The TNT will take a break for one night -instead the MCA will host an

informal night of chess related activities. 

 

Renew acquaintances old and new ! Shoot the breeze about Carlsen's latest exploits.

Shake off  the rust with a few blitz games !

Learn how to slay the Dragon!

Buy and/or sell chess books!

Find a buyer for your Abe Yanofsky tournament ticket and/or register for the Yanofsky Memorial !

Drop in any time on the evening of August 2 to room 4CM42 at the University of Winnipeg.

 

There are a couple of Scheduled events, but don't feel compelled to participate- you may wish to just hang out.

 

7:00 pm.  Doors Open

8:00 p.m.: lecture: National Master Jonathon Zaczek on 'Slaying the Dragon'. Free to all/

9:00 p.m. Blitz tournament - Free entrry for 2011 Abe Yanofsky registrants, $ 5 for  others,  $ 50 first prize

 

Through-out the night (approx 7:00 - 10:30)

Informal games - pair off with another player - pick your time control and have some fun. 

 

There will also be an opportunity to make room on your bookshelves by selling a few books. Set a price, put a post-it note with your price and name on the book,and bring it for potential sale to another chess enthusiast.