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- Sun Oct 04, 2020 1:51 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: (Chess) Life Returning To Normal
- Replies: 2787
- Views: 242569
Re: (Chess) Life Returning To Normal
Re flu vaccine for over 50s - that is the case but providers are generally prioritising the more elderly and those with underlying health conditions. There may be some delay in rolling down depending on supply.
- Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:03 pm
- Forum: ECF Matters
- Topic: Results of the ECF 2018/9 Grand Prix
- Replies: 68
- Views: 13971
Re: Results of the ECF 2018/9 Grand Prix
Congratulations, Keith. Well deserved!
- Thu Oct 10, 2019 5:39 pm
- Forum: ECF Matters
- Topic: Thread withdrawn
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7004
Re: Development Officer appointment
In his letter Carl states: 31. Trust. Maybe I am naïve, but I expect as a default position that people will do their best and make decisions that are good for the organisation and good for chess. Life can be tough I know, but if things go wrong, I do not intend to hide them. Openness and trust are k...
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 12:20 pm
- Forum: ECF Matters
- Topic: Membership Query
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6150
Re: Membership Query
Thanks, Mick. That’s helpful.
- Tue Jul 09, 2019 8:30 pm
- Forum: ECF Matters
- Topic: Membership Query
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6150
Re: Membership Query
If someone on this forum could highlight how one sets up a direct debit via the online renewal site then there may be more take-up of that option. I admit I wasn’t actively looking for the direct debit option since experience has taught me that any deviation from the straightforward renewal route is...
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 3:33 pm
- Forum: ECF Matters
- Topic: How many casual players?
- Replies: 87
- Views: 14255
Re: How many casual players?
Stewart Reuben mentions the chess culture in NY where they have permanent chess tables available. How about encouraging councils here to instal chess tables in local parks? Jesus Molina has had some success in The Netherlands. https://mobile.twitter.com/jmedinamolina
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:17 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: State of Chess: How much money is in the sport?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4509
Re: State of Chess: How much money is in the sport?
Do any players/ commentators make any significant money from commentating, coaching, selling of dvds/online courses? Simon Williams, for example, seems to have a high profile.
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New in Chess - Nigel Short
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2842
Re: New in Chess - Nigel Short
He’s now said “ A fear that my elevation to FIDE VP would constrain my independence, was the reason given.“
- Fri Dec 28, 2018 11:04 pm
- Forum: International News
- Topic: The Irish International Open 2019
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5213
Re: The Irish International Open 2019
A quick check on the hotel’s website suggests that, unfortunately, you are. Your pound doesn’t go so far now!
- Fri Nov 30, 2018 5:05 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: World Chess Chmpionship.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3329
Re: World Chess Chmpionship.
Yes, images of tumbleweed! Another frustration in what little mainstream coverage there was, was the frequent reference to chess as a sport. The ECF, its supporters in Parliament and FIDE (Nigel?) should be constantly lobbying for sporting recognition despite past failed attempts.
- Mon Nov 26, 2018 6:12 pm
- Forum: International News
- Topic: 2018 World Championship in London
- Replies: 709
- Views: 70691
Re: 2018 World Championship in London
Disappointing given the position and relative times
- Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:24 pm
- Forum: International News
- Topic: 2018 World Championship in London
- Replies: 709
- Views: 70691
- Sat Aug 11, 2018 12:58 pm
- Forum: Junior Chess
- Topic: Shreyas Royal breaks U10 record, poses ECF a question
- Replies: 78
- Views: 15653
Re: Shreyas Royal breaks U10 record, poses ECF a question
Interview with Shreyas featuring Danny Gormally on Today programme this morning. IPlayer about 1.18.30 in.
- Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Club bank accounts
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5130
- Tue Apr 17, 2018 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Not pressing the clock
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2738
Re: Not pressing the clock
Indeed, Nick. I think after two or three times I would probably feel that my opponent should live with the consequences.