2024 Canadian Open (July 13-18)

[Hans Jung]

Rd 7 GM Vera did a calculation error which lost a piece and the game to GM Stefansson.

[Hans Jung]

Christian Steven's Smith Morra turned into a 73 move marathon where he only cracked at the end.

[Hans Jung]

Rd 7 Shawn RL placed some lovely pins before the final breakthrough.

[Hans Jung]

Rd 7 IM Chiku-Ratte earned a well deserved draw against GM Komarov.

[Hans Jung]

After seven rounds second place for IM Jonathan Han!!

[Hans Jung]

Predict-a-Number Quiz # 3

How many Canadians will be on the top 6 boards for Rd. 8 tomorrow @ 10:00 AM?

Your prediction?

Bob A

seven Canadians

[Hans Jung]

Predict-a-Number Quiz # 4

How many decisive games will there be on the top 6 boards in Rd. 8 tomorrow @ 10:00 AM ?

Bob A

3 decisive games

[Hans Jung]

IM Han earns Black against GM Van Foreest, the tournament leader.

[Bob Armstrong]

Re-posted below as Post # 105 (24/7/18)

[Hans Jung]

Sadly, I don't think there is any chance of a GM norm being scored at this tournament.

[Bob Armstrong]

Predict-a-Number Quiz # 3

How many Canadians will be on the top 6 boards for Rd. 8 tomorrow @ 10:00 AM?

Answer - 6/12 (50%)!

Bob A

[Hans Jung]

I'm impressed that the Fed fought all the way into the top 6 boards.

[Hans Jung]

Predict-a-Number Quiz # 3

How many Canadians will be on the top 6 boards for Rd. 8 tomorrow @ 10:00 AM?

Answer - 6/12 (50%)!

Bob A

I'm going to play until I hit the jackpot Bob.

[Bob Armstrong]

Rd. 8 - 10:00 AM

Top 10 Boards

Round 8 on 2024/07/18 at 10h00

1		GM	Van Foreest, Jorden	2671	6½		6	IM	Han, Johnathan	2333
2		IM	Chiku-Ratte, Olivier Kenta	2314	5½		5½	GM	Stefansson, Vignir Vatnar	2500
3		GM	Mikhalevski, Victor	2499	5½		5½	IM	Lawson, Eric	2190
4		GM	Komarov, Dimitri	2444	5½		5½	GM	Rodrigue-Lemieux, Shawn	2499
5		GM	Fedorowicz, John Peter	2363	5		5½	GM	Kantans, Toms	2471
6		CM	Yang, Jingyun (Ryan)	2145	5		5	GM	Sambuev, Bator	2448
7			Genzling, Jérôme	2005	5		5	FM	Dukic, Zachary	2247
8		GM	Vera, Reynaldo	2353	4½		4½	IM	Duong, Thanh Nha	2136
9		IM	Migot, Tangi	2345	4½		4½		Le Pen, Steven	2101
10			Wang, Derek	2078	4½		4½	GM	Tarjan, James E.	2295	Bob A

[Bob Armstrong]

Rd. 8 - 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 18

Live: Can be watched at: Lichess.org. - Watch - Broadcasts - 2024 Canadian Open [https://lichess.org/broadcast/2024-c...nd-3/bwEfb5uQ]

Updates (Made as I check in): X:00 AM

My Position Assessments - be kind; from a CFC D Class player

Top Six Boards - Highest Player

1. GM Van Foreest, Jorden 2671 - Netherlands - 6.5/7 pts.
2. GM Stefansson, Vignir 2500 - Iceland - 5.5/7 pts.
3. GM Michalevski, Victor 2499 - Israel - 5.5/7 pts.
4. GM Rodrigue-Lemieux 2499 - Canada (Montreal, QC) - 5.5/7 pts.
5. GM Kantans, Toms - 2471 - Latvia - 5.5/7 pts.
6. GM Sambuev, Bator - 2448 - Canada (Montreal, QC) - 5/7 pts.

GM vs GM - 2 games
GM vs IM - 3 games
GM vs CM - 1 game

Rd. 9 (Final) - Thursday, July 18 @ 4:00 PM

Time Control: 90 + 30

Final Standings: Chess-Results: https://chess-results.com/fed.aspx?lan=1&fed=CAN

Please advise of any corrections or add any missing info.....thanks

Bob A (Avid Chess Player! CFC 1369; FQE 1517; FIDE 1570; USCF 1546)