BCCF E-MAIL BULLETIN #11
BCIT JUNIOR OPEN The 9th Annual BCIT Junior Scholastic tournament took place on January 26th and attracted 133 players, including a large contingent from Washington State. There were 25 trophies up for grabs, one for each grade (including Kindergarten) and three to the top-place finishers in each of the four sections. When the dust had settled the trophy distribution was as follows: Kindergarten - grade 2 1st Alexandra Botez 2nd Narek Bobloyan 3rd Farley Cannon Grades 3 - 4 1st Thomas Witecki 2nd Sean Debroni 3rd Christopher Yoon Grades 5 - 6 1st Noam Davies 2nd Danny Yu 3rd Bryan Young Grades 7 - 12 1st Lawrence Bau 2nd Gavin Atkinson 3rd Lucas Davies Grade trophies K Thiruvaran Alex Sabaratnam 1 Mikayla Chang 2 Mark Ragasa 3 Joel Gaudet 4 Thomas Chow 5 Kyle King 6 Stefan Trandafir 7 Tiffany Tang 8 Lane van Weerdhuizen 9 Andrey Kostin 10 Jason Lee 11 Kevin Au 12 Andrew Cheng B.C. INTERSCHOOL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP by Bruce Harper This year's B.C. Interschool Team Championship is being held in two stages. On February 1, 2003, an elementary school event was held at West Point Grey Academy, which generously donated its senior school facilities for the event. Twenty-two teams and about one hundred players attended. No appreciation of gratitude to West Point Grey Academy can do it justice. As every chess organizer knows, any successful event begins with a good idea and a quality facility. The latter is arguably more important. In additional to an accessible, well-lit and convenient playing hall in the senior school cafeteria, West Point Grey Academy provided analysis rooms, coffee and even lunch for the players, coaches and parents at no cost. Fiona MacFarlane, who teaches at the senior school, greatly assisted the organizers and was at the school both the evening before the event and throughout the tournament. West Point Grey Academy has already offered to host the event in 2004. As for the tournament itself, six teams qualified for the finals. Last year's winner, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, convincingly held onto their favourite status, coming first with 16 points of a possible 20. Four teams tied for second with 13 points: Miller Park, Queen Mary A, Vancouver Christian and Chartwell. Next was Westcot, with 12.5, then St. George's A and York House A, both with 12.0. Unfortunately, it turned out that Miller Park included an ineligible player, so they were disqualified. As St. George's A beat York House A in their individual match, the finalists are: Our Lady of Perpetual Help A Queen Mary A Vancouver Christian Chartwell Westcot St. George's A These six schools will play a round-robin at St. George's Senior School on February 22, 2003. The Secondary School championship, open to all secondary schools, will be held concurrently. RAISING THE ROOF ACTIVE by Vaclav Sladek North Vancouver, BC - February 1/2003 Organizer and TD Vaclav Sladek managed to lure Robert Wilkins and George Kosinski out of long retirements and then proceeded to win the event with 4/5. Eduardo Moura and George Kosinski tied for 2nd and 3rd with 3.5/5. All players received free toques from Raising the Roof, a national project raising money for the homeless through the sale of toques every February. See raisingtheroof.org for more. THIRTY YEARS AGO . . . by Bruce Harper 30 years ago, my column in the Vancouver Province had the title "Chess Fads change like women's fashions..." I don't think this can be characterized as sexist (the editor wrote the headlines, incidentally), since fads in women's fashions are still with us - perhaps the biggest change being that a lot more women ignore them. But I digress. One of the featured games, from the Louis Riel Open - which attracted 60 players - was between Chris Jones and Peter Danenhower. Black chose the Modern Benoni Defence, which at that time was enjoying an upsurge in popularity after Fischer surprised Spassky with it in their 1972 match, and Jones selected the aggressive Taimanov System: Jones-Danenhower, Vancouver, 1973: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.f4 Bg7 8.Bb5+ As I understand it, this move is currently considered to be almost a refutation of the Modern Benoni. It is interesting than 30 years ago Jones selected this line. 8...Bd7? 8...Nfd7 is necessary. Now Jones does not have an opportunity to show whether he would have discovered the Kasparov finesses which seem to have put the Modern Benoni out of business - at the moment. 9.e5! dxe5 10.dxe5 Nh5 11.Nf3 0-0 12.0-0 a6 13.Bxd7 Qxd7 14.Ne4 Re8 15.Nd6 Rxe5 This exchange sacrifice may be Black's best chance, but unfortunately for him, his problems continue. 16.Nxe5 Bxe5 17.Nxf7 Bd4+ 18.Kh1 Nf6 19.Nh6+ Kg7 20.Qf3 20.Qe2 was even better. 21...Qd6 21.g4!? A dangerous attacking idea - for both sides. By dislodging Black's knight from f6, White opens the door for his heavy pieces, but he also exposes his own king. 21...Nbd7 22.g5 Nxd5 23.Qf7+ Kh8 24.Bd2 b5?! Black should boldly capture on b2. 25.Rae1Ne5 26.Rxe5! Bxe5 Black can't recapture with his queen, because of 27.Qf8+! Rxf8 28.Rxf8+ Kg7 29.Rg8 mate. White's king therefore remains safe while White's pieces rampage through Black's position. 27.Qb7 Threatening almost everything. 27...Rf8 28.Rf7? After 28.Nf7+ Rxf7 29.Rxf7 Kg8 30.Rd7, Black can resign. 28...Nc7 Black defends ingeniously, cutting off White's queen from his rook... 29.Qf3! ...but only for one move. Now White threatens 30.Rxf8+ 29...Ne6? Much better was 29...Re8!, forcing White to find a few tricky moves: 30.Rf5! gxf5 31.Nf7+ Kg8 32.Nxd6 Bxd6 33.Qc6! 30.Rxf8+ 1:0 Black resigned, as the knight fork on f7 will cost him his bishop on e5. UPCOMING EVENTS The 2003 Keres is now being advertised, so reserve your place early and get a discount! Also, for those interested in the next UBC Tuesday Night Swiss, please note the change of location for the first round. Upcoming junior events: February 9 Island Junior Open #5 February 16 Vancouver Grand Prix #5 February 22 Secondary Team Championship February 22 Island Junior Open SPECIAL EVENT #3 March 1 Fraser Valley Elementary Regional Chess Challenge March 9 Victoria Regional Chess Challenge March 16 Vancouver Grand Prix #6 March 30 Vancouver Regional Chess Challenge For details visit British Columbia Chess Federation or Greater Victoria Junior Chess Kelowna Winter Fest Dates: Feb. 8 & 9, 2003 Type: 5 Round Swiss Times: 9/2/7; 9/asap Place: Sandman Inn Kelowna B.C. 2130 Harvey Ave across from Orchard Park Mall (250) 860-6409 Entry: $25, $20 Seniors, $15 Juniors Non CFC pay entry + $12 Prizes: BEN TD & Org Lynn Stringer, Wally Steinke & Ian Higgs wsteinke@sd22.bc.ca ph (250) 545-6677 ianofski@cablelan.net UBC Tuesday Night Swiss - February - March 2003 Dates: February 11th, February 18th, February 25th, March 4th, March 11th Place: UBC Student Union Building, Room 212 SPECIAL NOTICE: For February 11th ONLY we will be in Henry Angus 214, all other nights in SUB 212 Rounds: 5 round Swiss System (one round per week) Time: Round 1; a.s.a.p. after 7pm, Rounds 2-5 6:30pm Time Control: 40 moves / 90 minutes, game / 60 minutes Entry Fee: $15, $12 UBC CC members (available at site), $8 juniors, $Free to masters and those joining CFC/BCCF for the first time Registration: 6:30 - 7 pm before round 1 Prizes: Based on entries ($$BEN) Org & TD: Lyle Craver (604) 980-2040 Misc: half point byes available for rounds 1-4 when requested at least 24 hours before game time (in person or by phone only please - no e-mail bye requests!) Please bring sets, clocks, etc. Deviant Leisure Invitational Date: February 21-23, 2003 Place: Vancouver Bridge Centre, 2776 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC Rds: 5 Type: regular 6-player RR Times: 6:30/10, 3/10, ASAP TC: FIDE 90+30 EF: $30 Prizes: 1st $130 plus ChessBase magazine CD Reg: interested players e-mail chessfm@shaw.ca TD & Org: Vas Sladek, 604-982-0611 Misc: no smoking, CFC membership required Sponsors: Polaris Water Company www.polariswater.com and Chess First! Enterprises www.northshorechess.com March Saturday Chess Fever Date: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Location: at the Bridge Center 2776 East Broadway, Vancouver Rds: 5 Type: Regular Swiss, 2 sections Open and Under 1700 Time: Games start at 1:00p.m. Time Control: 30/90 G/60 Entry Fee: $25, $20 for Juniors and Masters Prizes: $$ BEN Org: James Kerry 604-438-7666 and Luc Poitras 604-438-0496 March Kelowna Swiss 2003 Sundays in March starting March 2nd, Noon to 5 Time: 30 moves in 90 / 60 minutes SD Prize: $$$BEN$$$ plus Chessbase CD for 1st place Type: 5 round Swiss Entry Fee: $15 CFC member / $25 for non-CFC CFC Rated Location: Rotary Centre for the Arts, located on Cawston Ave. Near Skyreach Place. Downtown Kelowna. TD: Grant Rice 250-979-0009 and Parish Barabana parishrules@hotmail.com Notes: sponsored by Chess First! Enterprises (www.northshorechess.com) 1/2 pt. byes in first three rounds. Register: by phone or email or at location on first day. UBC Tuesday Night Swiss - March - April 2003 Dates: March 18th, March 25th, April 1st, April 8th, April 15th Place: UBC Student Union Building, Room 212 Rounds: 5 round Swiss System (one round per week) Time: Round 1; a.s.a.p. after 7pm, Rounds 2-5 6:30pm Time Control: 40 moves / 90 minutes, game / 60 minutes Entry Fee: $15, $12 UBC CC members (available at site), $8 juniors, $Free to masters and those joining CFC/BCCF for the first time Registration: 6:30 - 7 pm before round 1 Prizes: Based on entries ($$BEN) Org & TD: Lyle Craver (604) 980-2040 Misc: half point byes available for rounds 1-4 when requested at least 24 hours before game time (in person or by phone only please - no e-mail bye requests!) Please bring sets, clocks, etc. Victoria U1800 Chess Challenge Where: University of Victoria, Human and Social Development Building, Room A260 When: Sunday, March 23rd, 2003 Registration: 8:30AM to 9:00 AM Start: 9:30AM SHARP. A maximum of two ½ point byes allowed (must chose rounds at time of registration) Rounds: 5 rounds starting at 9:30, 11:00, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00 Eligibility: All players rated under 1800 or players who have never played in a rated tournament. Players from outside Victoria area are welcome. Please call if you need a ride from the ferry terminal. Entry fee: $20 plus CFC Membership Format: 5 Round Swiss, CFC Rated Prizes: $150 1st place GUARANTEED. Other prizes for sections based on entries. Time Controls: Game 45 minutes Concession: Coffee, Pizza, Fruit Juice Info: Greg Churchill 250 598 9747 Kitsilano Beach FIDE tournament Date: March 28-30, 2003 Place: SPEC, 2150 Maple Street, Vancouver, BC Rds: 5 Type: Regular 6-player RR, CFC & FIDE rated Times: 6:30pm/10am, 4pm/10am, ASAP TC: FIDE 120+30 EF: $40 FIDE rated, $50 FIDE unrated Prizes: 1st $140 plus FREE entry into Keres Open and Fritz 8 software, all players receive CB CD prizes Reg: interested FIDE rated players and ambitious unrated players please e-mail: chessfm@shaw.ca TD & Org: Vas Sladek, 604-982-0611 Misc: no smoking Sponsors: Polaris Water Company www.polariswater.com and Chess First! Enterprises www.northshorechess.com SPEC www.spec.bc.ca Empires Fall Invitational Date: April 4-6, 2003 Place: Vancouver Bridge Centre, 2776 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC Rds: 5 Type: regular 6-player RR Times: 6:30/10, 3/10, ASAP TC: FIDE 90+30 EF: $30 Prizes: 1st $130 plus ChessBase magazine CD Reg: interested players e-mail chessfm@shaw.ca TD & Org: Vas Sladek, 604-982-0611 Misc: no smoking, CFC membership required Sponsors: Polaris Water Company www.polariswater.com and Chess First! Enterprises www.northshorechess.com English Bay FIDE Tournament Date: April 25-27, 2003 Place: SPEC, 2150 Maple Street, Vancouver, BC Rds: 5 Type: Regular 6-player RR, CFC & FIDE rated Times: 6:30pm/10am, 4pm/10am, ASAP TC: 120+30 EF: $40 FIDE rated, $50 FIDE unrated Prizes: 1st $140 plus FREE entry into Keres Open and Fritz 8 software, all players receive CB CD prizes Reg: interested FIDE rated players and ambitious unrated players please e-mail: Vas Sladek, chessfm@shaw.ca TD/Org: Vas Sladek, 604-982-0611 Misc: no smoking Sponsors: Polaris Water Co. www.polariswater.com and Chess First! Enterprises www.northshorechess.com SPEC www.spec.bc.ca 2003 Keres Memorial Tournament Dates: Friday May, 16th to Monday, May 19th 2003 Location: Plaza 500 Hotel, 500 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver Sections: Open, Under 2000, Under 1600 Time Control: 40/120, SD/60 Rated: Open: FIDE + CFC, Others: CFC Rounds: Open: 7 Rounds, Others: 6 Rounds Round Times: 5:30PM (Open only), 10,4/10,4/9,3 or ASAP Prizes: 1st Open $1.200 Guaranteed 1st Under 2000, $1.100 Guaranteed 1st Under 1600, $1.000 Guaranteed Top Unrated $ 200 Guaranteed Additional Prizes dependant on Entries Entry Fees: Prior to March 31st, 2003 $ 99 Prior to April 30th, 2003 $125 Prior to May 15th, 2003 $135 At Site $150 Note: $15 surcharge for players below 2000 CFC wanting to play in The Open Section. US$1=CAN$1.40 Discounts: Born after June 1st 1983: 50% Fide rated players w/o Titles 25% Fide Titled Players FREE Entry Registration: Mail cheques made payable to the BCCF, to: Lyle Craver, Treasurer BCCF, PO Box 15548, Vancouver, BC V6B 5B3 At Site: Friday Noon to 6PM, Saturday 8:00AM to 9:30 AM No cheques are accepted at site, cash only. TDs: Ms. Lynn Stringer, Mr. Mark Barnes, Mr. Lyle Craver Organizer: Peter Stockhausen for the BCCF Misc: The BCCF Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday afternoon, May 18, between rounds. For further Information: Peter Stockhausen (604 276 1111) pstockhausen@pacificcoast.net Lynn Stringer (250 658 5207) lynnstringer@shaw.ca Kelowna Summer Fest Dates: July. 5 & 6, 2003 Type: 5 Round Swiss Times: 9/2/7; 9/asap Place: Sandman Inn Kelowna B.C. 2130 Harvey Ave across from Orchard Park Mall (250) 860-6409 Entry: $25, $20 Seniors, $15 Juniors Non CFC pay entry + $12 Prizes: BEN TD & Org Lynn Stringer Wally Steinke & Ian Higgs wsteinke@sd22.bc.ca ph (250) 545-6677 ianofski@cablelan.net
