Oct 29
At 4:00 pm, we began the 3rd round. Pairings and other information can be found at http://www.albertachess.org/2011EFS.html.
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May 11
We would like to invite Edmonton’s higher-rated chess players to attend the Edward Porper Seminar, the 2nd lecture of which will be held this Saturday, May 14, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., at the Edmonton Chess Club, 10840 – 124 Street.
This Seminar will analyze topics designed to improve the play of Edmonton’s higher-rated players, the presentations being aimed at players in the range 1800 – 2400. However, lower-rated players are also certainly welcome to attend.
May 04
You are invited to the “Holowach Challenge/Schnitka Memorial”, beginning Thursday, May 5th, 7:00 PM at the Edmonton Chess Club.
Registration: 6:30-6:50 PM on Thursday, May 5th
Entry fee: members: $5, non-members: $42 (membership is available at the door for $66/year)
Aug 07
GM Magesh Panchanathan from India (2533) is the winner of the 5th annual Edmonton International chess championship. GM Panchanathan did it in style as he scored an amazing 8.5/9!
Second place went to the tournament regular-GM Jesse Kraai from the US (2502) who finished with 7/9. Third was shared by Georgian GM Mikheil Kekelidze (2487) and Edmontonian IM Edward Porper (2441) with 6.5/9 each.
Best under 2400 prize went to the talented 11 year old Richard Wang from Edmonton (2190). He scored an impressive 4.5/9!
For all the details please go to the official website at: Edmonton Chess Festival
Apr 18
2010 Over Under 1800
May 1-2 at the Edmonton chess club.
5 Round Swiss
Over 1800: CFC & FIDE Rated
Under 1800: CFC Rated
CFC membership required, can be purchased on site ($20 added to entry fees if no membership is purchased).
Note: CFC membership (if expired) must be renewed prior to start of round 1