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by John Foley
Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:52 am
Forum: 4NCL
Topic: 4NCL 2023-24 Division Three Knights
Replies: 16
Views: 1874

Re: 4NCL 2023-24 Division Three Knights

It is only a matter of time until 4NCL historians produce Chess Family Trees.
by John Foley
Tue Feb 13, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: 4NCL
Topic: 4NCL 2023-24 Division Three Knights
Replies: 16
Views: 1874

Re: 4NCL 2023-24 Division Three Knights

Division 3 is tough with most of our match losses being close. I am not aware of any mercenaries at this level. Here is a short write-up of the CSC/Kingston squad at the weekend. Irrespective of the mixed results, the players enjoy the experience not least for the social aspects.
by John Foley
Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: Chess History
Topic: J M Craddock - King Edward's School, Birmingham?
Replies: 29
Views: 2149

Re: J M Craddock - King Edward's School, Birmingham?

Sultan Khan played at Kingston Chess Club. Unfortunately our record books only go as far back as the late 1930s by which time he had moved on.
https://kingstonchess.com/sultan-khan-f ... andmaster/
by John Foley
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: Chess History
Topic: J M Craddock - King Edward's School, Birmingham?
Replies: 29
Views: 2149

Re: J M Craddock - King Edward's School, Birmingham?

The last game played in England by GM Sultan Khan was against Craddock in 1933, according to the records of ChessGames.com. Khan was playing for the Imperial Chess Club and Craddock was playing for Cambridge University. Craddock, aged 20, won convincingly. https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?g...
by John Foley
Tue Aug 22, 2023 5:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Major investment to transform future of English chess announced
Replies: 134
Views: 12343

Re: Major investment to transform future of English chess announced

What would help is if each table (or group of tables) were to be adopted by a chess club. Many club members would be delighted to play at the table from time to time and engage with members of the public. There is nothing worse than putting a table in an out-of-the-way corner with few passers-by. Lo...
by John Foley
Tue Aug 22, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Major investment to transform future of English chess announced
Replies: 134
Views: 12343

Re: Major investment to transform future of English chess announced

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has today confirmed to us that it will be launching three new chess tables in a central park next month with more chess tables to follow in other parks. Kingston Chess Club will be hosting the launch party at the site which is conveniently located next to a ...
by John Foley
Tue Jul 25, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Martin Cath
Replies: 16
Views: 2268

Re: Martin Cath

I took over from Martin as Tournament Controller for Surrey. It was only after I had done so that I realised what a substantial amount of work he had undertaken. Martin made a major contribution to Surrey Chess over many decades. I attach a photo taken at the funeral of Bill Waterton, another Surrey...
by John Foley
Mon Jul 17, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chess and dementia
Replies: 3
Views: 662

Re: Chess and dementia

Also today - Drug donanemab seen as turning point in dementia fight
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66221116

Details https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/f ... le/2807533
by John Foley
Mon Jul 17, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chess and dementia
Replies: 3
Views: 662

Re: Chess and dementia

In a nutshell We observed that certain cognitively stimulating activities were associated with a lower risk of incident dementia among 10 318 older individuals who had reached age 70 years in generally good health and without major cognitive impairment. In particular, a higher frequency of engagemen...
by John Foley
Thu Jun 15, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Chris Clegg
Replies: 42
Views: 16607

Re: Chris Clegg

It has come to our notice that there is a bench in Blakeney, Norfolk with a memorial plaque dedicated to Chris Clegg (1948-2015). Chris Clegg bench plaque.jpg The dates match our own Chris Clegg. CleggBench.jpeg Photos: Stephen Moss The bench is in front of the Blakeney Hotel on the quay. Its locati...
by John Foley
Wed May 03, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: Not Chess!
Topic: Terrible Jokes
Replies: 46
Views: 6800

Re: Terrible Jokes

Why was 6 afraid of 7?
Because 789.

Which teacher was always late for school?
Mr. Buss
by John Foley
Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chess Moves
Replies: 31
Views: 6137

Re: Chess Moves

Today I received two emails from ChessMoves substack. On trying to open the esteemed organ, I am informed that I should subscribe to substack and then sign up with six (!) other accounts. Having done so, I try to sign in to read ChessMoves only to be informed that the article is restricted to paid s...
by John Foley
Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 23rd April - Warning
Replies: 56
Views: 6998

Re: 23rd April - Warning

It is only a matter of time before cheat-seeking arbiters get the power to make active mobile phones sound like a klaxon.
by John Foley
Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fischer Time Controls and Venues
Replies: 17
Views: 1707

Re: Fischer Time Controls and Venues

The game in question. Timothy Foster v Peter D Lalić.

https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=2468296
by John Foley
Sun Apr 02, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fischer Time Controls and Venues
Replies: 17
Views: 1707

Re: Fischer Time Controls and Venues

I'm surprised the defender wasn't able to claim a draw after 50 moves without a pawn being moved (or could they have, but didn't), or even the arbiter declare a draw after 75 moves. Neither the 50- nor the 75-move rule was breached. As it's a difficult ending to play accurately, was the player with...