The Frodsham Congress - Feb 2009

[David Pardoe]

The Congress took place at Frodsham Community Centre 13-15th February, The three sections were again expertly controlled by Roger Edwards, Robert Milner and Jim McPhillips.
I`d just say that....as well as some good competitive chess, its a friendly, popular event attracting players from across the country, and a chance to renew aquaintances....some players returning over many years to this comfortable venue, set in the rural surroundings of the historic market town of Frodsham. It being only a ten minute walk from the venue...and providing a good spot to visit between rounds. The Friday evening session tends to be slightly quieter, due to some players taking the half point bye....so the action really starts on Saturday morning.
A brief mention on catering, which was well supported by the ladies, not least Mrs Edwards & friends.....who do a great job behind the scenes over the weekend..

There were 99 players. The results were:

Major (U170, 28 players)

1= Chris Doran (Chester), Simon Hughes (Oswestry) 3.5/5
3rd Paul Evans (Blackpool) 3/5
Grading prizes (U145) Steven Potter (St Helens), Robert Hughes (Warrington Central) 3/5
Others on 3/5: Mark Whitehead (Rochdale), Simon Edwards (Cheddleton & Leek), Michael Rabbitte (Heywood), John Reed (East Cheshire), Glenn Trueman (Marple)

Intermediate (U130, 41 players)

1st Steve Edwards (Boldmere St Michael) 5/5
2nd Neil Coward (Blackpool) 4/5
3= Andrew Sangster (Beckenham & Bromley), Robert Mitchell (Daventry) 3.5/5
3= + grading prize (U110) Roger Stephens (Frodsham), Tim Allen (Battersea),Stuart Ridgway (Wilmslow), Richard Fox (Bolton) 3.5/5
Ten others were on 3/5.

Minor (U90, 39 players)

1st Matthew Wyza (Cheddleton & Leek) 4.5/5
2= Harry Brooks (Gt Lever), Eliot Green (Hassell) 4/5
Grading prize (U75) Dick Martin (Caergwrle) 3/5
Others on 3.5/5: Brian Slater (Bolton), Marvin Hayes (Chester), James Waddington (Bolton, Gt Lever), Dave Biddulph (Stockport)

The Team Prize (a digital clock) was won by Chester on tie-break from Cheddleton & Leek, both just one point ahead of Heywood.



Thanks to Pat Ridley for providing this information......<[email protected]>
They look forward to seeing you next year....again on the weekend of St Valantines........