Chess Fredericton

09/24/2026

This Saturday, Fredericton will be hosting the New Brunswick Tornado Championship! All the information can be seen at www.mcc.devastation.ca/nbtor26.pdf

We have 24 players across the two sections signed up so far, and I have included the current list of registered players below:

Championship
Jason Manley- 2164
Jonah Dobbelsteyn- 2091
Joe Horton- 2056
Ben Englehart- 1975
Vadim Mandel- 1938
Ruffy Tangoan- 1917
Andreas Doemer- 1853
Johann Riley Tangoan- 1852
Raphael Jon Tangoan- 1816
George Hensel- 1790
Imran Nabiev- 1788
Daniel DeLuca- 1586
Rye Zymon Canlas- unr.

Under 1700
Davud Nabiev- 1567
William Hughes- 1504
Darren Mandel- 1401
Emmanuel Manuel- 1394
Austin McKinnon- 1312
Nathanaelle Manuel- 1282
Ziqing Ren- 1274
Seyhiru Dewsithu Loku Dadallage- 1161
Reid Astle- 1154
Lennox Graham- unr
Gabriel Gamale Domasian- unr.

08/24/2026

♟️ CMA Fredericton Youth Chess Championship is Here!
We cordially invite all young chess enthusiasts to join us for this exciting event!
📅 Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ Time: All-day tournament (Starts at 10:00 AM)
📍 Location: STEM & Clay Club (Unit 103, 1115 Regent St., Fredericton)
💰 Entry Fee: $10 per student
🏆 Event Highlights:
Official rated matches (scores count toward official chess rating)
Gain competitive experience, boost confidence, and develop critical thinking skills
Compete alongside top local youth players
👨‍⚖️ Professional Officiating:
This tournament will be refereed by Jason Manley, a well-known New Brunswick chess player:
Rating 2100+
One of the top players in the province
Certified Chess Arbiter
Chief Arbiter for multiple major tournaments (including the NB Open)
With extensive experience in tournament organization and youth chess development, he ensures a professional and fair competitive environment.
📲 Registration: Scan the QR code on the poster or register via the link: https://forms.gle/H9AkbyxwNFibWrUb8
Spots are limited—register early to secure your place!

07/24/2026

The premier event of the summer in Maritime chess has begun, with the first round of the PEI Open taking place now! Live games can be seen at: https://www.chess.com/events/2026-peicf-anvo-pei-open-championship/games and the full event details can be seen at https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1452034.aspx?lan=1&SNode=S0

If you're looking for future events around the Maritimes over the rest of the summer, here are a few upcoming events:

New Brunswick: NB Rapid & Blitz Open Championship, August 3rd, Quispamsis-https://mcc.devastation.ca/nbrpdbltz26.pdf

Nova Scotia: Dalhousie Summer Rapid and Blitz, August 1st & 2nd, Halifax- https://www.chessns.ca/event/dalhousie-summer-rapid-and-blitz/?instance_id=133

Cape Breton Open, August 7-9, Sydney -https://www.chessns.ca/event/cape-breton-open-2026/?instance_id=132

August 1st Rapid Tournament Details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CtFKnKPEpABFlc1IsiSgvqIcw6MvPwCG/view?usp=drive_link August 2nd Blitz Tournament Details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xkq1BLvq_lUPqbBsgRLWuLnwP2g-YqIC/view?usp=drive_link Registration Status: https://dalu-my.sharepoi

06/21/2026

This weekend saw the 2026 New Brunswick Open Championship take place in Fredericton. 18 players descended on Marshall d'Avray Hall at UNB for two days of fun and competitive chess. At the end of the final round, the prizewinners were as follows:

1st place and the 2026 New Brunswick Open Champion with a perfect 5/5 score, Jason Manley

Tied for 2nd with 3.5/5, FM Joe Horton, Ruffy Tangoan and Rutvik Reddy Allampati

Top Under 1800 with 3.5/5, Raphael Jon Tangoan

Tied for 2nd under 1800 with 3/5, Keenan Wall, Mark Fowlie and Chris Maund

Rutvik and Raphael also tied for Top Junior, with Johann Riley Tangoan finishing third Top Junior at 3/5

Congratulations to all the prize winners, and thanks to all the players for a great event! Particular thanks to Chase Carter for donating chess books for prizes. Stay tuned for news about upcoming events!

06/21/2026

A lengthy and hard-fought three rounds of the New Brunswick Open took place on Saturday, and heading into the final two rounds today, the sole leader is Jason Manley with 3/3, as FM Joe Horton, Ruffy Tangoan and Keenan Wall sit tied for second at 2.5/3.

06/19/2026

This weekend, the New Brunswick Open Championship will be taking place in Fredericton, as another player will add their name to the championship trophy!

Full details can be found at:https://mcc.devastation.ca/nbop26.pdf

05/05/2026

This past Saturday was the Fredericton Spring Tornado! 17 players took part in a fun and competitive day of chess. After four hard-fought rounds, the prize winners were as follows:

Tied for first with a score of 3.5/4 were Jonah Dobbelsteyn and Jason Manley

Top Under 1700 was Johann Tangoan with 3/4. Tied for second Under 1700 with 2/4 were Lance Beloungie, Evan Delisle, Yurii Kosianenko and Lijing Chen

Thanks to all the players for a great event, and congratulations to the prizewinners! The next event in Fredericton will be the 2026 New Brunswick Open Championship, taking place June 20-21.

04/14/2026

♟️ CMA Fredericton Youth Chess Tournament

We are excited to invite young chess players to join this upcoming tournament!

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this is a great opportunity to challenge yourself, gain experience, and have fun.

📅 Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
⏰ Time: Full-day event (starting at 10:00 AM)
📍 Location: STEM & Clay Club
(Unit 103, 1115 Regent St., Fredericton)

💲 Registration Fee: $10 per student (CMA rating included)

🏆 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place – $20
🥈 2nd Place – $10
🥉 3rd Place – $5

🏆 Highlights:
• Games will be officially rated
• Great opportunity to gain tournament experience
• Build confidence, focus, and strategic thinking
• Compete with other young players in the region

👨‍⚖️ Chief Arbiter: Jason Manley
• One of New Brunswick’s leading chess players (2100+ rating)
• Certified chess arbiter
• Organizer of major events such as the NB Open
• A key contributor to the local chess community

His experience ensures a professional and fair tournament environment.

🎉 Open to kids and teens
📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to register
🔗 Registration link: https://forms.gle/mMwD6hAadVzJFkDh9

03/13/2026

Coming up on March 28th in Quispamsis is the Greater Saint John Tornado #1! All event details can be seen at the following link:

03/03/2026

This past weekend saw the 2026 Fredericton Quads take place! 24 players took part across 6 round robin groups, and after a fun day of highly competitive chess, the winners of the groups were as follows:

Group A: Matt Kelly, 2/3

Group B: Vadim Mandel, 2.5/3

Group C: Ben Englehart, 3/3

Group D: Ian Phillips, 3/3

Group E: Corey Pagett, 2.5/3

Group F: Edrick Belczewski, 3/3

Congratulations to all of the winners, and thanks to all the players for a great event! Stay tuned for the announcement for the next tournament.