Canadian Chess Championship
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This is the list of all the winners of the Canadian Chess Championship, often referred to as the Canadian Closed Championship to distinguish it from the annual Canadian Open tournament. The winner of the Canadian Closed advances to the next stage of the FIDE World Chess Championship
cycle. Winners on tiebreak or a playoff match are noted with an asterisk beside their names.
World Chess Championship
The World Chess Championship is played to determine the World Champion in the board game chess. Men and women of any age are eligible to contest this title....
cycle. Winners on tiebreak or a playoff match are noted with an asterisk beside their names.
- 1872 tournament not completed
- 1873 Albert Ensor
- 1874 William Hicks
- 1875 George Jackson
- 1876 Edward Sanderson
- 1877 Henry Howe
- 1878 Jacob AscherJacob AscherJacob Gottschalk Ascher was a British–Canadian chess master. He was the son of Isaac Gottschalk Ascher, and brother to Isidor, Albert, Hyman, and Eva....
- 1879 Edwin Pope
- 1881 Joseph Shaw
- 1882 Edward Sanderson
- 1883 Jacob AscherJacob AscherJacob Gottschalk Ascher was a British–Canadian chess master. He was the son of Isaac Gottschalk Ascher, and brother to Isidor, Albert, Hyman, and Eva....
, Henry Howe - 1884 Francois-Xavier Lambert
- 1886 Nicholas MacLeodNicholas MacLeodNicholas Menalaus MacLeod was a Scottish–Canadian chess master.He took 6th at Ottawa 1881, tied for 3rd-9th at Quebec 1881/82, took 8th at Glasgow 1884, and finished 5th at Glasgow 1886 .MacLeod won the Canadian Chess Championship in 1886 and 1888, and shared 1st but lost a play-off...
- 1887 George Barry *, Nicholas MacLeodNicholas MacLeodNicholas Menalaus MacLeod was a Scottish–Canadian chess master.He took 6th at Ottawa 1881, tied for 3rd-9th at Quebec 1881/82, took 8th at Glasgow 1884, and finished 5th at Glasgow 1886 .MacLeod won the Canadian Chess Championship in 1886 and 1888, and shared 1st but lost a play-off...
- 1888 Nicholas MacLeodNicholas MacLeodNicholas Menalaus MacLeod was a Scottish–Canadian chess master.He took 6th at Ottawa 1881, tied for 3rd-9th at Quebec 1881/82, took 8th at Glasgow 1884, and finished 5th at Glasgow 1886 .MacLeod won the Canadian Chess Championship in 1886 and 1888, and shared 1st but lost a play-off...
*, James Narraway, Edwin Pope - 1889 Richard Fleming *, James Narraway
- 1890 Robert Short
- 1891 A. Thomas Davison
- 1892 William Boultbee
- 1893 James Narraway
- 1894 A. Thomas Davison
- 1897 James Narraway
- 1898 James Narraway
- 1899 Magnus Smith
- 1904 Magnus Smith
- 1906 Magnus Smith
- 1908 Joseph Sawyer
- 1910 John MorrisonJohn Morrison (chess player)John Stuart Morrison was a Canadian chess Master, who was born and died in Toronto.He won the Canadian Chess Championship five times and shared first place in 1931...
- 1913 John MorrisonJohn Morrison (chess player)John Stuart Morrison was a Canadian chess Master, who was born and died in Toronto.He won the Canadian Chess Championship five times and shared first place in 1931...
*, Charles Blake - 1920 Sydney Gale *, John Harvey
- 1922 John MorrisonJohn Morrison (chess player)John Stuart Morrison was a Canadian chess Master, who was born and died in Toronto.He won the Canadian Chess Championship five times and shared first place in 1931...
- 1924 John MorrisonJohn Morrison (chess player)John Stuart Morrison was a Canadian chess Master, who was born and died in Toronto.He won the Canadian Chess Championship five times and shared first place in 1931...
- 1926 John MorrisonJohn Morrison (chess player)John Stuart Morrison was a Canadian chess Master, who was born and died in Toronto.He won the Canadian Chess Championship five times and shared first place in 1931...
- 1927 Maurice FoxMaurice FoxMaurice Fox was a Canadian chess master. He won the Canadian Chess Championship eight times; this is tied for the most Canadian titles with Daniel Yanofsky.-Biography:...
- 1929 Maurice FoxMaurice FoxMaurice Fox was a Canadian chess master. He won the Canadian Chess Championship eight times; this is tied for the most Canadian titles with Daniel Yanofsky.-Biography:...
- 1931 Maurice FoxMaurice FoxMaurice Fox was a Canadian chess master. He won the Canadian Chess Championship eight times; this is tied for the most Canadian titles with Daniel Yanofsky.-Biography:...
*, John MorrisonJohn Morrison (chess player)John Stuart Morrison was a Canadian chess Master, who was born and died in Toronto.He won the Canadian Chess Championship five times and shared first place in 1931...
, George Eastman - 1932 Maurice FoxMaurice FoxMaurice Fox was a Canadian chess master. He won the Canadian Chess Championship eight times; this is tied for the most Canadian titles with Daniel Yanofsky.-Biography:...
- 1933 Robert Martin
- 1934 John Belson
- 1935 Maurice FoxMaurice FoxMaurice Fox was a Canadian chess master. He won the Canadian Chess Championship eight times; this is tied for the most Canadian titles with Daniel Yanofsky.-Biography:...
- 1936 Boris BluminBoris BluminBoris Blumin was a Canadian-American chess master.Born in Russia, he emigrated to Canada, where played in several chess championships...
- 1937 Boris BluminBoris BluminBoris Blumin was a Canadian-American chess master.Born in Russia, he emigrated to Canada, where played in several chess championships...
- 1938 Maurice FoxMaurice FoxMaurice Fox was a Canadian chess master. He won the Canadian Chess Championship eight times; this is tied for the most Canadian titles with Daniel Yanofsky.-Biography:...
- 1940 Maurice FoxMaurice FoxMaurice Fox was a Canadian chess master. He won the Canadian Chess Championship eight times; this is tied for the most Canadian titles with Daniel Yanofsky.-Biography:...
- 1941 Daniel YanofskyDaniel YanofskyDaniel Abraham Yanofsky, OC, QC was Canada's first chess grandmaster, an eight-time Canadian Chess Champion, a chess writer, a chess arbiter, and a lawyer.-Life in chess:...
- 1943 Daniel YanofskyDaniel YanofskyDaniel Abraham Yanofsky, OC, QC was Canada's first chess grandmaster, an eight-time Canadian Chess Champion, a chess writer, a chess arbiter, and a lawyer.-Life in chess:...
- 1945 Daniel YanofskyDaniel YanofskyDaniel Abraham Yanofsky, OC, QC was Canada's first chess grandmaster, an eight-time Canadian Chess Champion, a chess writer, a chess arbiter, and a lawyer.-Life in chess:...
, Frank Yerhoff - 1946 John Belson
- 1947 Daniel YanofskyDaniel YanofskyDaniel Abraham Yanofsky, OC, QC was Canada's first chess grandmaster, an eight-time Canadian Chess Champion, a chess writer, a chess arbiter, and a lawyer.-Life in chess:...
- 1949 Maurice FoxMaurice FoxMaurice Fox was a Canadian chess master. He won the Canadian Chess Championship eight times; this is tied for the most Canadian titles with Daniel Yanofsky.-Biography:...
- 1951 Povilas VaitonisPovilas VaitonisPovilas Vaitonis was a Lithuanian–Canadian International Master of chess. He was a five-time Lithuanian champion, and was twice Canadian champion...
- 1953 Frank AndersonFrank Anderson (chess player)Frank Ross Anderson was a Canadian International Master of chess, and a chess writer. He twice won gold medals at the chess Olympiads, for the best scores on his board...
, Daniel YanofskyDaniel YanofskyDaniel Abraham Yanofsky, OC, QC was Canada's first chess grandmaster, an eight-time Canadian Chess Champion, a chess writer, a chess arbiter, and a lawyer.-Life in chess:... - 1955 Frank AndersonFrank Anderson (chess player)Frank Ross Anderson was a Canadian International Master of chess, and a chess writer. He twice won gold medals at the chess Olympiads, for the best scores on his board...
- 1957 Povilas VaitonisPovilas VaitonisPovilas Vaitonis was a Lithuanian–Canadian International Master of chess. He was a five-time Lithuanian champion, and was twice Canadian champion...
- 1959 Daniel YanofskyDaniel YanofskyDaniel Abraham Yanofsky, OC, QC was Canada's first chess grandmaster, an eight-time Canadian Chess Champion, a chess writer, a chess arbiter, and a lawyer.-Life in chess:...
- 1961 Lionel Joyner
- 1963 Daniel YanofskyDaniel YanofskyDaniel Abraham Yanofsky, OC, QC was Canada's first chess grandmaster, an eight-time Canadian Chess Champion, a chess writer, a chess arbiter, and a lawyer.-Life in chess:...
- 1965 Daniel YanofskyDaniel YanofskyDaniel Abraham Yanofsky, OC, QC was Canada's first chess grandmaster, an eight-time Canadian Chess Champion, a chess writer, a chess arbiter, and a lawyer.-Life in chess:...
- 1969 Duncan SuttlesDuncan SuttlesDuncan Suttles is an International Grandmaster of chess who was the strongest Canadian player between the eras of Abe Yanofsky and Kevin Spraggett. He is one of the few over-the-board grandmasters who also holds the title of Grandmaster of Correspondence Chess. Suttles has been inactive in...
*, Zvonko VranesicZvonko VranesicZvonko Vranesic is a Croatian–Canadian International Master of chess, and an International Master of Correspondence Chess. He is an electrical engineer, a university professor, and a developer of computer chess software.... - 1972 Peter BiyiasasPeter BiyiasasPeter Biyiasas is a Canadian chess grandmaster. He was Canadian champion in 1972 and 1975, represented Canada with fine success on four Olympiad teams, played in two Interzonals. He moved to the United States in 1979, settling in California. He has been retired from competitive play since the...
- 1975 Peter BiyiasasPeter BiyiasasPeter Biyiasas is a Canadian chess grandmaster. He was Canadian champion in 1972 and 1975, represented Canada with fine success on four Olympiad teams, played in two Interzonals. He moved to the United States in 1979, settling in California. He has been retired from competitive play since the...
- 1978 Jean HebertJean HébertJean Hébert is a Canadian International Master of chess, an International Grandmaster of Correspondence Chess, and a chess writer, journalist, and commentator. He is the current Canadian chess champion, a title he first won in 1978. He tied for this title in 2007 as well, but lost in playoffs...
- 1981 Igor V. Ivanov
- 1984 Kevin SpraggettKevin SpraggettKevin Spraggett is a Canadian chess grandmaster. He is the fourth Canadian to earn the grandmaster title, after Abe Yanofsky, Duncan Suttles and Peter Biyiasas. Spraggett is the only Canadian to have qualified for the Candidates' level, having done so in 1985 and 1988...
- 1985 Igor V. Ivanov *, Raymond StoneRaymond StoneRaymond Stone was a United States Navy officer and Governor of Guam from January 28, 1904 to May 16, 1904. He served in multiple posts in the Navy, including aboard the USS Kearsarge. He was stationed in Guam in the early 1900s, where he became aide to the governor. When William Elbridge Sewell was...
- 1986 Igor V. Ivanov, Kevin SpraggettKevin SpraggettKevin Spraggett is a Canadian chess grandmaster. He is the fourth Canadian to earn the grandmaster title, after Abe Yanofsky, Duncan Suttles and Peter Biyiasas. Spraggett is the only Canadian to have qualified for the Candidates' level, having done so in 1985 and 1988...
- 1987 Igor V. Ivanov
- 1989 Kevin SpraggettKevin SpraggettKevin Spraggett is a Canadian chess grandmaster. He is the fourth Canadian to earn the grandmaster title, after Abe Yanofsky, Duncan Suttles and Peter Biyiasas. Spraggett is the only Canadian to have qualified for the Candidates' level, having done so in 1985 and 1988...
- 1991 Lawrence DayLawrence DayLawrence Day is a Canadian chess International Master, author, and journalist. He has represented Canada at 13 Chess Olympiads.- Early life :...
- 1992 Alexandre Le Siège
- 1994 Kevin SpraggettKevin SpraggettKevin Spraggett is a Canadian chess grandmaster. He is the fourth Canadian to earn the grandmaster title, after Abe Yanofsky, Duncan Suttles and Peter Biyiasas. Spraggett is the only Canadian to have qualified for the Candidates' level, having done so in 1985 and 1988...
- 1995 Ron Livshits *, Francois Leveille, Bryon NickoloffBryon NickoloffBryon Nickoloff was a Canadian International Master of chess. He represented Canada six times at chess Olympiads.- Early years :...
- 1996 Kevin SpraggettKevin SpraggettKevin Spraggett is a Canadian chess grandmaster. He is the fourth Canadian to earn the grandmaster title, after Abe Yanofsky, Duncan Suttles and Peter Biyiasas. Spraggett is the only Canadian to have qualified for the Candidates' level, having done so in 1985 and 1988...
- 1999 Alexandre Le Siège
- 2001 Alexandre Le Siège *, Kevin SpraggettKevin SpraggettKevin Spraggett is a Canadian chess grandmaster. He is the fourth Canadian to earn the grandmaster title, after Abe Yanofsky, Duncan Suttles and Peter Biyiasas. Spraggett is the only Canadian to have qualified for the Candidates' level, having done so in 1985 and 1988...
- 2002 Pascal CharbonneauPascal CharbonneauPascal Charbonneau is a Canadian Grandmaster of chess, a financial analyst, and an avid supporter of the NYC Club, Tenjune...
*, Kevin SpraggettKevin SpraggettKevin Spraggett is a Canadian chess grandmaster. He is the fourth Canadian to earn the grandmaster title, after Abe Yanofsky, Duncan Suttles and Peter Biyiasas. Spraggett is the only Canadian to have qualified for the Candidates' level, having done so in 1985 and 1988... - 2004 Pascal CharbonneauPascal CharbonneauPascal Charbonneau is a Canadian Grandmaster of chess, a financial analyst, and an avid supporter of the NYC Club, Tenjune...
*, Eric Lawson - 2006 Igor ZugicIgor ZugicIgor Zugic , is a Canadian International Master of chess who was the 2006 Canadian Champion. He is an engineer by profession.Zugic was born in Yugoslavia and emigrated to Canada with his family at age 12, settling in Toronto...
- 2007 Nikolay Noritsyn *, Jean HebertJean HébertJean Hébert is a Canadian International Master of chess, an International Grandmaster of Correspondence Chess, and a chess writer, journalist, and commentator. He is the current Canadian chess champion, a title he first won in 1978. He tied for this title in 2007 as well, but lost in playoffs...
, Ron Livshits, Artem Samsonkin - 2009 Jean HebertJean HébertJean Hébert is a Canadian International Master of chess, an International Grandmaster of Correspondence Chess, and a chess writer, journalist, and commentator. He is the current Canadian chess champion, a title he first won in 1978. He tied for this title in 2007 as well, but lost in playoffs...
Canadian Women's Championship
Winners on tiebreak or a playoff match are noted with an asterisk beside their names.- 1975 Smilja Vujosevic
- 1978 Nava StarrNava StarrNava Starr is one of the top female chess players in Canada. She is an eight-time Canadian Ladies' champion, and a Women's International Master...
(née Sterenberg) - 1981 Nava StarrNava StarrNava Starr is one of the top female chess players in Canada. She is an eight-time Canadian Ladies' champion, and a Women's International Master...
(née Sterenberg) - 1984 Nava StarrNava StarrNava Starr is one of the top female chess players in Canada. She is an eight-time Canadian Ladies' champion, and a Women's International Master...
(née Sterenberg) - 1986 Nava StarrNava StarrNava Starr is one of the top female chess players in Canada. She is an eight-time Canadian Ladies' champion, and a Women's International Master...
(née Sterenberg) - 1989 Nava StarrNava StarrNava Starr is one of the top female chess players in Canada. She is an eight-time Canadian Ladies' champion, and a Women's International Master...
(née Sterenberg) - 1991 Nava StarrNava StarrNava Starr is one of the top female chess players in Canada. She is an eight-time Canadian Ladies' champion, and a Women's International Master...
(née Sterenberg) - 1995 Nava StarrNava StarrNava Starr is one of the top female chess players in Canada. She is an eight-time Canadian Ladies' champion, and a Women's International Master...
(née Sterenberg) - 1996 Johanne Charest
- 2001 Nava StarrNava StarrNava Starr is one of the top female chess players in Canada. She is an eight-time Canadian Ladies' champion, and a Women's International Master...
(née Sterenberg) - 2004 Dinara Khaziyeva
- 2006 Natalia KhoudgarianNatalia KhoudgarianNatalia Khoudgarian is an Armenian chess player, who is one of the top female chess players in Canada.She holds the FIDE Woman International Master title. She represented Canada at the Women's World Championship 2006 and twice at the Women's Olympiads .On the November 2011 FIDE list her Elo rating...
*, Dina Kagramanov - 2009 Dina Kagramanov
- 2011 Natalia KhoudgarianNatalia KhoudgarianNatalia Khoudgarian is an Armenian chess player, who is one of the top female chess players in Canada.She holds the FIDE Woman International Master title. She represented Canada at the Women's World Championship 2006 and twice at the Women's Olympiads .On the November 2011 FIDE list her Elo rating...
Final Standings 2011
| Player | Rating | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2468 | 5½ | |
| 2 | 2426 | 4½ | |
| 3 | 2321 | 4 | |
| 4 | 2353 | 3½ | |
| 5 | 2288 | 3½ | |
| 6 | 2211 | 3½ | |
| 7 | 2218 | 3 | |
| 8 | 2322 | 3 | |
| 9 | 2145 | 3 | |
| 10 | 2309 | 3 | |
| 11 | 2217 | 2½ | |
| 12 | 2231 | 2½ | |
| 13 | 2249 | 2½ | |
| 14 | 2139 | 2 | |
| 15 | 2127 | 1 | |
| 16 | 2160 | 0 |