Paul Clement

Paul Clement is the creative director and teacher for beginner students at Jumping Knight Chess. He has diploma from Grant MacEwan University in journalism and loves writing about some of his favourite activities, including chess, food and travel. Paul is also a trained chef.

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The Return of the King... and Queen... and Rooks, Bishops etc....

11/30/2021 – Covid might have knocked the Banff Open down, but it certainly didn't knock it out. The popular tournament was back with a vengeance this year, after being cancelled in 2020. The fifth ever Banff Open was held over the Remembrance Day long weekend and welcomed the strongest (and largest) group of players in its history, with one GM (Joel Benjamin), 3 IMs and 6 FMs taking part. | Photos: Banff Open

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Banff Open: An Armageddon finale

12/24/2019 – A picturesque setting, incredible hospitality and attention to detail are three elements that will surely make for a great open tournament. The fourth edition of the Banff Open took place at one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations in Alberta's Rockies and it was an enjoyable experience for all involved. Agnieszka Matras-Clement defeated Belsar Valencia in an Armageddon tiebreaker to take the title. Her husband, PAUL CLEMENT, had a great time as spectator and sent us a report.

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