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Jerjis Kapra | |
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| Born | ~2006 (age 18–19 as of 2025) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Title | National Candidate Master (NCM) (age 16), National Master (NM) (as per earlier records) |
| FIDE rating | CFC (Chess Federation of Canada): Peaked at 2273 311 |
| Peak rating | 2273 |
| Ranking | CMA (Chess and Math Association): Ranked top 10 in Canada for his grade level (2020) 4 |
Early Life and Introduction to Chess
[edit]Jerjis Kapra's chess journey began at age six when he stumbled upon his older brother Faris's tournament. Intrigued by the intensity of the game, he begged his mother to teach him the basics. Despite initial losses, his determination led to rapid improvement. By grade 3, he defeated his brother—a pivotal moment that revealed his competitive drive 3.
His family nurtured his talent: his father provided tactical training software, and his mother supported his self-directed study. Jerjis credits his brother's recreational approach as a counterbalance to his own obsessive focus, calling chess a "passion that borders on obsession" 34.
Rise in Competitive Chess
[edit]Provincial Dominance: Won the Nova Scotia Scholastic Chess Championship every year from grades 1–8 (except grade 5) 34.
National Representation: Competed in the Canadian Chess Challenge multiple times, representing Nova Scotia 3.
Grand Prix Titles: Clinched the NSSCA Grand Prix Championship consecutively in 2018–2019 and 2019–2020 4.
Open Tournament Success:
Co-champion of the 2019 Halifax Summer Open (tied with Walter MacNeil) 4.
Won the 2022 Remembrance Day Open (4.5/5 points) and 2023 Bluenose Open (5/5, perfect score) 1115.
Contributions to Chess Community
[edit]Jerjis is as much a leader as a player:
Revived his school chess club and volunteered at the Canada Games Centre's chess program 34.
Organized biweekly online tournaments during the pandemic, attracting players across Nova Scotia 3.
YouTube Channel: Shares educational content, including game analyses and tutorials (Jerjis's Chess Channel) 3.
University Chess: Represented Dalhousie University at the 2024 Canadian University Chess Championship (CUCC), playing board #2 alongside NM Adam Dorrance. The team tied with top-ranked universities like McGill and UofT 16.
Playing Style and Inspirations
[edit]Favorite Players: Admires Alexei Shirov for aggressive tactics and Paul Morphy for positional sacrifices 3.
Signature Openings: Prefers gambits (though he jokes, "My favorite opening is a secret") 3.
Philosophy: Embraces Bobby Fischer's mantra: "Sac, Sac, Mate!"—prioritizing dynamic attacks over material 3.
Beyond Chess
[edit]Basketball Enthusiast: Balances chess with basketball to maintain physical health 3.
Scouting Achievements: Earned the Chief Scout Award for leadership and outdoor skills 3.
Academic Pursuits: As of 2024, studies engineering at Dalhousie University and advocates for chess in STEM communities 16.
Future Goals
[edit]Jerjis aims to earn the FIDE Master (FM) title and dreams of competing internationally. Reflecting on his journey, he notes: "Chess taught me that talent alone isn't enough—you need relentless effort. I'm just getting started" 316.
For updates on his career, follow his YouTube channel or the Dalhousie Chess Club.