Congratulations to FM Blagoj Gicev, who won the first Qualifier with a 4/5 score, half a point ahead of a six-way tie! Gicev, Mahan Eshraghi, and Ron Offengenden (top of the second place tie) earn free entry into the Edmonton International at the end of the Summer.
Registration for the second qualifier, June 15-16, is now open. Full information here.
Reminder about the Steinitz-Menchik Classic May 31 to June 2 and the Trumpeter Open June 8-9.