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I thought Mike Basman did a wonderful job with organising the event! Our school entered the UKCC after only just starting the club this year! We have over 40 children involved now and the teacher has said it is primarily because the kids were talking to other children about how "cool" it is to make ...

Thanks John for the lovely photos! Nick's training weekend was superb! I was a bit nervous about "classroom style" coaching from 10-5 as Callaghan is only 6, but it was wonderful! He kept the children engaged the entire time! The children and adults were spaced out in ability appropriate level class...

Adam,

I was happy with the organisation of GG, but the venue was a bit cramped. As a parent, I am always willing to pay more upon entry to be at a comfortable venue.

Storyvault Films Limited filmed junior players around the UK and coaches and pitched it to Sky for a show called "Winners". Sky did not pick up the show, they are currently pitching it to other broadcasters. They filmed the children at home, schools, clubs and tournaments!

LawrenceCooper wrote:Sadly Callaghan lost today, more results to follow.

Very sad as he has only lost one, but I was braced for it as he approached the top boards. Curious to see his game. Thanks for the update.

Excellent news!! Thanks Lawrence!

Whoever is responsible, keep up the good work. Thought it would be difficult for you Sarah since I believe you are still in the UK but the reports seem to credit you as your name is at the end of the two posted. Thanks for pointing that out. I don't know why my name was on either of the posts, I ca...

Sarah, great reports of yours on the ECF website. Another of Sarah's reports here:- http://www.englishchess.org.uk/?p=18885 Thanks for the props Peter, but it is not me reporting! Would seem so with the adorable photo of Callaghan! I think it is Hillary Altman and Neil Elliot! Thanks to them for ke...

Sabrina Chevannes wrote:Sarah

Callaghan really kicked some butt today

He just went for his opponent - beat him exactly how he beat me this morning!!

Soooo proud of him! Thanks for all your hard work with him Sabrina! Let's hope he keeps his concentration up!

Does anyone have the link to watch live? I can't find it on the website... It says "under construction"

Hopefully Callaghan slows down when he plays! Will they post the results today? I heard it is hot over there!

Chess player, Samir Samadov, is such an amazing chess player with a huge heart! Just a few weeks after having brain surgery, he played in the British Chess Championships! Such an inspiration. See the link below about his wish with the make a wish foundation. He starred in his own film "Checkmate". h...