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by Andrew Martin
Sun Oct 25, 2026 1:24 pm
Forum: Junior Chess
Topic: The ECF Girls Schools U11 semi-final south
Replies: 1
Views: 503

Re: The ECF Girls Schools U11 semi-final south

If we get there, entries will close at 70 teams.

Thank you.
by Andrew Martin
Sat Oct 24, 2026 6:28 am
Forum: Junior Chess
Topic: 1st Guildford Junior Repidplay
Replies: 12
Views: 4017

Re: 1st Guildford Junior Repidplay

Entries have now CLOSED for this event.

Thank you for your support
by Andrew Martin
Mon Oct 12, 2026 8:41 pm
Forum: Junior Chess
Topic: 1st Guildford Junior Repidplay
Replies: 12
Views: 4017

Re: 1st Guildford Junior Repidplay

So far 64 entries. With just 20 days to go this would be a good time to secure your place. Entry limited to 100 spaces.

Good conditions and prizes. A very reasonable entry fee.

Enter here:

https://form.jotform.com/261651566326056
by Andrew Martin
Mon Sep 28, 2026 11:00 am
Forum: Junior Chess
Topic: The ECF Girls Schools U11 semi-final south
Replies: 1
Views: 503

The ECF Girls Schools U11 semi-final south

To be held at St Catherine’s School, Bramley GU5 0DF on 31st Jan 2027 Teams of three ECF Schools membership may be made here: https://englishchess.org.uk/Schools/ecf-schools-membership/ Entries here: https://englishchess.org.uk/Schools/girls-championships-enter/ Enquiries to the new manager, Zoe Var...
by Andrew Martin
Tue Sep 01, 2026 8:03 am
Forum: Junior Chess
Topic: 1st Guildford Junior Repidplay
Replies: 12
Views: 4017

Re: 1st Guildford Junior Repidplay

https://www.englishchess.org.uk/event/1 ... rapidplay/

Hi all,

Just a reminder about this new event. We have 37 entries so far and can take up to 100.

Your entry would be appreciated.

Thanks.
by Andrew Martin
Tue Jun 30, 2026 4:46 pm
Forum: Junior Chess
Topic: 1st Guildford Junior Repidplay
Replies: 12
Views: 4017

1st Guildford Junior Repidplay

This will take place on Sunday November 1st We offer a simple entry form giving important details: https://form.jotform.com/261651566326056 FIDE rated Open section Bar/Cafe open all day. Limited to 100 places ,so enter early. Good playing conditions. The Guildford Institute is in the middle of Guild...
by Andrew Martin
Sun Jun 07, 2026 6:20 pm
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: James Bernard Adams
Replies: 100
Views: 25865

Re: James Bernard Adams

Very sad, RIP Jimmy. A London Central YMCA stalwart.
by Andrew Martin
Tue Apr 07, 2026 10:02 am
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: Guildford FIDE Congress 2026
Replies: 16
Views: 9614

Re: Guildford FIDE Congress 2026

Last chance to enter the Guildford Chess Congress coming up this weekend:

https://www.guildfordchessclub.com/activities/GFC.html

Great conditions for play.
by Andrew Martin
Sun Mar 29, 2026 4:50 pm
Forum: Junior Chess
Topic: ECF Girls’ Schools Team Championships 2025/26
Replies: 32
Views: 17983

Re: ECF Girls’ Schools Team Championships 2025/26

The championships concluded with a very successful weekend at St Catherine’s School, Bramley.

Full results here:

https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1365756 ... S&SNode=S0

https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1365759 ... S&SNode=S0

Thanks to all who contributed.
by Andrew Martin
Thu Mar 19, 2026 7:55 am
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: Guildford FIDE Congress 2026
Replies: 16
Views: 9614

Re: Guildford FIDE Congress 2026

Thanks to all those who have entered so far. We still need a big push ro get to a point where the congress is breaking even. Please support this event.
by Andrew Martin
Thu Mar 12, 2026 6:20 pm
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: Guildford FIDE Congress 2026
Replies: 16
Views: 9614

Re: Guildford FIDE Congress 2026

The Guildford congress is in danger of being cancelled due to lack of entries. This would be a great shame , as a lot of effort has been put in to find an excellent venue. The club works hard for chess. If you were thinking of entering, enter now! If this is the first time you have heard of the cong...
by Andrew Martin
Wed Mar 04, 2026 7:37 pm
Forum: Junior Chess
Topic: From Guildford Chess Club
Replies: 0
Views: 6132

From Guildford Chess Club

by Andrew Martin
Thu Feb 19, 2026 11:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chess/Darts 501
Replies: 21
Views: 13181

Re: Chess/Darts 501

Darts/Chess was very popular among London Central YMCA players and friends during the 1970’s/1980’s. Generally, the stronger the chess player , the more atrocious the darts player. The rules were very simple: 1) Teams are formed. A chessboard is set up. 2) The person to throw nominates two moves, a ...
by Andrew Martin
Fri Jan 09, 2026 1:17 pm
Forum: Junior Chess
Topic: ECF Girls’ Schools Team Championships 2025/26
Replies: 32
Views: 17983

Re: ECF Girls’ Schools Team Championships 2025/26

It is very gratifying to see extra interest in the Northern event. We won’t close entries for that one until the 23rd, so keep the entries rolling in!
by Andrew Martin
Fri Dec 19, 2025 10:28 am
Forum: Junior Chess
Topic: English Youth Championship, March 7-8, 2026
Replies: 5
Views: 5415

Re: English Youth Championship, March 7-8, 2026

I think it’s a great idea. Nottingham High School is an excellent venue and the fact that kids can attend training lectures is the icing on the cake.

A positive move forward.