4th Maria Helena Classical, BC Women's Open & Thanksgiving Open 2026

Congratulations to all the members of the Chesscolastics team who participated in various chess tournaments across British Columbia and Manitoba over the Thanksgiving weekend! Your dedication, hard work, and passion for chess continue to make us proud. We are delighted to celebrate your achievements and recognize your efforts on the chessboard.

4th Maria Helena Classical Chess Tournament – Winnipeg, Manitoba

Held from October 10–12, 2026, at the Viscount Gort Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the 4th Maria Helena Classical Chess Tournament was organized by the Winnipeg Chess Association.

Congratulations to our team members for their achievements:

Rhailey Punay – Tied for second place in the Open Category.

Armenia Basra – Awarded Top Lady Under 1800.

Thanksgiving Open 2026 & BC Women’s Open 2026 – Langley, British Columbia

Meanwhile, the Thanksgiving Open 2026 and BC Women’s Open 2026 classical chess tournaments took place from October 9–12, 2026, in Langley, British Columbia, organized by the Fraser Valley Chess Academy.

Congratulations to our team members for their well-deserved recognition:

Vipul Danny Rajamani – Achieved Third Place in the U1500 Category.

Jamie Francheska Nones – Awarded Top Player U1500 (BC Women’s Open).

Keep learning, keep competing, and keep making your moves count! We look forward to celebrating many more milestones and successes with the Chesscolastics team.