BCCF E-MAIL BULLETIN # 2
My apologies for this being a week late, but I was out of town due to a death in the family. As before, your editor welcomes any and all submissions for this bulletin - news of upcoming events, tournament reports, and anything else that might be of interest to the BC chess community To subscribe, send an e-mail to me (stphwrg@aol.com) or sign up via the BCCF webpage ( British Columbia Chess Federation ); if you no longer wish to receive this bulletin, just let me know. Stephen Wright JUNIOR NEWS Both Vancouver and Victoria have initiated junior grand prix this year - for details and schedules see British Columbia Chess Federation or Greater Victoria Junior Chess Vancouver Grand Prix # 1 Thirty-five players participated in Vancouver's first junior event of the new season at the freshly-renovated Vancouver Bridge Centre. Most of the players were placed in Quads and played in three-game round robins; the remainer took part in a five-round swiss. Prize winners from the Quads were: Lucas Davies and Yamei Wang, Gavin Atkinson and Noam Davies, Peter Sum and Lawrence Bau (tied), Danny Yu and Thomas Chow, Monika Prokopowicz and Lesley Cheng (tied), Ovidiu Almasan and Jasenko Dzinovic (tied), and Lo-Ching Chow and Lara Heppenstall. In the swiss unrated Louie Jiang took top honours, followed by Alexandra Botez and Raymond Soo. Katherine Davies directed, assisted by Bruce Harper. The current leaders in the Grand Prix are as follows: Atkinson, Gavin 4.7 Davies, Lucas 4.4 Yu, Danny 4.3 Chow, Lo-Ching 4.0 Wang, Yamei 3.9 Sum, Peter 3.9 Bau, Lawrence 3.9 Davies, Noam 3.7 However, there are still seven more events to go, so there is plenty of time for the lead to change - remember, you only count your top six results. Upcoming junior events: September 29 Chess by the Sea Girls' tournament, Crescent Beach October 13 Island Junior Open - # 2 (Victoria) October 19 Junior Open, Surrey October 26 "Check or Treat!" (Victoria) October 27 Grand Prix # 2, Strathcona Community Centre November 9-11 BC Junior Closed, Vancouver Bridge Centre November 14-25 World Youth Chess Championships, Crete November 17 Island Junior Open - # 3 (Victoria) November 24 Grand Prix # 3, Vancouver Bridge Centre November 30 Annual BC - Washington Junior Match, Seattle December 8 Greater Victoria City Championship For details please visit: British Columbia Chess Federation or Greater Victoria Junior Chess 30 YEARS AGO... by Bruce Harper Thirty years ago my column featured a particularly evil problem which involves a technique known as retro-analysis. Since "retro" is in these days, it seems appropriate to wreck a new generation of brains by presenting the problem again. In trying to solve this mind-bender, keep in mind the rule that all chess problems must be legal positions (i.e., you must be able to reach the position legally from the normal starting position of the chessmen). White to play and mate in three moves.
[The position is: WK: e1; WQ: f4; WR: h1; WPs: a2, b2, c2, d2, e2, h2, h3. BK: e8; BR: a8; BB: c8; BPs: a7, a6, c6, d7, d6, g7, g6, h7.] To solve this problem, you not only have to find the mate (which is not that hard), but you have to prove that Black has no defence (which is hard). Send in your answers to the Editor by e-mail [stphwrg@aol.com]. The solution will be published in the next Bulletin. This problem was composed by Dr. Niels Hoeg, in July 1933. Special bonus points go to anyone who can answer the scary question "A doctor of what?" LIVING CHESS IN VANCOUVER, 1905 "Considerable interest is being taken in living chess games that are to be played in the Drillhall next Saturday evening. There will be two games played, and in connection with each the orchestra will play an overture, entrance march and exit march. The entertainment is under the auspices of the Vancouver Chess and Checker Club, and the games will be between Mr. J. McA. Cameron and Mr. P. Dunne, and Mr. A. C. Brydone-Jack and Mr. W. Francis. The pieces will be represented as follows: Kings, Master H. Minchin and Master Harold Hall; queens, Miss Connie Lucas and Miss Zella Hawe; bishops, Miss Lyndall de la Capilaine, Miss Violet Gardiner, Miss K. Trendall and Miss Maude Ferguson; knights, Miss Ida Gardiner, Miss E. Burns, Miss M. Burns and Miss C. Trendall; Castles, Miss L. Hawe, Miss Alodia Heffing and the Misses Mawdsley; pawns, boys of Christ Church Boys' Brigade. The master of ceremonies will be Mr. J. Schmerl, and the costumes are being prepared by Miss Hicks." [Daily Province, Thursday, May 18, 1905] "A fair attendance greeted the interesting and elaborately prepared human chess match played in the Drillhall on Saturday evening. The board was laid out on the floor of the large hall, white cardboard squares alternating with thedark of the natural floor. On these squares were stationed the living chessmen. The players were Messrs. J. McA. Cameron and P. Dunne for the red, and Messrs. A. C. Brydone-Jack and W. Francis for the white. The players occupied stations on the galleries at each end of the hall and as one moved on a small chessboard the other called the play and it was duplicated on the gigantic board on the floor below. Mr. Jacob Schmerl acted as master of ceremonies. In forty-six moves the first game went to the whites, and after fifty moves the second game was won by the reds. To save time both games had been previously played out on small boards. It took the players in the original instance four hours to play the first and six hours to play the second game. The band of the Sixth Duke's Own Regiment was in attendence, and its music greatly enlivened the proceedings. The kings, queens, bishops, knights and castles were becomingly attired in robes of crimson and white. With the exception of the two kings, the figures were represented by young girls. The pawns were boys who wore sashes of red and white." [Daily Province, Monday, May 22, 1905] UPCOMING EVENTS There are several new events listed this week, so pay attention as you read on! In particular I would highlight the upcoming BC championship - all you higher-rated players, this is your chance to find some stiff competition and perhaps walk away with the Provincial bragging rights for a year. In connection with this, is anyone driving from Vancouver for the championship and has room for a passenger? "I need a car-pool ride to the BC Closed in October. I will split the cost of gas and ferry with anyone driving to Victoria. I have a place to stay, I just need a ride. Vas 604-982-0611 [chessfm@shaw.ca]." UVic September Swiss Date: September 28, 2002 Place: University of Victoria, Human & Social Development Building, Room A-260 Rds: 4 Type: Swiss Times: 9:30AM, 11:30AM, 2:30PM, ASAP TC: SD/60 EF: $15 for adults, $10 for juniors, seniors, and women Prizes: $$BEN$$ Reg: At site between 8:30-9:15AM Contact: Jim Ferguson, (250) 384-9699, eraser7brain@hotmail.com Bughouse October Open Date: Sunday, October 6, 2002. Location: Vancouver Bridge Center (2776 East Broadway at Kaslo St). Registration: 9:00-10:00 AM. Entry Fee: $10 for adults, $5 for juniors and seniors. Rounds: TBA. Minimum of 36 games. Time Controls: 3 min/sd. Partners: Players enter as individuals, and are assigned different partners each round. No partner is needed to enter. Contact: Ben Daswani -- devil1331@hotmail.com or phone 604-596-1606; Bruce Harper -- bruce54321@shaw.ca or phone 604-263-8264. UBC Tuesday Night Swiss - October - November 2002 Dates: October 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, November 5th 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 ($$BEN) Org & TD: Lyle Craver (604)980-2040 Misc: half point byes available for rounds 1-4 when requested at least 24 hours before game time (in person or by phone only please - no e-mail bye requests!) Please bring sets, clocks, etc. BC Closed Championship Date: October 11, 12, 13, 14 Type: 7 Round Swiss Times: Friday will be 6:30PM, Sat and Sun 10:00AM and 4:00PM, Mon. will be 9:00AM and A.S.A.P. Entry Fee: $35 Prize Fund: TBA CFC / FIDE Rated Time Control 40/120 minutes - SD/1 Hour Location: University of Victoria, Human & Social Development Building, Room A-260 Registration: at the site. Misc: Members of good standing in the BCCF with a CFC rating of 2000+ are eligible to play. Organizer & TD: Lynn Stringer Contact: Lynn Stringer at lynnstringer@shaw.ca ; Tel (250) 658 5207 Vancouver Thanksgiving Open Dates: October 12, 13, 14 Place: Vancouver Bridge Centre 2776 East Broadway (at Kaslo), Vancouver Rounds: 6 Times: 10/4, 10/4, 10/ ASAP Type: Regular Swiss TC: 40/120; SD/60 Byes: Rds. 1-5 EF: Adults $30, Juniors & Seniors $20 (non-CFC members add $12) Prizes: $$ BEN Registration: At site 9 - 9:40 am TD: Stephen Wright For more information please call organizers: Katherine Davies 604-266-5842; e-mail: mail-for-katherine@telus.net Stephen Wright: 604-221-7148; e-mail: StphWrg@aol.com Kelowna Harvest Swiss Dates: Oct. 19 & 20, 2002 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 Burns Lake Fall Open Date: October 26-27, 2002. Place: Lakes District Secondary, Burns Lake, BC. Rds: TBA Type: Active U16 Section, Regular rated for other sections. Times: TBA TC: TBA Entry Fee: $5.00 + CFC membership Prizes: Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals in each section. Organizers: Doreen Loseth: (250) 692-3982 losethd@hotmail.com, Mary Warko: (250) 698-7422 m_warko@hotmail.com Northshorechess.com CM Invitational Date: October 26-27, 2002 Place: New Westminster, BC Rds: 5 Type: 6-player RR Round times: 9, 2, 7/ 9, ASAP TC: SD 120 EF: $35 Prizes: 1st $100 plus Fritz 7 software Reg: interested expert players (2000-2199) e-mail chessfm@shaw.ca for invitations TD & Org: Vas Sladek Misc: no smoking, CFC membership required, one ChessBase magazine EXTRA issue to all players completing their schedule Lionel Joyner Memorial Dates: November 9, 10, 11 Place: Vancouver Bridge Centre 2776 East Broadway (at Kaslo), Vancouver Details: t.b.a For more information please call organizers: Katherine Davies 604-266-5842; e-mail: mail-for-katherine@telus.net Stephen Wright: 604-221-7148; e-mail: StphWrg@aol.com Vernon Silver Star (Qualifier to the BC Closed) Dates:Nov. 9, 10, 11, 2002 Type: 6 Round Swiss Times: noon/5; 10/4; 9/asap Place: Village Green Hotel Vernon B.C. 4801 27th St. ph (250) 542-3331 Entry: $30, $25 Seniors, $20 Juniors Non CFC pay entry + $12 Prizes: BEN TD & Org Wally Steinke wsteinke@sd22.bc.ca ph (250) 545-6677 UBC Tuesday Night Swiss - November - December 2002 Dates: November 12th, 19th, 26th, December 3rd, 10th 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 ($$BEN) Org & TD: Lyle Craver (604)980-2040 Misc: half point byes available for rounds 1-4 when requested at least 24 hours before game time (in person or by phone only please - no e-mail bye requests!) Please bring sets, clocks, etc. Saturday Chess Fever Date: Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14 Location: at the Bridge Center 2776 East Broadway, Vancouver Rds: 5 Type: Regular Swiss, 2 sections Open and Under 1700 Time: Games start at 5:00p.m. Time Control: 30/90 G/60 Entry Fee: $25, $20 for Juniors and Masters Prizes: $$ BEN Org: James Kerry (604) 438-7666 and Luc Poitras (604) 438-0496 Jack Taylor Memorial Tournament Date: November 23rd and 24th Type: 5 Round Swiss Entry Fee: $35 Regular, $25 for Juniors Prize Fund: 100% of EF minus Expenses CFC Rated Time Control 40/90 minutes - SD/1 Hour Location: University of Victoria, Human & Social Development Building, Room A-260 Registration: November 23rd 8:30AM at the site. Organizer & TD: Lynn Stringer Contact: Lynn Stringer at lynnstringer@shaw.ca ; Tel (250) 658 5207 Northshorechess.com CM Invitational Date: Nov.30-Dec. 1, 2002 Place: New Westminster, BC Rds: 5 Type: 6-player RR Round times: 9, 2, 7/ 9, ASAP TC: SD 120 EF: $35 Prizes: 1st $100 plus Fritz 7 software Reg: interested expert players (2000-2199) e-mail chessfm@shaw.ca for invitations TD & Org: Vas Sladek Misc: no smoking, CFC membership required, one ChessBase magazine EXTRA issue to all players completing their schedule Dan MacAdam Memorial Tournament Date: January 18th and January 19th 2003 Type: 5 Round Swiss Entry Fee: $35 Regular, $25 for Juniors Prize Fund: 100% of EF minus Expenses CFC Rated Time Control 40/90 minutes - SD/1 Hour Location: University of Victoria, Human & Social Development Building, Room A-260 Registration: January 18th 8:30AM at the site. Organizer & TD: Lynn Stringer Contact: Lynn Stringer at lynnstringer@shaw.ca ; Tel (250) 658 5207
