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by Andrew Wainwright
Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 21st Century Chess, in 21st Century Facilities!
Replies: 55
Views: 10761

Re: 21st Century Chess, in 21st Century Facilities!

As we approach our third Christmas at the Ilkley Chess Centre it is a great time to reflect on our journey to date, and to appreciate the many ups and downs that we have experienced during this journey. We have learned a lot, worked our butts off and most importantly had a great amount of fun throug...
by Andrew Wainwright
Fri Nov 24, 2023 8:41 am
Forum: YCA
Topic: 2023/2024 Season
Replies: 123
Views: 7855

Re: 2023/2024 Season

The pace they develop is remarkable and I am sure you will be backfilled soon. The York E board one is someone to watch out for, beating 1700s already and new to competitive play. You have the kids on a conveyor belt! The alternative option is letting the juniors keep doing their own thing :) Given...
by Andrew Wainwright
Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: YCA
Topic: Yorkshire Junior Chess
Replies: 3
Views: 629

Yorkshire Junior Chess

I am extremely pleased with the start to the season that Junior Chess in Yorkshire is witnessing. Highlights include: - 20 teams registered for the u18s league this season (up from 14 teams last season) - New/Growing junior clubs in Meltham, Saltaire, Bingley, Hebden Bridge to name but a few - Leeds...
by Andrew Wainwright
Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: YCA
Topic: Your County Needs You! 2023/2024 County Season
Replies: 13
Views: 808

Re: Your County Needs You! 2023/2024 County Season

We smashed the NCCU stages last season (with the exception of the Open Team, who narrowly failed to advance).

4 teams made the national stages
2 made the Finals
1 Yorkshire team were crowned national champions (u1650s)

Will be hard to beat this season, but we will try!!!
by Andrew Wainwright
Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: YCA
Topic: 2023/2024 Season
Replies: 123
Views: 7855

Re: 2023/2024 Season

Thanks Carl.
by Andrew Wainwright
Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: YCA
Topic: 2023/2024 Season
Replies: 123
Views: 7855

Re: 2023/2024 Season

@Jack Rudd - Mark does however make a valid point that this thread and the "2023 Season" thread duplicate each other.

Please can I ask that they be merged and perhaps renamed 2023/2024 Season?

Any help "herding cats" appreciated immensely :D
by Andrew Wainwright
Mon Sep 18, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: YCA
Topic: 2023/2024 Season
Replies: 123
Views: 7855

Re: 2023/2024 Season

Well this page has been horrifically de-railed. Would it be possible for either Jack or Carl to clean this up please? I may have to use other forums in future for updates, which would be a shame. I agree with Steve. A thread about the 2023 YCA Season should be about that, and not any individual pla...
by Andrew Wainwright
Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:45 am
Forum: YCA
Topic: 2023/2024 Season
Replies: 123
Views: 7855

Re: 2023 Season

So the 2023/2024 Season kicks off tomorrow with Yorkshire chess looking in fine form. We are up to 33 teams in the YCA league (across three divisions) and 20 teams in our u18s league. When we consider that in 2019 (pre-COVID) the YCA league consisted of 30 teams, and the u18s league didn't exist, th...
by Andrew Wainwright
Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:28 pm
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: 2nd Ilkley Chess Festival - 17th-18th June
Replies: 4
Views: 1707

Re: 2nd Ilkley Chess Festival - 17th-18th June

Spoke too soon. One space has now become available.
by Andrew Wainwright
Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: ECF Matters
Topic: ECF Member reps election 2023
Replies: 13
Views: 1759

Re: ECF Member reps election 2023

You have our support John (unless I get ousted at the YCA AGM in a couple of weeks) :wink:
by Andrew Wainwright
Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:17 pm
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: 2nd Ilkley Chess Festival - 17th-18th June
Replies: 4
Views: 1707

Re: 2nd Ilkley Chess Festival - 17th-18th June

Now full. A great sign with 2 weeks to go.

Feel free to get in touch if you would like to be added to a reserves list if spaces become available.
by Andrew Wainwright
Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: 2nd Ilkley Chess Festival - 17th-18th June
Replies: 4
Views: 1707

Re: 2nd Ilkley Chess Festival - 17th-18th June

Now 2 spaces remaining in this event on the 17th-18th June.
by Andrew Wainwright
Thu May 11, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: 2nd Ilkley Chess Festival - 17th-18th June
Replies: 4
Views: 1707

Re: 2nd Ilkley Chess Festival - 17th-18th June

Just 28 spaces left in this event on the 17-18th June.
by Andrew Wainwright
Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: Junior Chess
Topic: 3rd Ilkley Junior Rapidplay - 30th April
Replies: 0
Views: 1466

3rd Ilkley Junior Rapidplay - 30th April

The 3rd Ilkley Junior Rapidplay at Ilkley Grammar School (30 April) is now getting quite full.

If you want to claim one of the remaining spots for this 1 day, 56 round (u18s) rapid play tournament then please get in touch:

https://ilkleychesscentre.com/events
by Andrew Wainwright
Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:04 am
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: 2nd Ilkley Chess Festival - 17th-18th June
Replies: 4
Views: 1707

2nd Ilkley Chess Festival - 17th-18th June

The 2nd Ilkley Chess Festival Congress (17-18 June) is filling up fast. If you want to claim one of the remaining spots for this 2 day, 5 round Swiss congress then please get in touch:

https://ilkleychesscentre.com/events