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.
Submitted by Felix Dumont on Mon, 09/22/2014 - 14:30
This week features a nice game by IM Aman Hambleton against Hong Rui Zhu at the Montreal Open. Aman played a nearly perfect game with the Black pieces, taking advantage of every innaccuracy of his opponent. It didn't take long before White got completely squeezed.
Submitted by Felix Dumont on Wed, 09/17/2014 - 19:21
178 players showed up in Montreal, hoping to have their share of the $5500 guaranteed prize fund. The tournament was organized by the Ahuntsic Chess Club at the Collège Brébeuf.
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.
Submitted by John Upper on Tue, 09/16/2014 - 16:19
Black has mangled pawns but active pieces; White's King is still in the center but it is White to move. What happens if White castles?
(from: Sapozhnikov - Cheng, 2014 Toronto Open)
