4th Calgary International Chess Classic
From May 19th through May 23rd, the Calgary Chess Club will be hosting the Calgary International Chess Classic. Now in it's 4th year, the Calgary International provides a unique opportunity for Alberta's strongest players to meet high caliber competition from around the world and compete for prize money and perhaps an IM norm. In 2009 and 2010, Calgary's Eric Hansen performed very well and earned IM norms in both events. His norm in 2010 earned him the IM title. Eric will be returning this year to compete.
Calgary International Reserve Championship
The Calgary International Reserves will take place along side of the Calgary International from May 21st through May 23rd. This 6 round swiss event will be both CFC and FIDE rated. Players in the Reserve section will have the opportunity to play in the same room as players from the International section and experience an international chess event. Space will be limited to the first 32 who enter. Enter early to guarantee your spot!
The Festival
The Calgary International Chess Classic will have a number of side events. There will be 5 Active Chess fundraiser events taking place from early March through mid May. This year we will also be organizing the Calgary International Blitz Championship. A lecture and simul will also be held. Click on the "Events" link for information on the various events that comprise the Calgary International Chess Classic.
From May 19th through May 23rd, the Calgary Chess Club will be hosting the Calgary International Chess Classic. Now in it's 4th year, the Calgary International provides a unique opportunity for Alberta's strongest players to meet high caliber competition from around the world and compete for prize money and perhaps an IM norm. In 2009 and 2010, Calgary's Eric Hansen performed very well and earned IM norms in both events. His norm in 2010 earned him the IM title. Eric will be returning this year to compete.
Calgary International Reserve Championship
The Calgary International Reserves will take place along side of the Calgary International from May 21st through May 23rd. This 6 round swiss event will be both CFC and FIDE rated. Players in the Reserve section will have the opportunity to play in the same room as players from the International section and experience an international chess event. Space will be limited to the first 32 who enter. Enter early to guarantee your spot!
The Festival
The Calgary International Chess Classic will have a number of side events. There will be 5 Active Chess fundraiser events taking place from early March through mid May. This year we will also be organizing the Calgary International Blitz Championship. A lecture and simul will also be held. Click on the "Events" link for information on the various events that comprise the Calgary International Chess Classic.
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2011 Calgary International Chess Classic
In 2010, the Calgary International offered GM and IM norm opportunities. The competition was tough with several strong GMs in attendance. The tournament was won by Israeli GM, Victor Mikhalevski, with 7/9. Eric Hansen drew Victor in the final round to earn his 3rd and final IM norm. Philippine legend, GM Eugenio Torre also competed and finished tied for 2nd place with IM Renier Castelanos of Spain and Canadian IM, Edward Porper, each scoring 6/9.
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The 2009 Calgary International offered players the chance to earn IM norms. Eric Hansen, then only 16, earned his second IM norm. The tournament was quite strong with the attendance of GMs Anton Kovalyov of Argentina and John Fedorowicz of the US. However, Kovalyov finished tied for first with Canadian IM Edward Porper with 6.5/9.
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2010 Calgary International
2009 Calgary International
