mark Jenkins) Location is room 4CM42 in Centennial Hall at the University of Winnipeg. This room is a bit tricky to get to because the escalators only go to the 4th floor and do not go to the 4CM mezzanine level. Give yourself time to find the room. Either take the Centennial Hall elevator direct to the 4CM level, or take the Lockhart Hall (Ellice entrance) elevator to level 5 and cross over from the Lockhart level 5 to Centennial Hall 4CM (note, this elevator isn't always available) or take the escalators to the 4th floor and then use the stairs between the escalator and library to reach the 4CM level.
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - December 28, 2019
from the Winnipeg Free Press
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| White to move and mate in 2 (Funk) |
1.e7
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