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Arrived in Scarborough around 3.45pm .Caught in a thunderstorm whilst walking to the shop for a sandwich. It's just starting to clear now..Walking to the venue after 6.15pm. Good luck to forum members and guests playing at Scarborough. Like previous years', I'll try to post briefly after each round....

There are about 460 entries so far. Wednesday is the last day to enter. The top seed in the Open Section is GM Harry Grieve, 2606 rating. The second seed is IM Lorenzo Fava, rated at 2450. Did Rajat Makkar drop out? I saw his name on the list. He is still on the list. There is also a Rishi Vijaykum...

There are about 460 entries so far. Wednesday is the last day to enter. The top seed in the Open Section is GM Harry Grieve, 2606 rating. The second seed is IM Lorenzo Fava, rated at 2450.

49th Scarborough Chess Congress & Club Championship 23rd to 25th October 2026 Spa Complex, South Bay, Scarborough, YO11 2HD 5 round Swiss tournament 6 Sections: Open, Challengers U2050, Major U1900, Intermediate U1750, Minor U1600, Foundation U1450. All sections ECF rated, Open & Challengers FIDE ra...

BBC2 Athletics: The Ultimate Championships.
Men's 5000m, commentary by Colin Jackson and Steve Cram.
Colin Jackson said "This will be a real game of chess on the track".

There is, of course, The Big Book of Busts - see https://chessexpress.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-big-book-of-busts.html I would advise forum users not to Google the title as several non-chess references will appear. I have a copy of that book, Neil. Howard Wood from Chess Essentials sold it to me one...

Matt Mackenzie wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 28, 2026 4:08 pm

Jeff not Geoff

Thanks. I've changed it now.

Happy Birthday Danny. I enjoyed reading his articles in the Chess Monthly magazine.

Happy Birthday Kevin

Happy Belated Birthday to Jeff.
I played him a few times in simuls at Poulton-le-Fylde Chess Club.

I am sorry to inform you that Bill McCartney passed away in May 2026. Bill was a member of Altrincham Chess Club for at least 30 years and played regularly for the club in the local leagues. He was a dependable team member who was always willing to travel and provide transport to away matches. His p...

I am sorry to inform you that David Williams of Wallasey Chess Club passed away back in June. David originally played for Vauxhalls in the Chester & District League and later for Port Sunlight in the Wirral League. When both chess clubs ceased to exist, he joined Wallasey Chess Club. David won the W...

I am sorry to inform you that Paul Moore passed away on the 24th July 2026, at the age of 69. Paul was living at the Riverside Care Home in Burton and had been suffering from Parkinson's Disease for some 11 years. He was stalwart of the Burton Chess Club, winning their club championship in 1993. Pau...

Very sorry to hear about Nigel.
I was in contact with him a couple of times.
A jolly good fellow.
RIP

Happy Birthday Nigel.
Good to see Nigel at the Scarborough Chess Congress the last couple of years.
Good luck to Nigel at the British Chess Championships.