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  1. I agree. Thanks for the clarification.

    I agree. Thanks for the clarification.
  2. On the surface I certainly agree with the action...

    On the surface I certainly agree with the action of the CFC, but I also believe in our judicial system which says 'Innocent until proven guilty'. I strongly support the CFC in bringing this matter...
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    I had heard that the Calgary Chess Club was...

    I had heard that the Calgary Chess Club was interested for the Canadian Seniors 2024. Did they not submit a bid?
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    4I Rating Auditor The major concern with...

    4I Rating Auditor

    The major concern with ratings right now is deflation. FIDE and the USCF have already implemented changes to boost their ratings. We have been monitoring this deflation with a...
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    Banff Open 2023 Results

    Congratulations to NM Anand Chandra from Calgary who won the 2023 Banff Open in an Armageddon playoff beating IM Raymond Kaufman from Vancouver scoring 5/6. This year saw a record turnout of 132...
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    Great to see 3 great bids. I remember some years...

    Great to see 3 great bids. I remember some years when we barely had 1 bid! One small question for Vancity and sorry if it is nitpicking, but the definition of volunteer is 'a person who freely...
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    I accept the nomination.

    I accept the nomination.
  8. 4J Rating Auditor Most of the day to day...

    4J Rating Auditor

    Most of the day to day business was just checking that some rating calculations were correct and Bob Gillanders was always a great help in these matters. A more serious concern...
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    This is great news. Chess popularity had been on...

    This is great news. Chess popularity had been on the decline for many years. Now it seems to be growing again. I know this is cyclical and a lot had to do with the Queen's Gambit, but there are a...
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    I am delighted to announce that two time Banff...

    I am delighted to announce that two time Banff Open winner IM Mark Ginsburg has entered and Canadian legend Leon Piasetski who has represented Canada many times at the Chess Olympiad.
    As of August...
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    2023 Banff Open

    Entries are now open for the 2023 Banff Open, Nov 10-12. This will be the last Banff Open organized by Ian Findlay. Entries are limited to 130. Last year entries were full by Oct 1st, so enter...
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    4I. Rating Auditor My first year as Rating...

    4I. Rating Auditor

    My first year as Rating Auditor has been quite uneventful. I have answered some rating queries and many thanks to Bob Armstrong for providing valuable guidance, although one...
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    Most of the games from the top section of the...

    Most of the games from the top section of the 2022 Banff Open will be appearing in Hugh Brodie's next update of his Canbase Database. Thank you Hugh and especially his faithful helper, Luc Gauthier,...
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    Senator Karen Sorensen give this nice shoutout to...

    Senator Karen Sorensen give this nice shoutout to chess in the Bow Valley. Senator Sorensen used to be the Mayor of Banff and has supported the Banff Open since it's inception, attending the Banff...
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    It was an unexpected finish to the tournament...

    It was an unexpected finish to the tournament when Shirzod Khodjimatov defeated GM Nick De Firmian in the 5th round. However, Shirzod too became a victim in the 6th round, when he lost to CM Rafael...
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    Very well done Max! Congrats.

    Very well done Max! Congrats.
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    The Banff Open now has a FB page. ...

    The Banff Open now has a FB page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087532154345 We will post updates, pictures, games, etc. We have 127 entries including GM Nick de Firmian. Sadly IM...
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    The ACA has never filed federal tax returns, but...

    The ACA has never filed federal tax returns, but we do submit our financial statements to a provincial Corporate Registry as well as file reports to the Alberta Gaming and Licensing Commission (AGLC).
  19. Speaking from experience with the Banff Open...

    Speaking from experience with the Banff Open which is held Nov 11-13.
    2020 - Tournament Cancelled due to Covid.
    2021 - 100 participants (kept at 100 for social distancing), with strict Covid...
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    Chess for Life was started in Lethbridge AB a few...

    Chess for Life was started in Lethbridge AB a few years ago, where I believe it was quite successful. They are now trying to start it in Edmonton. See ACA website homepage at...
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    As of Sept 4, we are up to 95 entries. We should...

    As of Sept 4, we are up to 95 entries. We should hit our maximum of 120 in a couple of weeks, when I will start a waiting list. Hotel rooms are limited and are nearly sold out.
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    There are currently 79 advanced entries. We...

    There are currently 79 advanced entries. We should hit our maximum120 in mid September, then there will be a waiting list.
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    I am saddened to announce the withdrawal of GM...

    I am saddened to announce the withdrawal of GM John Fedorowicz for personal reasons, but I am delighted to announce the participation of GM Nick de Firmian, who received the FIDE title of Grandmaster...
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    IM Mark Ginsburg, a two time winner of the Banff...

    IM Mark Ginsburg, a two time winner of the Banff Open has just entered! Dr. Mark Ginsburg received his International Master title in 1982. He won the Manhattan Chess Club Championship twice, in 1988...
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    I am delighted to announce the participation of...

    I am delighted to announce the participation of GM John Fedorowicz to the 2022 Banff Open. Quoting from the World Chess Hall of Fame website 'Both before and after attaining the GM title in 1986,...
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