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Would appreciate an explanation of the 'potential to cheat' if a mobie rings.

Far too draconian a penalty - why penalise the whole team? - an extreme adolescent approach.Time deduction ony sensible solution. In any case a mobile 'phone ringing is not really a big deal unless there is some kind of severe neurotic around and he should be on medication anyway if a bit of noise i...

So back to mobile 'phones - time penalty obvious solution but interesting to speculate on value system of those who favoured outright banishment.

Won't be in GY on 11th November. I recall playing Lowestoft years ag, nearly 50, but can only remember a lad called Price from Lowestoft Grammar and an undeertaker called Rivett - but he must be long gone.

Hello Warren.
I also live in Gorleston when I am in the borough. Why aren't you playing for Yarmouth? - they are struggling for players.

How can it be insulting? If chess teaches one lesson it is that there is no such thing as a lost game - at least among average club players. (Though even masters have been known to resign unnecessarily).The only reason to resign is when you feel you are wasting your own time. I once played a game he...