GOTW: Dale Haessel vs GM Hannes Stefansson (Reykjavik)

This week, I have chosen a game played at the Reykjavik Open played by Alberta's Dale Haessel against GM Hannes Stefansson. This game has an interesting pawn structure that dictates the flow of the game and features missed opportunities by both players.

Canadian GM featured on Chessgames puzzle of the day!

Happy pi day!

Can you spot Kevin Spraggett's instant killer in this game from the Gibraltar Masters (2014)? Note: If you are looking at this after March 14, please click here.

 

BOTW 2016.03.10

FIDE Candidates' tournament, Women's World Championship, Reykjavik Open, and more in a busy Best of the Web

Tactics: Take the Tempo

This week's Canadian Tactic comes from the last round, board 1 game at the 2016 Gatineau Open.
White is preparing Qd3-h7, driving the Black King into the center. What should Black do?

GOTW: Kenney,J vs. FM Cao,J

From the third round of the BC Open comes an opening trick to remember... and it leads to Jason Kenney's defeat of FM Cao in a 22-move miniature. I know what you're thinking - not another game from the BC Open - but this one should not be missed.

Hart House Spring Open

March 25-27, 2016. Hart House, University of Toronto

Olympiad: Selection of the 5th spot of National team narrows down to 6 people

The 42nd Chess Olymiad will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from 1 september to 14 septermber (moved from original schedule of late Sept.). The CFC will send one team of 5 to Baku.

The North American Youth Chess Championship is back in Canada!

August. Come see the talented youth of NA! The event will be held in Windsor. Everything is in US dollars. Announcement below.

Almost half the spots filled for the Niagara Falls Open that is six weeks away!

The event will be held from April 15-17. The player limit is 70.

BOTW 2016.02.29

The Women's World Championship match between Mariya Muzychuk and Hou Yifan is this week's Best of the Web.

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