English Chess Forum

Had all the English parties been openly Pro-Brexit (and, for the record, I'm not) then I wonder what would have been the outcome of the General Election ? The same outcome as every other general election - whoever Rupert Murdoch endorses. Every single government formed since 1969 when he took over ...

So we have a (young) player out of nowhere reaching master level play without any witness to his improvement. He always plays with a hat. In a tournament with strong security he plays like a beginner. In nearly all his games he beats seasoned, strong players literally without thinking. I just examin...

Congratualtions to all involved. Another stunning own goal by the English Chess Community. I wonder if that big dummy will fit back in the gaping hole?

Carl - Totally understandable. Who needs all of that? I look forward to your next contribution.

I have been thinking about entering the Masters, but the 14.15 start time on the final day means i cant get home (work next day) till 1.30am.
Why would the final round on a Sunday not start earlier to accommodate players who work?

A rich reward for Marcus smashing the qualifying tournament. Adams Vs Harvey

So the qualifier for the KO is a swiss?

Wow, super impressive from Marcus!

The same British Rapidplay that last year advertised as Fide Ratings having precedence, then after having entered and paid for accommodation was told that I couldnt infact play as my ecf rating was too high.

Cowboys.

Keith Arkell wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 27, 2019 5:07 pm

Nick Burrows wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 27, 2019 3:43 pm

How will the remaining 3 players in the British KO be chosen?

I've heard that they've invited 8 players who are either young or female. No old gits, of course

You are old Keith - but only physically

How will the remaining 3 players in the British KO be chosen?

Chris Rice wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 24, 2019 12:29 am

Perhaps the event is in need of a revamp along the lines of the British Blitz?

Good idea, it should be a prestigious event, instead "British" is just used as a marketing ploy.

JustinHorton wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 23, 2019 1:48 pm

Nick Burrows wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 23, 2019 1:06 pm

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Perhaps we should judge Mr Portman on his actions

Perfectly reasonable idea, but for the while, I'm going to go with what I've got.

Which is evidence of years of service to the chess community versus a few paragraphs of (heavily interpreted) comments on a chess forum.

This is not someone we are electing to spend our taxes, but a chess VOLUNTEER. Perhaps your emerging machiavellian view does not reside in Mr Portmans character but exists somewhere else. Perhaps we should judge Mr Portman on his actions, which are what led to him being offered the role. He contribu...

Maybe before your "view" begins to fester, you should air it in open light. Presumably, this exact issue is one of your "couple" of reasons. What is the other?

Please also share the embryonic "view" being formed. What is it?