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by Ben Purton
Mon Nov 20, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: International News
Topic: European Club Cup & Club Cup for Women 2023
Replies: 61
Views: 5863

Re: European Club Cup & Club Cup for Women 2023

With the massively underrated 1500 guy win removed(whose 2500 on lichess from my prep) my tpr was 2380. So would still have passed the new suggestion. But good to know Alan.
by Ben Purton
Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: International News
Topic: European Club Cup & Club Cup for Women 2023
Replies: 61
Views: 5863

Re: European Club Cup & Club Cup for Women 2023

Well...certainly old to get a title. This is very true. Thanks Nick
by Ben Purton
Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: 4NCL
Topic: And so starts the 31st season
Replies: 31
Views: 3678

Re: And so starts the 31st season

Was nice to beat Manx. Blows the season open for 4-5 teams to win division. You feel Manx might win out...but who knows...
by Ben Purton
Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:19 am
Forum: International News
Topic: European Club Cup & Club Cup for Women 2023
Replies: 61
Views: 5863

Re: European Club Cup & Club Cup for Women 2023

No mention of Sharks patzer captain getting FM on here....sad face
by Ben Purton
Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: 4NCL
Topic: 4NCL 2023-24 Division Two
Replies: 9
Views: 1135

Re: 4NCL 2023-24 Division Two

Your team has dangerous depth Nick. I would not be shocked.

Our 2nds have solid promotion chances but as many have said the top 6 could all be div 1 teams.
by Ben Purton
Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: International News
Topic: European Team Championship November 2023
Replies: 290
Views: 15229

Re: European Team Championship November 2023

Would be nice to see this whole thread wish the whole team well today. To quote a commentator.. lets back the boys and make some noise..and of course good luck to England women...i think one is on for a norm?
by Ben Purton
Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:21 pm
Forum: International News
Topic: European Team Championship November 2023
Replies: 290
Views: 15229

Re: European Team Championship November 2023

Good luck to all the teams tomorrow. Also worth noting the Sharks were very very sick in Albania. 2 of our team are not 100% 6 weeks later. Playing when that unwell is horrid.

When i had a sub(first 5 rounds) i played them. We defaulted 3 boards over the week as we were too unwell
by Ben Purton
Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: International News
Topic: European Team Championship November 2023
Replies: 290
Views: 15229

Re: European Team Championship November 2023

Mark, You don't know what you are talking about. After a tough loss, Ravi would not need people on the forum jumping on him. I am the captain of many of the players who just missed out on the team but Ravi is a great player, we are playing on board 1. As someone who is actually an experienced captai...
by Ben Purton
Sun Jun 19, 2022 10:33 am
Forum: 4NCL
Topic: 4NCL Rules 2021 - 22
Replies: 50
Views: 11499

Re: 4NCL Rules 2021 - 22

Sharks support for obvious reason divisions 1,2,3 being together. We are an actual team and have team spirit and our motivation is not the chess. Sharks have been totally screwed due to pairings errors this season. We will fight to keep the teams together. Looking forward to seeing what very few of ...
by Ben Purton
Sun Mar 01, 2020 4:54 pm
Forum: 4NCL
Topic: Division Two 2019-20
Replies: 6
Views: 3803

Re: Division Two 2019-20

I have not got a clue what's happening in division 2.

We might have had some miracle results for us today which means we are safe.
We might not be safe
Or we might be needing like 2 game points v Barnet to be safe...
by Ben Purton
Sun Mar 01, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: 4NCL
Topic: Division One 2019-20
Replies: 8
Views: 4760

Re: Division One 2019-20

Will anyone mention the Sharks who despite not having Ameet and numerous other players missing.... Scored 9 out of 10 in first 5 rounds.... Likely not Will the Guardian publish my amazing board 4/5s performance and a brilliant Bh2 move yesterday against the English Women's champ... Likely not Will t...
by Ben Purton
Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:56 am
Forum: ECF Matters
Topic: British Championship Congress 2019
Replies: 553
Views: 71287

Re: British Championship Congress 2019

Charlie Storey wrote:
Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:24 pm
This will be my last post on this Forum if my posts are to be taken down.

As I suspect it will not be reinstated I will get back to running my organisation.

Farewell Chess friends and remember Cheaters NEVER prosper.

Sniper out.
Enjoy your night mate.
by Ben Purton
Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:23 am
Forum: International News
Topic: European Club Cup 11-19 October 2018
Replies: 127
Views: 15061

Re: European Club Cup 11-19 October 2018

Nick this one is much cooler...anyone who thinks the above is entitled to this idea but the fact is. We love to play the best players and this ensures that. We love that this tournament supports chess as a profession for both Female and Male players. You lads seem quite focussed when my players mess...
by Ben Purton
Mon Sep 04, 2017 12:56 pm
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Peter Poobalasingam
Replies: 27
Views: 13450

Re: Peter Poobalasingam

This is very sad indeed, given the suddenness of it. My deepest condolences to Bala and the rest of his family, they are well loved in the chess community. To our 4NCL friends(and rivals) @ Barbican, sorry for your loss. Also to people like Matt Turner and his family who I know helped Peter loads th...
by Ben Purton
Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:00 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: British 2015 Round by Round
Replies: 827
Views: 55112

Re: British 2015 Round by Round

Lets be honest, Gormally the 'peoples champion' is the one I want to see win from here..