Anton Kovalyov wins UTDallas Open
Three strong Canadian players (GM Kovalyov, IMs Hambleton and Calugar) were playing in the University of Texas at Dallas Fall Open. They were competing against 11 GMs and 12 IMs (out of 44 players). Kovalyov placed first at 7/9 (undefeated), half a point ahead of Russian GM Andrey Stukopin. Hambleton placed 14th with 5/9 and Calugar, 28th at 4/9.