EGM
On Tuesday (14th September) The League held an EGM to update the Coventry & District Chess League Rules as they had not been revised for many years and it was felt they were not current - for example, there is no mention of digital clocks.
Here are some point that all players need to be aware of, but I hope to get the full set of rules uploaded onto the site once Mike Johnson has finished proof reading on what was agreed at the EGM.
Primarily, there is not much difference to the previous rules, time control is to be kept the same, start time as previous and the time when you can claim a default. (8pm)
However, there was a lot of discussion around teams maintaining constant Board order over the Season and in future if a team wishes to change their Board Order, they need to apply to the Records secretary, at least 24 hours before a match, with a reason as to why they wish to change Board order. Also, they need to advise the opposition that they are changing Board order. The ten point grading rule remains as before.
Eligibilty rules for the KO Cup were clarified and also once a player has played 4 times on Board 1, they are tied to that team and they are not allowed to play for a lower team.
The question regarding mobile phones and their use was discussed, however no specific rule for the Coventry League is to be used, we simply defer to the ECF rules. Basically, if your mobile rings during a game, then you are defaulted.
RESULTS WEBSITE
The Results service has now been improved even further and you can now see all the fixtures for a team over the whole season. Take a look at the screenshot below for League fixtures over the new season for the C team. Very handy if you do not have your fixture card with you!
Wednesday 14 September 2016
Saturday 3 September 2016
Daily Puzzle: 9/3/2016 - Exposed And Shamed
Daily Puzzle: 9/3/2016 - Exposed And Shamed: Drag the pieces to solve! Want more chess puzzles? Want a tactics rating? Check out the Tactics Trainer and 10,000+ tactical puzzles!
Friday 2 September 2016
Facebook Page
For those players that are signed upto Facebook, we now have a Facebook Page here:
Coventry Chess Club Facebook Page
If you join, it would be great if you could just post a few words, even just to say "Hi" so we can get a bit of activity on the page.
Facebook provides a very easy way of keeping in touch with what is happening - it is well worth taking a look. And of course it is FREE!
Coventry Chess Club Facebook Page
If you join, it would be great if you could just post a few words, even just to say "Hi" so we can get a bit of activity on the page.
Facebook provides a very easy way of keeping in touch with what is happening - it is well worth taking a look. And of course it is FREE!
Pictures
A bit late I know - but just come across these pictures from last years Summer Cup presentation
Winner - Joshua Pink - where is he now !
Runner Up - Dave Ireland
Winner - Joshua Pink - where is he now !
Runner Up - Dave Ireland
Wednesday 31 August 2016
New Season
Well now the holiday season is over it is time to break out those New Openings we have all been practicing over the Summer and unleash them on our unsuspecting opponents!
Next Tuesday (6th September) I will be collecting subs for the New Season.
Cost is as follows £35.00 including Bronze membership to the ECF or if you have paid the ECF Online £20.00.
We also intend to hold the AGM after subs have been collected.
Approximate time is 7.30pm for subs and then start AGM about 8pm followed by some Chess playing . . .
If you are unable to attend next Tuesday could you let your Captain know as we are also starting to select the Teams for the New Season.
Look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday
Simon
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Coventry Chess Club AGM,
ECF Grading
Wednesday 10 August 2016
Coventry Chess Academy
Some members maybe aware that Paul Lam runs and organises chess training for young children and they have produced some excellent players with really good results in competitions.
The academy meets every Saturday - see here
https://coventrychessacademy.wordpress.com/
Unfortunately some of the players struggle to get to the top Tournaments due to finance and Paul has set up crowdfunding page to help these players attend Tournaments.
If you go to this page, Crowd Funding for Coventry Chess Academy
Paul explains it all in more detail and how you can help support chess - even just a pound all helps them reach their target.
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