It came as something of a surprise that Toronto was chosen by FIDE as host of both Candidates Tournaments, but Canada has a rich chess history and has produced some great players over the years. Here's a brief outline:
In the end, the favourites prevailed at the Senior World Championships, but only just. Michael Adams and John Nunn had to settle for a photo finish in the two open events, the 50+ and the 65+. Monica Calzetta Ruiz and Galina Strutinskaia won the senior women's titles. | Photos: Patricia Claros
A Heisman Trophy winner, Super Bowl champion, world champion archer, National Basketball Association player, Major League Baseball All-Star, trans-continental footrace winner, champion bull rider and angler, these Cherokee Nation citizens