Entries are now open for the 2024 Banff Open. Entries are limited to 130 this year. Last year entries were full by the end of September, so please enter early and plan to come to this event. Sadly, due to change of management, this will be Ian Findlay’s last year organizing this event and the last year the tournament will be held at the Banff Centre. You can enter by going to 2024 schedule or by this link https://www.albertachess.org/home/2024-banff-open/
I am happy to announce IM Mark Ginsburg is back, trying to win the tournament for a third time.
I am delighted to announce the entry of IM Jean Hébert.
Jean Hébert who holds the ICCF title of Correspondence Chess Grandmaster and the FIDE title of International Master. The winner of the Canadian Chess Championship in 1978 and 2009, he also tied for the title in 2007, but lost in playoffs. He represented Canada at the 1979 Interzonal tournament as well as seven times at Chess Olympiads. He also took part in the Chess World Cup 2009, but was knocked out by Peter Svidler in the first round. In 2022, Hébert won the Canadian Seniors’ Championship.
I am thrilled to announce the entry of IM Raymond Kaufman.
I am excited to announce junior sensation FM Tymur Keleberda from Edmonton has just entered and is currently ranked #3 in the tournament.
Masters Sherzod Khodjimatov, Amir Bahmani, FM Ian Findlay, Anand Rishi Chandra, Leo Lin, Omid Malek, Mahan Eshraghi and FM Dale Haessel have also entered.
*** I am delighted to announce the entry of IM Olivier Kenta Chiku-Ratté. At 2455 he is the number 1 seed. ***
** As of Nov 3, we are up to 131 entries. Due to space restrictions, I will close entries at 131 and will start a waiting list at that time. Entries close midnight Nov 6, 2024**
**** Entries are now closed. If you wish to be put on waiting list, email ianfindlay2314@gmail.com ****