2025 CANADIAN INTERGENERATIONAL CHESS CHALLENGE (Aug 9-10)

[April Zhong]

2025 CANADIAN INTERGENERATIONAL CHESS CHALLENGE ♟

~ Celebrate FIDE Social Chess Year '25 ~


Hi Everyone, I hope you all are having an amazing and restful summer!

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Chess4Win to host the 2025 Canadian Intergenerational Chess Challenge (CIGCC) on August 10. In this event, juniors (representing Chess for Connection) will be paired against seniors (representing the Geriatric Weekend Warriors' Society (80+)) in two rated matches. This is not only a great opportunity to challenge yourself (as we have quite a strong pool of senior players), but also a unique opportunity to socialize and encourage our senior chess community to keep on playing!

There will be a Junior Qualifier rapid on August 9, where the top 4 players in each section will earn the right to play in the CIGCC. It would be awesome if you could come out and support this special event, as well as share this with other players

Join us as a JUNIOR: https://chess4win.jumbula.com/2025Ra...CHESSCHALLENGE

Join us as a SENIOR (contact Bob Armstrong): https://forum.chesstalk.com/forum/ch...ors-society-80


Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!

[Erik Malmsten]

Is there a limited number of boards?
Do seniors who are no longer CFC members have to pay a $20 CFC rating fee?
is there a cost for lunch, and will there be vegetarian options?
is there a space where smokers can go during their game?
is there a place where seniors can nap during lunch?
i assume that the site is wheel chair accesible.

[April Zhong]

Hi Erik, great questions!

1. We will have 12 boards (if you are interested, please contact Bob Armstrong through the Geriatric Weekend Warriors' Society (80+) thread)
2. Yes, seniors need to pay $20 for a one-time tournament
3. The game starts after noon. Snacks and refreshments will be provided between the rounds
4. Smokers should be able to smoke outside the building (we will confirm with owners)
5. Unfortunately, we do not have a designated area for seniors to nap
6. Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible!

[Chess4win]

The updated Junior Players' List:

• O1600

1. Ryan Zhong 2118 Invited player, excluded from prizes and qualification
2. Heye Gao 2031 Invited player, excluded from prizes and qualification
3. Wesley Russell 1943
4. April Zhong 1919 Invited player, excluded from prizes and qualification
5. Sichang Huang 1782
6. Jasper Jia 1727
7. Brian Kong 1716
8. Diganth Anish 1669
9. Justin Wang 1638
10. Phoenix Cheung 1617

• U1600

1. Shannon Zhao 1591
2. Vukan Niketic 1587
3. Oscar Lai 1575
4. Dylan Tian 1563
5. Frankie Huang 1501
6. Joe Gao 1465
7. Ethan Wong 1462
8. Yiguo Gao 1455
9. Hantao Ozols 1440
10. Evan Gao 1432
11. Adam Mei 1431
12. Ian Gao 1430
13. Kaustubh Nagidi 1384
14. Oliver Pun 1360
15. Xander Cheung 1340
16. Yu On Michael Lau 1325
17. Marissa Yeung 1291
18. Caleb Chan 1245
19. Simmon Chang 1241
20. Henrique Kam 1226

• U1200

1. Celab Guo 1145
2. Cecilia Gu 1118
3. Daniel Ni 1064
4. Jacob Ma 1065
5. Ayush Pattanaik 1063
6. Xavier Kwan 1053
7. Dion Escotto 1032
8. Marcus Xavier 1023
9. Lavin Sai 959
10. Daniel Lim 796
11. Quentin Lan 0
12. Jacob Jin 0

[Bob Armstrong]

The 2025 Canadian Inter-Generational Chess Challenge

Old Pharts Team (25/8/10 )
(Organized by the Geriatric Weekend Warriors Society (80+))

1. Jung, Hans (FM) ….....................67 y.o.........................Kitchener, Ont.......CFC No.: 100182.....CFC: 2047.......FQE: 2255 ...FIDE: 1933 (25/7/12)
2. Gashgarian, Rob........................tba(70+).......................Brantford, Ont......CFC No.: 112426......CFC: 1800.......FQE: ----........FIDE: 1769 (25/7/12)
3. Parakin, Don..............................65 y.o. (Almost)........Richmond Hill, Ont...CFC No.: 106488.....CFC: 1701.......FQE: 1173 ....FIDE: 1540 (25/7/12)
4. Moran-Venegas, Mario..............67 y.o............................Angus, Ont..........CFC No.: 143315.......CFC: 1700......FQE: 1616.....FIDE: 1598 (25/7/15)
5. Gillanders, Bob..........................69 y.o..........................Burlington, Ont......CFC No: 108202.......CFC: 1683......FQE: 1243.... FIDE: 1673 (25/8/1)
6. Verde, Pino.................................77 y.o...........................Toronto, Ont........ CFC No.: 108688......CFC: 1599.......FQE: ------ .....FIDE: 1572 (25/7/12)
7. Dixon, Javier..............................70 y.o...........................Toronto, Ont..........CFC No.: 162862......CFC: 1581.......FQE: ------ .....FIDE: 1705 (25/7/12)
8. Armstrong, Robert (Bob) J (Member)..80 y.o. (By match)..Toronto, Ont....CFC No.: 100034......CFC: 1534.......FQE: 1517 ...FIDE:1475 [Captain] (25/7/12)
9. Kurkowski, Ken........................tba (70+).......................Toronto, Ont..........CFC No.: 104537......CFC: 1523........FQE: ------ ....FIDE: 1580 (25/7/12)
10. Selbie, Andrew..........................tba (70+).......................Toronto, Ont..........CFC No.: 190659.....CFC: 1378........FQE: ------ ....FIDE: ------ (25/7/12)
11. Monné, John (Member).............94 y.o.............................Brantford, Ont.....CFC No.: 193130.....CFC: (1184)......FQE: ------ .....FIDE: ------ (25/7/12)

Today is the big day.....visitors are welcome!

Location: Duncan Academy, 730 Cochrane Drive, Unit # 1, Markham (South-West – Hwy 404/Hwy 7 area), Ontario.L3R 8E1

Start: 12 PM

Bob A (GWWS(80+) Partner Rep.)

[April Zhong]

Board 1 DGT broadcast link: https://view.livechesscloud.com/#aeb...6-fda15dda431d

[John Brown]

What are the teams Line ups?

[Joshua Guo]

This, except Hans is playing B2, and John Upper in B1

[Bob Armstrong]

Result

Round..Young Turks.... Old Pharts

Rd. 1........ 5 1/2 pts...... 5 1/2 pts.
Rd. 2........ 8 1/2 pts.......2 1/2 pts.
Total....... 13 1/2 pts...... 7 1/2 pts.

All agreed it was a fun, but competitive chess afternoon!

Bob A (Old Pharts - Captain)

[Hans Jung]

I was impressed by the organisation. Great friendliness all round and many helping hands. Omar donated his skills. I was impressed by Josh's young son and it reminded me of Josh at 13 playing in the Canadian Cadet I organized in 1995. I also got to know John Monne, the oldest phart (Mr. Maverick!) who apparently has had a facinating life. Don Parakin also shared memories and I enjoyed talking to him.

[Dilip Panjwani]

Result

Round..Young Turks.... Old Pharts

Rd. 1........ 5 1/2 pts...... 5 1/2 pts.
Rd. 2........ 8 1/2 pts.......2 1/2 pts.
Total....... 13 1/2 pts...... 7 1/2 pts.

All agreed it was a fun, but competitive chess afternoon!

Bob A (Old Pharts - Captain)

You mean 14 points vs 8 points...

[Bob Armstrong]

Yup .... senior moment!

Round......Young Turks..Old Pharts

Rd. 1........ 5 1/2 pts...... 5 1/2 pts.
Rd. 2........ 8 1/2 pts.......2 1/2 pts.
Total....... 14 pts......... 8 pts.

Bob