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U16 Adam Adriaanse's hilarious, but lucky passport adventure (WYCC)

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Submitted by Felix Dumont on Wed, 09/24/2014 - 23:31

Taken from the WYCC Canadian team Facebook page. Thanks to Qiyu Zhou and her mother for taking care of the page and sharing this story.

 

Follow the WYCC and Durban Open

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Submitted by Roman Sarrazin-... on Mon, 09/22/2014 - 23:10

Sixteen young Canadians are currently competing in the World Youth Chess Championship in Durban, South Africa, until Sept 29. In the meanwhile, three of the team coaches (IM Hambleton, IM Noritsyn, Peredun) are playing in the Durban Open, a strong GM tournament. Noritsyn is currently leading the tournament with 4/4.

NATO Chess Championship report

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Submitted by Roman Sarrazin-... on Tue, 09/16/2014 - 23:45

The 2014 NATO Chess Championship (military only) was held in Quebec City, at the Citadelle. It ended on Sept 12. Players from 13 countries participated in the tournament, including 7 masters.

Canadian Representatives at upcoming FIDE events

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Submitted by Roman Sarrazin-... on Tue, 09/02/2014 - 23:27

The Women's World Championship is coming up really soon (October 11-31), although the tournament site has not been announced yet.

Very busy season for Eric Hansen

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Submitted by Roman Sarrazin-... on Sun, 08/24/2014 - 23:12

Canadian GM Eric Hansen, currently rated 2593 moved to Europe last year in order to play chess full time.

2014 Arbiters’ Awards : Jonathan Berry honoured

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Submitted by Felix Dumont on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 17:04
Hal Bond accepting the award on Jonathan Berry's behalf

From Susan Polgar Chess Daily News and Information :

Eric Hansen Vlogs at the 2014 Olympiads

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Submitted by Felix Dumont on Tue, 08/05/2014 - 22:27

A brief talk with IM Aman Hambleton, a member of the Canadian Olympic Chess team.

2014 Tromso Olympiads

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Submitted by Felix Dumont on Sun, 08/03/2014 - 22:52

 

 

Canadians at the 2014 World Open

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Submitted by Felix Dumont on Sat, 07/05/2014 - 22:16

A few Canadian are doing well. GM Kovalyov has 4.5/6 (after a loss against GM Smirin) and FM Razvan Preotu has an impressive 3/5 against 5 GMs for a total of 4/6.

CFC vote for FIDE President in the Globe and Mail

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Submitted by Roman Sarrazin-... on Sat, 06/28/2014 - 21:52

The Globe and Mail recently published a detailed story about the Chess Federation of Canada's vote for the 2014 FIDE election. The CFC is supporting Kirsan Iliyumzhinov, presented in the article as "Poutine's choice". It is a pretty interesting read as it shows how outsiders might see the CFC's choice.

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