(Incorporating the 2021 All Canterbury Championships)
Proudly sponsored by Respectrum Insurance BrokersFriday, May 7 – Sunday, May 9.
Welcome to the 2021 Arie Nijman Memorial! Arie Nijman was a life member of the Canterbury Chess Club and New Zealand Chess Federation, and we thank the Nijman family for allowing us to name the event for him.
Results and Games
Winner and All Canterbury Champion: CM Edward Rains
2nd=: FM Stephen Lukey and Gavith Dharmasena
U2000*: Kendrick Zhang, Ross Black, Andrew Masters, Karl Holdo
U1700: Kian Dharmasena
*Gavith Dharmasena was the highest-placed under 2000-rated player but per tournament regulations only allowing players to win one prize, he was awarded 2nd= overall as that was the higher prize.
Tournament results on Vega.
PGN of all games. Please note that games are as complete as the scoresheets allowed - players are encouraged to send corrections and additions to canterbury@chess.org.nz
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