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Pawn Wise gaining momentum, sponsorship drive in full swing
2 Feb 2020

Pawn Wise gaining momentum, sponsorship drive in full swing

by Ken Cashin | posted in: Flagship Events, General | 0

Pawn Wise: The Atlantic All-Ages Chess Festival 2020, which takes place this summer in Halifax, is shaping up to be an event like no other in Atlantic Canada. Still months away, the event is already attracting top level players such … Continued

Ontario logistics firm sponsors Canadian Seniors Chess Championship
17 Jan 2020

Ontario logistics firm sponsors Canadian Seniors Chess Championship

by Ken Cashin | posted in: Flagship Events | 0

Langmat & Associates, an Ottawa-based logistics firm, has donated $10,000 to Chess Nova Scotia. The sponsorship is a significant boost for Pawn Wise: The Atlantic All-Ages Chess Festival, scheduled for this summer. The logistics management firm will be recognized as … Continued

Bluenose Open Champion, Tallal Younis, to kick off first session of revamped Chess at the Library program February 2nd
14 Jan 2020

Bluenose Open Champion, Tallal Younis, to kick off first session of revamped Chess at the Library program February 2nd

by Ken Cashin | posted in: Flagship Events | 0

See event details on our chess calendar. Chess Nova Scotia has revamped Chess at the Library, which has been running since 2016, in response to growing interest in the program from library goers, the general public, and the local chess … Continued

Hou Yifan to attend Pawn Wise: The Atlantic All-Ages Chess Festival!
13 Dec 2019

Hou Yifan to attend Pawn Wise: The Atlantic All-Ages Chess Festival!

by Ken Cashin | posted in: Announcements, Flagship Events, Tournaments, General | 0

Hou Yifan, 4-time Women’s World Chess Champion, will be the feature guest at Pawn Wise: The Atlantic All-Ages Chess Festival to be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, July 31 to August 4, 2020. Yifan will be joined by child prodigy, … Continued

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6:00 pm Labour Day Open 2026 @ Mount Saint Vincent University, McCain Centre, room 105/106
Labour Day Open 2026 @ Mount Saint Vincent University, McCain Centre, room 105/106
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DGT LIVE GAMES, when available, will be viewable HERE. CHESS-RESULTS PAIRINGS AND INFORMATION:   LABOUR DAY OPEN LABOUR DAY OPEN (TBD) SECTION   Please read and follow all of the instructions below. Registration process:  Send an email message to Ken Cashin skcashin@outlook.com to tell him … Continued
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