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  • National Initiative with LEAP Company
    on July 3, 2026 at 8:00 pm

    On behalf of the Chess Federation of Canada, it is my great pleasure to announce an exciting new national initiative that we believe will help grow chess in communities across Canada. The Chess Federation of Canada has entered into a new […]

  • Aaron Reeve Mendes: 1st in Blitz at Menorca, Spain
    on April 3, 2024 at 8:00 pm

    11-Year-Old Prodigy Aaron Mendes of Canada, Claims Victory in III Open International Chess Menorca BLITZ In an astonishing turn of events at the III Open International Chess Menorca BLITZ held on April 4th in Menorca, Spain, 11-year-old […]

  • CFC Response to the FIDE Ban on Transgender Women Competing in Women's Events
    on August 19, 2023 at 8:00 pm

    The Chess Federation of Canada disagrees with and is disappointed by the FIDE decision to ban transgender women from competing in women’s chess events. We disagree with the way it was implemented, involving the banning of transgender […]

  • TEDx Talk on Checkmating Bias: Increasing Women's Participation in Chess
    on April 16, 2023 at 8:00 pm

    Carina D’Souza gave a TEDx talk at Havergal College on “Checkmating Bias: Increasing Women’s Particiation in Chess”. Watch the talk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-WQQm69-jU

  • IM Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux On His Prep, His Talismans, and Keys to Success
    on December 18, 2022 at 8:00 pm

    (Original was posted on chess.com) It has been a spectacular year for Montreal’s Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux. He steamrolled his competition in an international tournament with a 3037 performance rating, then in September he won the World […]

  • COVID-19 Rating Incentive Extended To July 1
    on April 1, 2022 at 8:00 pm

    The ratings incentives have been extended (again) to July 1, 2022. The updated policy is as follows: Extension - Internet Rated Games and COVID-19 Rating Incentive The CFC is extending to July 1, 2022 the interim policy to accept internet […]

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  • Uzbekistan Leads With 7/7 Match Wins; China, Kazakhstan Share Women's Lead
    on September 23, 2026 at 12:42 pm

    With seven out of seven match wins, Uzbekistan continues to dominate the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026, with their latest victory against China 3-1 after wins by the Nodirbeks; GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov defeated GM Ding Liren and GM Nodirbek […]

  • 'Mister Dionisio,' Who Played Chess At Brazilian Mall For 20 Years, Dies At 96
    on September 22, 2026 at 6:42 pm

    Dionisio Sganzerla turned a table in a Brazilian shopping mall into a meeting place for chess players for more than two decades. His death at 96 has sparked a wave of tributes. Known locally as "Mr. Dionisio," Sganzerla died on September […]

  • On-Fire Firouzja Finishes First In Titled Tuesday
    on September 22, 2026 at 3:44 pm

    GM Alireza Firouzja won Titled Tuesday outright on September 22, starting 7/7 before a brief setback followed by a 3/3 performance to end the tournament. GM Denis Lazavik, who went undefeated but made three draws, finished sole second […]

  • Chess.com Seirawan Chess Championship Starts September 30
    on September 22, 2026 at 11:02 am

    Saddle your elephants and ready your hawks. The Chess.com Seirawan Chess Championship takes place from September 30 to October 2 and features a $2,500 prize fund. With two new pieces—and a whole new set of tactics—this […]

  • Nihal Blunders Queen As Uzbekistan Takes Sole Lead; Indian Women Hit Back To Beat U.S.
    on September 21, 2026 at 4:30 pm

    With a shock win on board three against India, Uzbekistan has taken sole lead of the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026 after six rounds. GM Nihal Sarin was better on board and clock against GM Nodirbek Yakubboev, but he blundered his queen […]

  • Nakamura Makes It Back-To-Back Bullet Brawls
    on September 21, 2026 at 3:22 pm

    GM Hikaru Nakamura added to his Bullet Brawl dominance on September 19, winning the tournament once again. It was Nakamura's second straight week in first place, his 18th win of the year, and his 67th total to date. To put that in […]

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