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Some say a picture is worth a thousand words. So without further ado, here are some many thousand words for all to enjoy.
Cheers,
Mei.
Playing Hall L
Dina K. vs. Victor I.
Aaron B.
Kyle F.
Zining Ying vs. Neil M.
From L-R: Haonan Z., Yuanling Y., Jesse W., Vladimir D.
Michael P.
Kevin Zhou
Steve K. vs. Nikita G.
Dina K. vs. Mikhail E.
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From B-F, Nathan F-D., David I., Omar S., Robert B.
Bob Gillanders:Who says chess isn't a sport? I can play chess and do yoga at the same time
Rob G. vs. Vlad D.
Playing Hall R
Playing Hall
Vladimir D. vs. Doug B.
Rebecca G.
Sitting L-R, Michael H., Roman S., Doug B., Artiom S. Standing, Mikhail E.
Yours truly managed to sneak in a game as well
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________ One Vaporizer Reviews
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________ Black girl
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Mario M.: Hey Mei, make sure my photo doesn't appear in some funny magazines.
Mei: Hmm... can't promise you that.
Rick M.
Omar S.
Sue E.
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This page is especially dedicated to all parents who accompanied their children to the tournament. Thank you for the many hours of patience while waiting for the children to complete their games. Thank you for your continuous love and support.
Warmest regards,
Mei.
Rick McCleary and son, Reuben
Andrew Giblon and daughters, Melissa and Rebecca
Victor Gusev and son, and Nikita
Leo Song, father of Terry Song
Joey Befurt and Mr. and Mrs. Eby. Joey's participation in the tournament was made possible through the kind generosity of the Ebys.
Matthew Nicholson and Dad
Eddie Li (8 years old, is the little brother of Michael Li) and Mom, learning to play chess
Nathan Farrant-Diaz and Mum
Mr. Ravi Venkataraman and son, Anand analysing a game with Rick M.
Parents in the Skittles Room
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Complimentary coffee, tea, water and light refreshment throughtout the event
SKITTLES ROOM
Hazel S., and Gordon O.
Vladimir D. and Mikhail E.
PRIZE WINNERS
Congratulations, John!
Winner of the AM U1400, with a perfect 5/5 score
John M.
Rob Gillanders and Garvin Nunes
Winners of the AM U2100 section (1st and 2nd runner-ups respectively)
Anand Venkataraman, 1st-runner-up U1400
Yuanling Yuan, 2nd runner-up PRO section
That's all folks. Goodnight and good chess to all.
Cheers,
Mei.
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________ Honda xr80
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...Why would you spam the board with FIVE THREADS of pictures instead of just making ONE THREAD and either posting all the pictures in there or linking to them?
Great Pictures Mei. It's good to see that there are people out there who promote chess the right way. We should all take lessons from you.
Will Chessca Open be on a regular date and time from now on, so we can book the dates off to play in the tournament next year? Looks like a very good site
you had this year.
The Elora Mill Inn has been such a wonderful site for the tournament this year. The service and hospitality demonstrated by the staff has been excellent.
I hope to run Chessca Open at the inn next year as well. Tentatively, the date is not set (I will need to coordinate the date with other tournament organisers in ON). I will let you know the date and further information on next year's event once I finalise the details.
Where is a winner's photo? I'll need to visit the next tournament and look through that magic window. Maybe it the way to Wonderland :)
I agree that Elora is really a beautiful place with Elora Gorge, Elora Quarry, and Elora town. Worth to visit. If you brave enough take a tubing in Elora Gorge Conservation Area, as well.
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I'll need to visit the next tournament and look through that magic window. Maybe it the way to Wonderland :)
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