Final Results: 2012 Canadian Junior Chess Championship
–Simon Ong, IO
Photo Credits: IA Vlad Rekhson
Canadian Master David Zhang is becoming a rising star in the Canadian chess scene. Recently, he became Canadian champion of his grade (10) and age (U-16) section. In the last round David played
against none other than the 2010 U-10 World Champion, FM Jason Cao. After a long struggle as the game lasted for 97 moves, David pulled out the victory and became the new Canadian Junior Chess Champion. I would like to congratulate David Zhang on his victory and wish him the best of luck at the World Junior Chess Championship in Athens, Greece!The last game of Zhang-Cao can be viewed on http://www.calgarychess.com/2012CJ.html
Photo Credits: IA Vlad Rekhson
The girls’ section was won by Nicka Kalaydina. I would also like to congratulate Nicka Kalaydina on her victory and wish her the best of luck at the World Junior Chess Championship in Athens, Greece!
Photo Credits: IA Vlad RekhsonChief Organizer, Frank Klutymans, and his team did an outstanding job in organize an excellent Canadian Junior Chess Championship! Thanks to everyone who participated in this tournament!
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Well done!