The Jewish Gambit

The Legacy of Jews and Chess in Winnipeg 

I was fortunate to have yesterday found this wonderful YouTube video on the history of the Winnipeg Jewish Chess Club.  Two well known Winnipeg chess icons — award winning investigative journalist Cecile Rosner and economics professor Irwin Lipnowski — each recount their intimate association with what was and still is probably the most active chess community in all of Canada during the 20th century.

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Naturally, Winnipeg’s prodigal son, GM Abe Yanofsky, figures centrally in this video.  Though I had personally known Abe for more than 25 years, Rosner has produced many rare photos, newspaper clippings and even historic video of his fascinating life that even I was not aware of.  Fascinating!

I heartily recommend anyone interested in Canada’s rich chess history to see this video.  Enjoy!