World Youth Chess Championship 2009

[Michael Barron]

Dear chess friends,

I'm pleased to inform you that the CFC has registered the Canadain delegation for the World Youth Chess Championship 2009 consisting of 20 players:

Surname Name Category

Liu Jiaxin U-8 Girls
Giblon Melissa U-10 Girls
Giblon Rebecca U-12 Girls
Botez Alexandra U-14 Girls
Kagramanov Dalia U-16 Girls
Lam Karen U-16 Girls
Du Jasmine U-18 Girls
Wan Kevin U-8 Open
Zhang Yuanchen U-8 Open
Kong Dezheng U-10 Open
Graif William U-10 Open
Wang Richard U-12 Open
Qian Kai (Jack) U-12 Open
Kaminski Thomas U-14 Open
Zhang David U-14 Open
Itkin David U-14 Open
Szalay Karoly U-16 Open
Wang Jesse U-16 Open
Hansen Eric U-18 Open
Me Kevin U- 18 Open

As well we're fortunate to have IM Artiom Samsonkin agreed to work as a Team Coach - Head of Delegation on a volunteer basis.
Thank you, Artiom, for helping Canadian kids at the WYCC without a risk of the CFC bankruptcy!

I suggest to use this thread to share information and ideas regarding the WYCC.
Hope it wouldn't be moved anywhere...

[Michael Barron]

Dear chess friends,

I'm pleased to inform you that the CFC has completed registration of the Canadian delegation for the World Youth Chess Championship 2009.

We have registered 21 players:

Surname Name Category

Liu Jiaxin U-8 Girls
Giblon Melissa U-10 Girls
Giblon Rebecca U-12 Girls
Botez Alexandra U-14 Girls
Kagramanov Dalia U-16 Girls
Lam Karen U-16 Girls
Du Jasmine U-18 Girls
Wan Kevin U-8 Open
Zhang Yuanchen U-8 Open
Kong Dezheng U-10 Open
Graif William U-10 Open
Wang Richard U-12 Open
Qian Kai (Jack) U-12 Open
Kaminski Thomas U-14 Open
Zhang David U-14 Open
Itkin David U-14 Open
Szalay Karoly U-16 Open
Wang Jesse U-16 Open
Hansen Eric U-18 Open
Kaminski Victor U-18 Open
Me Kevin U-18 Open

Team Coach: IM Artiom Samsonkin.
Head of Delegation: Andrei Botez.

Now we need to help our young players to prepare for this most prestigious event.
Any help would be appreciated!
Please note - donations to the CFC Youth Program are tax deductable.