https://en.chessbase.com/post/world-...onship-2026-r9 IM Anthony Atanasov tied for first with two rounds to go.
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Gold medal gets a GM title. Tied for first is a GM norm.
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In todays games both Canadians had white. IM Atanasov played very carefully and in a better position his opponent blundered and Anthony managed to bring home the point. IM Kot is up two pawns in the endgame.Comment
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Its quite conceivable that we will have two Canadians tied for first going into the last round.Comment
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IM Kot did win efficiently so its two Canadians tied for first.Comment
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Last round pairings: IM Atanasov has White against IM Magold
Zhi Zhang has White against IM KotComment
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In addition to IM Atanasov and IM Kot in the Open U18 section, there are 9 other Canadians playing in U14, U16, GU14, GU16 and GU18 sections. FM Calix Marchand is having a strong tournament in the U16 section with a score of 7 points after 10 games and he has gained over 100 elo in those games. WCM Anais Chloe Fiset has 6.5 points in the Girls U18 section and has gained 189 elo.Comment
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Congrats to IMs Atanasov and Kot for their wins in the last round!Comment
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Canada has a new GM. Congratulations!Comment
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Anthony got a better tie-break (72 against 71) and a direct GM title. Congratulations!!
Also, amazing tournament for Emanuel Kot who got a direct GM norm for 1-2 place finish.
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Team Canada is bringing back over 900 rating points, congratulations to all!
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Fantastic showing for Team Canada!Comment
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Congratulations to GM Anthony Atanasov! Well deserved.
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