Alberta Chess Association
Welcome to the Alberta Chess Association!
The Alberta Chess Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of chess in Alberta. We are affiliated with the Chess Federation of Canada, and provide support to players and organizers province wide.
We gratefully acknowledge the support we receive from the Alberta Sport, Recreation Parks & Wildlife Foundation!
ACA Contact Info
Executive Director: Vlad Rekhson
Phone: 403-970-8032
email: vrekhson@yahoo.ca
ACA News
January 21: The John Schleinich Memorial is currently taking place at the Calgary Chess Club. The tournament has one of the largest prize funds in Alberta Weekend tournament history with over $5000 offered and spread equally among the sections. The top section is broadcasted live at: http://calgarychess.com/SchleinichGames.html Standings and pairings can be viewed at: http://www.calgarychess.com/SchleinichStandings.html
Breaking News: January 9: Calgarians NM David Zhang and Nicka Kalaydina won the 2012 Canadian Junior Championship! David won the open section with the incredible 6.5/7 despite being only the 5th highest rated player. Second went to NM Richard Wang from Edmonton with 6/7 and third went to FM Shiyam Thavandiran from Ontario. Nicka Kalaydina was the pre-tournament favourite and her domination was never in doubt as she finished the tournament with 4.5/5. Both Nicka and David have won the right to represent Canada in the World Junior in Greece later this year. Tournament results are available at: http://www.cjcc2012.ca/ All tournament games are available in the games section and pictures can be viewed by going to: https://picasaweb.google.com/vrekhson/CanadianJunior2012 Special thanks goes to Head Organizer Frank Kluytmans and the entire organizing committee for bringing this event to Alberta.
January 9: The Calgary John Schleinich Memorial is now SOLD OUT as all 48 spots have been taken. Replacements may still be accepted in case someone will drop out. The tournament will take place in the Calgary Chess Club on January 20-22.
December 24: On Behalf of the ACA I would like to wish everyone Merry Christmas and a very Happy 2012 New Year!
December 20: ACA will be holding a casino fundraising in the Edmonton Century Casino on December 28-29. We are still looking for volunteers for the night time Counter room as well as a cashier. If you are interested in helping out, please email Vlad Rekhson at: vrekhson@yahoo.ca Food and transportation in Edmonton will be provided.
December 20: The 2011 Road warrior contest is now over. A total of 153 Albertans took part in ACA events. To see full 2011 standings and new regulations set up for 2012 please visit the Road Warrior page.
December 19: 2011 WBX Team Tournament in Edmonton was relatively small but competitive. The team that emerged victorious was "the Road Warriors" made up of Mike Zeggelaar, Aaron Sequillion, Phil Holmstrom and Ali Razzaq. Pictures available at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/72396996@N04/?saved=1
December 15: 2012 Canadian Junior will be taking place in Calgary between January 5-8. Save $15 off the entry fee by registering before December 17th. All the details are on the official website.
December 11: Less than a week is left before the start of the WBX Team Tournament. If you don't have a team but you would like to participate please write TD Ali Razzaq and he will try to find a team for you. All the tournament details are available by going to the: Official Site
Archived News
The Alberta Chess Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of chess in Alberta. We are affiliated with the Chess Federation of Canada, and provide support to players and organizers province wide.
We gratefully acknowledge the support we receive from the Alberta Sport, Recreation Parks & Wildlife Foundation!
ACA Contact Info
Executive Director: Vlad Rekhson
Phone: 403-970-8032
email: vrekhson@yahoo.ca
ACA News
January 21: The John Schleinich Memorial is currently taking place at the Calgary Chess Club. The tournament has one of the largest prize funds in Alberta Weekend tournament history with over $5000 offered and spread equally among the sections. The top section is broadcasted live at: http://calgarychess.com/SchleinichGames.html Standings and pairings can be viewed at: http://www.calgarychess.com/SchleinichStandings.html
Breaking News: January 9: Calgarians NM David Zhang and Nicka Kalaydina won the 2012 Canadian Junior Championship! David won the open section with the incredible 6.5/7 despite being only the 5th highest rated player. Second went to NM Richard Wang from Edmonton with 6/7 and third went to FM Shiyam Thavandiran from Ontario. Nicka Kalaydina was the pre-tournament favourite and her domination was never in doubt as she finished the tournament with 4.5/5. Both Nicka and David have won the right to represent Canada in the World Junior in Greece later this year. Tournament results are available at: http://www.cjcc2012.ca/ All tournament games are available in the games section and pictures can be viewed by going to: https://picasaweb.google.com/vrekhson/CanadianJunior2012 Special thanks goes to Head Organizer Frank Kluytmans and the entire organizing committee for bringing this event to Alberta.
January 9: The Calgary John Schleinich Memorial is now SOLD OUT as all 48 spots have been taken. Replacements may still be accepted in case someone will drop out. The tournament will take place in the Calgary Chess Club on January 20-22.
December 24: On Behalf of the ACA I would like to wish everyone Merry Christmas and a very Happy 2012 New Year!
December 20: ACA will be holding a casino fundraising in the Edmonton Century Casino on December 28-29. We are still looking for volunteers for the night time Counter room as well as a cashier. If you are interested in helping out, please email Vlad Rekhson at: vrekhson@yahoo.ca Food and transportation in Edmonton will be provided.
December 20: The 2011 Road warrior contest is now over. A total of 153 Albertans took part in ACA events. To see full 2011 standings and new regulations set up for 2012 please visit the Road Warrior page.
December 19: 2011 WBX Team Tournament in Edmonton was relatively small but competitive. The team that emerged victorious was "the Road Warriors" made up of Mike Zeggelaar, Aaron Sequillion, Phil Holmstrom and Ali Razzaq. Pictures available at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/72396996@N04/?saved=1
December 15: 2012 Canadian Junior will be taking place in Calgary between January 5-8. Save $15 off the entry fee by registering before December 17th. All the details are on the official website.
December 11: Less than a week is left before the start of the WBX Team Tournament. If you don't have a team but you would like to participate please write TD Ali Razzaq and he will try to find a team for you. All the tournament details are available by going to the: Official Site
Archived News
Upcoming events
2012 Canadian Junior Championship
January 5-8, Calgary
Organizer: Frank Kluytmans
2012 Schleinich Memorial
January 20-22, Calgary
Organizer: Tony Ficzere
NAO 2011 Winners: (from left to right) Richard Wang, Nic Haynes, FM Vladimir Pechenkin, Rob McCullough
TD Ali Razzaq with Rick Pedersen and Richard Pua; 2010 WBX Team Tournament winners:"Two Ricks and an Arnie" (the 3rd winner, Arnold McKay is not in the picture)
IM Porper-GM Shirov
2009 Canadian Open
Edmonton, AB
2009 Canadian Open
Edmonton, AB
2011 Calgary International Chess Classic Roster
Edmonton International Qualifier. Winner-NM "rocket" Rob Gardner and best junior-Jamil Kassam.
6th Edmonton International winner GM Joel Benjamin with Ali Razzaq