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- Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:23 pm
- Forum: Congress Diary
- Topic: West of England Congress
- Replies: 7
- Views: 726
Re: West of England Congress
Unfortunately we can't find anyone who wants to organise a 7 game congress - at the moment.
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:49 am
- Forum: Congress Diary
- Topic: Wellingborough 12-13 August
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1138
Re: Wellingborough 12-13 August
The same. Believe he beat Michael Adams' record as the youngest winner.
The results seemed rather odd until I realised they were FIDE ratings and so largely defunct.
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:02 pm
- Forum: Congress Diary
- Topic: Wellingborough 12-13 August
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1138
Re: Wellingborough 12-13 August
This tournament is now imminent and the entry lists are at chess-results. https://chess-results.com/tnr793456.aspx?lan=1 A somewhat imbalanced split between the sections has resulted. Under 2400 34 players, but only 4 above 2000, top seed 2141 Under 1900 9 Under 1700 43 Under 1000 8 (ECF rated only...
- Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:46 am
- Forum: Congress Diary
- Topic: 1st Jurassic Rapidplay - Saturday 16th September
- Replies: 1
- Views: 702
1st Jurassic Rapidplay - Saturday 16th September
This is a new event hoping to address the shortage of rapid congresses in the South West. 6 rounds of 25m+10s. The venue is Axmouth Village Hall, close to the Devon/Dorset border in a picturesque setting opposite two pubs and 10 minutes walk along the river from the fishing harbour and beach. We als...
- Sun May 21, 2023 1:11 pm
- Forum: County Championships
- Topic: 2023 National Stages
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6385
Re: 2023 National Stages
"I think the county championship dates are calculable years in advance from the rules to be fair." No idea, I'll take your word for it! But it would make it easier for teams if dates were actually published before inviting entries. If I don't know that, then I assume most people who might decide to...
- Sat May 20, 2023 10:56 am
- Forum: County Championships
- Topic: 2023 National Stages
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6385
Re: 2023 National Stages
I think the county championship dates are calculable years in advance from the rules to be fair.
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 12:48 pm
- Forum: County Championships
- Topic: Manchester in the NCCU
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9404
Re: Manchester in the NCCU
There do seem to be some titled players returning to county chess. I saw Kent were fielding an impressive side.
Our annual fixture against Cornwall featured John Nunn.
Our annual fixture against Cornwall featured John Nunn.
- Thu Nov 10, 2022 7:59 am
- Forum: Congress Diary
- Topic: Torbay Chess Congress 2022
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3099
Re: Torbay Chess Congress 2022
143 now and still a week to go - not sure what the record is.
- Sun Sep 25, 2022 8:12 am
- Forum: Congress Diary
- Topic: Ilkley Congress - 16-18 September 2022
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6949
Re: Ilkley Congress - 16-18 September 2022
I think the 300 mile journey might put them off a bit..Andrew Wainwright wrote: ↑Fri Sep 23, 2022 5:34 pmThank Jon. Glad that you enjoyed it. Come back next year and bring friends to help us reach the 200 capacity!Jon Underwood wrote: ↑Mon Sep 19, 2022 7:43 amThanks for a superbly organised congress in a beautiful location.
- Mon Sep 19, 2022 7:43 am
- Forum: Congress Diary
- Topic: Ilkley Congress - 16-18 September 2022
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6949
Re: Ilkley Congress - 16-18 September 2022
Thanks for a superbly organised congress in a beautiful location.
- Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:12 am
- Forum: Congress Diary
- Topic: Paignton: 2022 - 2023
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5162
Re: Paignton: 2022 - 2023
Independent SAGE is not highly regarded amongst all scientists by any means - more of a political lobby group and that would be a polite and generous way of putting it.
- Wed Jun 22, 2022 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Playing abroad
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1837
Re: Playing abroad
Thanks everyone that is all very helpful.
- Wed Jun 22, 2022 9:02 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Playing abroad
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1837
Playing abroad
Does anyone have any advice on where to look for suitable overseas events? The FIDE calendar seems to be virtually unused.
- Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:23 pm
- Forum: County Championships
- Topic: National Stages 2022
- Replies: 56
- Views: 11880
Re: National Stages 2022
Covid-19 conditions permitting, the finals will be held on Saturday 2nd July at the Bosworth Hotel and Spa, The Park, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton CV13 0LP. Northumberland and Devon have given notice to play at an intermediate venue by reason of travel time in excess of 3.5 hours. Open - Northumberlan...
- Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:48 am
- Forum: County Championships
- Topic: National Stages 2022
- Replies: 56
- Views: 11880
Re: National Stages 2022
Appears the answer is no.Jon Underwood wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:30 pmI am curious as to whether Northumberland are going to make the journey down from Tyneside to Market Bosworth in order to face Yorkshire!