Nikolay Noritsyn and Li Yunshan won the Canadian Chess Championship, showcasing their skills in thrilling final matches.

IM Nikolay Noritsyn and WIM Li Yunshan emerged victorious at the 2025 Canadian Chess Championship, each claiming prestigious national titles. Noritsyn celebrated his third championship win, solidifying his status as a top competitor in Canadian chess. Meanwhile, Li Yunshan captured her first title in a thrilling final round, defeating WIM Svitlana Demchenko, who had been leading by half a point before the decisive match.

The women`s event concluded with a dramatic three-way tie at 7/9 between Li, Demchenko, and WFM Morgen Mills. The tie was resolved using Buchholz tiebreaks, resulting in Li taking gold, Demchenko silver, and Mills bronze. WCM Ashley Qian started the tournament strong with a perfect 5/5 but ultimately finished outside the podium.

In other chess news, GM Vladimir Fedoseev is leading the 2025 Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland by 3.5 points after a series of six draws and impressive blitz performances, as he heads into the final day. Chess.com’s Early-Titled-Tuesday-Blitz featured 571 players, with GM Hikaru securing first place. Additionally, the Ladybird Closed Chess Tournament completed four rounds, although detailed standings remain unspecified. BBC’s Chess Masters: The Endgame crowned Thalia as champion after a tense final against Richie, marked by missed mating opportunities and time-trouble errors.

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