Entries are now open for the Alberta Open (Oct 8-10) and the Southern Alberta Open (Nov 26-27). Both are being held at the Calgary Chess Club. Please use the link in the 2022 Schedule to register. Also, the ACA AGM will be held at the Calgary Chess Club after the morning round on October 10.
25th MHO Results
Congratulations to Patrick Angelo Tolentino for winning the 25th MHO on tiebreak over FM Dale Haessel and Isiah Sehn with 4/5. Twenty-two players took part over the September 17th weekend. Thank you to Angelo Avelino Tolentino for providing the photos.
ACA Honors Dr. Bill Taylor at 25th MHO
It has been 3 years in the making thanks to COVID, but Dr. Bill Taylor finally ran his last MHO Open. The ACA had recently passed a motion honoring and thanking Dr. Taylor for his organizing, teaching and other chess contributions for the last few decades. The ACA was finally able to present him with a plaque to recognize his achievements at his last MHO. Many thanks for Ford Wong, who was instrumental in bringing this about and did the presentation. Thank you Dr. Taylor!
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25th MHO update and pictures
After 3 rounds, FM Dale Haessel has 3/3 and will be black against Patrick Avelino Tolentino.
Grand Prairie Chess Club
The Grand Prairie Chess Club is looking for new players of all ranges and all ages. It is located at the Grand Prairie Public Library and is open on Tuesdays from 6 pm to 8 pm. Contact Courtney Nisbet courtnisberg@gmail.com
2022 Alberta Open Oct 8-10
The Alberta Open will be held at the Calgary Chess Club, Oct 8-10. A link will soon be available. This is typically the 2nd biggest tournament in Alberta after the Banff Open.
Chess4life Edmonton
The Edmonton Young Offender Centre (EYOC) Is looking for a volunteer to assist with the Chess4Life program. They are located at 18621 127 Street NW. Peter Stiles who is heading up the project is hoping to run the program for 2 hours a week for about 8-10 session. Please contact him at
Peter Stiles CSW II
Edmonton Young Offenders Centre
Community Transition Coordinator
780-408-8250
Peter.stiles@gov.ab.ca
2022 Battle of Alberta Sept 3 – results
Congratulations to Team South for winning the BOA for the 2nd year in a row by a score of 15-9. Team South was led by FM Gary Ng on Board 1 and FM Dale Haessel on Board 2. More results will be posted when available. Thank you to Lars Lowther for organizing the South and Rafael Arruebarrena for organizing the North and Zeeshan C Munir for directing.
Calgary International and Reserves – Sept 20-25, 23-25
The entries are open for the Calgary International Reserves on the 2022 tournament schedule. This is a five round Swiss to be held at the Calgary Chess Club. There is a 30 player limit, so enter quickly. Also the information for the Calgary International is linked there.
MHO Returns! Sept 17-18
The Medicine Hat Open will return after 2 years absence due to Covid. Mark your calendars. The ACA is contributing $500 to enhance the prize fund in cash prize(s). Entries are now open on the link on the 2022 Schedule.
*** As of September 6 there are 10 pre-registered players including National Master Patrick Angelo Tolentino ***