Strongest AB Closed in history

[Vlad Rekhson]

The AB Closed is scheduled to take place in Calgary on March 29-31.
For the first time a Grandmaster will take part in the event.
The average CFC rating is 2414 and FIDE 2346. In fact, the average would have been substantially higher if not for a certain very low rated participant!
Visit the tournament website at: http://calgarychess.com/WORDPRESS/?page_id=3094

The AB Reserves Championship will take place alongside the Closed. The website for the Reserves can be found at:
http://calgarychess.com/WORDPRESS/?page_id=2603

[Vladimir Drkulec]

Congratulations to the very low rated participant! :) Its nice to see the results of a very interesting Alberta chess scene. I look forward to seeing some very nice games.

[Vlad Rekhson]

Round 1 results are below. Games should be available tomorrow.

http://calgarychess.com/WORDPRESS/?page_id=3094