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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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Apr
24
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6:00 pm Halifax Open 2026 @ Dalhousie University, Goldberg Computer Science building
Halifax Open 2026 @ Dalhousie University, Goldberg Computer Science building
Apr 24 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 26 @ 8:00 pm
DGT LIVE GAMES <CLICK HERE> CHESS-RESULTS PAIRINGS AND INFORMATION <CLICK HERE> Please read and follow all of the instructions below. Registration process:  Send an email message to Ken Cashin skcashin@outlook.com to tell him that you intend to play. This must … Continued
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9
Sat
9:00 am Cape Breton Tornado 2026
Cape Breton Tornado 2026
May 9 @ 9:00 am – May 10 @ 6:00 pm
Cape Breton Tornado 2026
Note: Participation in all Chess Nova Scotia events is subject to Government of Nova Scotia guidelines. See policy here. Participants must also abide by the Covid-19 policies of the event host.  If any player is experiencing symptoms of a cold … Continued
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22
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4:30 pm Dalhousie Atlantic Cup 2026 @ Dalhousie University
Dalhousie Atlantic Cup 2026 @ Dalhousie University
May 22 @ 4:30 pm – May 24 @ 7:00 pm
REGISTER FOR THE DAC CLICK HERE Full Information Package CLICK HERE Detailed Rules CLICK HERE Registered Players List CLICK HERE “A festive, fierce and fun chess tournament!” Attention all chess enthusiasts, the DAC is back!  The Faculty of Computer Science … Continued
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12
Fri
6:00 pm Nova Scotia Open 2026
Nova Scotia Open 2026
Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 14 @ 8:00 pm
Type: 5-round Swiss Date: June 12-14, 2026 Other details TBD.
Sep
4
Fri
6:00 pm Labour Day Open 2026
Labour Day Open 2026
Sep 4 @ 6:00 pm – Sep 6 @ 8:00 pm
Type: 5-round Swiss Date: September 4-6, 2026 Other details TBD.
Nov
6
Fri
6:00 pm Remembrance Day Open 2026
Remembrance Day Open 2026
Nov 6 @ 6:00 pm – Nov 8 @ 8:00 pm
Type: 5-round Swiss Date: November 6-8, 2026 Other details TBD.
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