We're finally seeing some progress in terms of awareness and visibility in the local community but there is a long way to go yet. Halifax is the key but other areas have to do their part if chess is to really become established in Nova Scotia. I'm thinking of Wolfville, Bridgewater, New Glasgow, Truro, and Cape Breton. Any of these areas can host a tournament with a little planning and forethought. The following players are area contacts who can help other players locate chess clubs or tournaments near them.
Most areas have clubs which meet at least once a week.
Contact Tom Cosman at 542-9443. Contact Steve Saunders at 624-9361. I believe Truro and Dartmouth have clubs as well. Gary Phillips won on tie-break over Manvinder Singh and John Paterson in the U1800. Gilbert Bernard swept the U1500 section.