The most recent Northern Alberta Open did not get FIDE rated. This was due to a misunderstanding of the process. The events have to be registered in advance. This used to be done by the Executive Director. Since the ACA no longer has an Executive Director, it should be the responsibility of the Secretary which I did not know. All future events for 2022 are now in the process of being registered by the CFC. This may be checked here https://ratings.fide.com/rated_tournaments.phtml?country=CAN

As Secretary of the ACA I apologize to all affected – Ian Findlay

The CFC has written a letter to FIDE to try to get the NOA and AB closed FIDE rated. I will keep you posted here. ** FIDE has said they will rate those 2 tournaments – I will keep you posted *** May 18, 2022

I am happy to report both the AB Closed and NOA have been FIDE rated *** June 2, 2022

I am thrilled to announce that this tournament is back. It will be held at the Sandman Hotel . A link on our Tournament Schedule 2022 is now up. The early details can be found on the Grand Prairie Chess Club Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=grande%20prairie%20chess%20club Also check the line on the 2022 schedule to get a deal on the Hotel only $99 per night.

On May 11, 2022 the ACA passed a special motion to enhance the price fund of the 2022 Trumpeter Open by contributing $500 towards the prize fund.

Only 1 week left to register. So far 10 players have pre-registered including FM Ian Findlay.

Albertans are invited to compete in the Atlantic Chess Festival July 29 – Aug 2nd. The Canadian Senior and the Mayflower open will take place in Halifax NS. Enter before June 1st to get the cheapest entry fee. For more information, please see their website. ** new link May 26th **  https://www.chessns.ca/portfolio/pawn-wise-the-atlantic-all-ages-chess-festival/

Entries are open for the Jina Burn Fort McMurray Open. Please pay tribute to the late great Jina Burn and play in this event. Go to the 2022 Schedule for the link.

Thank you Derek Thomas for organizing this wonderful event and all your hard work. The results can be found here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MlRKPJwkEogpipIN_IwQCHDR4sQs922tO2smKsKZwls/edit

This tournament has been cancelled this year. This means the Qualifier and the International Open have also been cancelled.

The first ever BC-AB will take place in Salmon BC, May 6-8th. The deadline to register is May 4. For more details or to sign up please go to the BC website. http://bcopenchess.pbworks.com/w/page/147768783/BCvsAB

The dates for the North American Youth Championship have been updated to Aug 10-14. Please go to the 2022 schedule for the link and more information.

Entries are now open for the 2022 AB Youth Championship in Edmonton. The winner in each section will receive a $1000 travel grant to go to the CYCC to be held in Hamilton. Go to the 2022 Schedule to enter. Time Control: Game in 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move ** Pre-registration list will be updated April 18th has been updated **

So far 33 advanced entries, including FM Dale Haessel. This years tournament looks like it will be a big success. Dustin Koperski was recruited at the TD. Dustin is known to be one of the top directors in Alberta. Go to the 2022 Schedule and scroll down to Lethbridge Open and click on the link to enter and for more details and advanced entries. We are expected a record prize fund this year, with the slight increase in entry fee and the recent chess boom! There will be a wine and cheese tasting after the last round on Saturday, courtesy of Dr. Paul Viminitz. ** 33 advanced entries so far – updated 2022-04-02 at 00:39 – This is the last update **