The CFC Regular Chess Post – Sept. 7/12 – IM Eric Hansen – On Verge of GM!

[Bob Armstrong]

The CFC Regular Chess Post – Sept. 7/12 – IM Eric Hansen – On Verge of GM!

In round 10 ( second last round ) against Sweden today, Friday, Sept. 7, IM Eric Hansen of Alberta, playing 4th board for Canada at the Chess Olympiad, needs to play against an opponent rated 2490 or higher to achieve the GM title! Sweden's lowest rated player is 2503. So as long as Eric and his opponent show up and they make the first move, he will become Canada’s 5th active GM who plays for Canada ( behind Spraggett, Sambuev, Charbonneau, & Roussel-Roozmon ).

Bob Armstrong, CFC Public Relations Coordinator
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[Bob Armstrong]

Eric drew on Bd. 3 against Sweden foday, against Emanuel Berg ( 2576 ). So he is now " GM-elect Hansen " - Congratulations Eric!!

Bob, CFC Public Relations Coordinator