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At the Wellington Square United Church, Burlington every Mon from April 14th till June from 6 - 8:30PM, there are 5 Rounds of Rapid CFC rated 15min+10Sec. Registrations are open for Apr Tournaments and you can register going to https://www.ieagleminds.com/mon-mash.html
The Mon, Apr 14th Tournament is for all Ages. Registration ends Sun(Tomorrow) 5PM. Do register ASAP at Mon Mash. For further detailed Tournament info visit at https://www.ieagleminds.com/mon-mash.html . Additionally, please feel free to share your feedback and thoughts to make the Mon, Thu Tournaments at Wellington Church be entertaining and productive to all.
Nina Pasko: That’s an inspiring reflection—May 5th truly marked a symbolic moment of discovery.
After playing in our 2022 Grandpri, Aaron Mendis' meteoric rise from 1200 to over 2400+ in such a short time is nothing short of extraordinary. It speaks volumes about his dedication, natural talent, and perhaps a strong support system guiding him through those rapid stages of development. Becoming the youngest International Master in Canada is an achievement that puts him on the global radar.
As for Nina Pasko, a 11 year old has shown rare brilliance despite currently having no active rating. A regular player in the Russian Club. She is a Prodigy and …. Check for the results at the bottom of https://www.ieagleminds.com/mon-mash.html
Last week it was daughter Nina Pasko making waves—this week, it’s her father, Gennadiy, who created the real ripples. Scoring a perfect 5/5 in the Open/U1600 section, Gennadiy defeated both tournament favorites from the Open section, earning full honors and making a strong statement.
Top-4 Face-Offs The battles among the top four players were intense. Daniel Giannotti proved his strength by scoring 1.5/2 against the top two players from the Open section, securing 2nd place overall in a hard-fought competition.
U1400 Section Highlights In the U1400 section, Kayra Han Sevinc claimed 1st place, while Nina Pasko followed closely in 2nd. Despite a strong start, Kayra was unable to complete the final two rounds due to a prior commitment, compounded by earlier games running long.
Prize Pool Details The total prize money will be split between the Open/U1600 and U1400 sections. Congratulations to all players for a fantastic and competitive event!
Request Survey to alter Start time to 6:30, 7PM for Mon/Thu weekly Tournaments
Dear All,
As you are aware, the Tournaments being organized for you all and each of your valuable inputs are important to make it successful.
Please fill up this short 1 min Survey to alter the Mon/Thu weekly Tournament start time to 7PM and having a free training from 6:15 - 6:45PM. Based on inputs, added the start at 6:30PM and free Chess Training from 5:45 - 6:15PM. You can fill multiple options that could be accommodated.
Wajdy Shebetah (5/5) Wajdy claimed a perfect 5/5 score in the Open Section, securing first place in dominant fashion. He avenged his earlier loss to Shiva with a composed positional victory, showcasing both strategic depth and calm under pressure. We would like to extend our thanks to Wajdy for generously analyzing several games post-event and offering constructive feedback to the younger players—an invaluable learning experience for all involved.
Top-2,3 Face-Offs The battle for the remaining podium spots was fierce. Patrick Buthmann stepped in graciously after the last-minute withdrawal of a key player. His game against Shiva was one of the highlights of the tournament, with momentum swinging like a pendulum. Both players were under severe time pressure, but a small oversight toward the end cost Patrick the win. As a result, Shiva secured 2nd place, and Patrick finished 3rd in a well-fought contest.
U1400 / U800 Section Timur Dauletov In the U1400 category, Timur Dauletov, an unrated player, surprised everyone by clinching 1st place. A true find of the tournament, Timur played fearlessly throughout, including a hard-fought game against Wajdy. With a bit more precision, he might have salvaged a draw—a sign of great potential to come. Kayra followed closely in 2nd place, demonstrating consistency and resilience across her games. Nina, faced stiff competition but fought valiantly in every round, ultimately finishing in 3rd place.She received a 50$ gift coupon from Planet Laser for one of her previous Tournament performance
Congratulations to all the participants, and a special thanks to those who contributed to the learning and spirit of the event!
Prize Pool Details The prizes for Open and U1400/U800 sections are listed below Congratulations to all players for a fantastic and competitive event! The Details and Calculations under the G, H Columns May 19th Result File here
Open Section Belanoff Ted (6/6)
Top seed and favourite Belanoff claimed a perfect 6/6 score in the Open Section, securing first place in dominant fashion. He had challenging matches with Shiva and Pavan, showcasing both strategic depth and calm under pressure. On a brief vacation in Canada from US, Belanoff had some good playtime in the evening Top-2,3 Face-Offs
Shiva won one of his games with Pavan and drew the other to stand 2nd.
U1400 Kayra Han Sevinc
In the U1400 category, Kayra won his games against Kayde and stood 1st.
Congratulations to all the participants Prize Pool Details
The prizes for Open and U1400 sections are listed below
Congratulations to all players for a fantastic and competitive event!
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