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Tuesday 22 April 2014
Summer Cup - John Evans Memorial Trophy
The first round of the The Summer Cup will start on Tuesday 29th April 2014. Normal format.
Swiss Tournament. Six Rounds. Free Entry to Coventry Chess Club members. This year to be graded games.
It is intended to run the competition over the following consecutive Tuesdays with the final round taking place on 3rd June 2014.
I have tried to contact everyone to see if they wish to participate but if I have not spoken to yet and you want to play do give me a call or email me. So far there are 21 entrants.
If you can not make any particular week do please let me know.
This year the defending Champion is Joshua Pink - who will be able to topple him ? Good Luck to everyone.
Simon
Tuesday 18 March 2014
Saitek Chess Clocks
As we are starting to use Digital Clocks more and more I found this instructional video on Youtube on how to set our Digital Clocks.
If you wish to search for any more information the name of the clock we use is Saitek Digital Clock.
Simon
Wednesday 5 March 2014
Division 2 Final Result
Congratulations go to Coventry D for winning Division 2.
They are level on points but win on game difference from University C and Rugby B.
For most of the season University have been top of the table and looked to be running away with the title. So well done to the D team players for securing the title at this late stage.
The team was made up of the following players:-
Pete "Terry Butcher" Smith all though his team call him "Captain Fantastic" to his face and other things behind his back!
Stan "The Killer" Whitmore
Clive "Billy the Kid" Blackburn
Wesley "Big Boy" Beeston
and some guest appearances by Ben "The Super Sub"Graff
Good Luck in the First Division next season !
They are level on points but win on game difference from University C and Rugby B.
For most of the season University have been top of the table and looked to be running away with the title. So well done to the D team players for securing the title at this late stage.
The team was made up of the following players:-
Pete "Terry Butcher" Smith all though his team call him "Captain Fantastic" to his face and other things behind his back!
Stan "The Killer" Whitmore
Clive "Billy the Kid" Blackburn
Wesley "Big Boy" Beeston
and some guest appearances by Ben "The Super Sub"Graff
Good Luck in the First Division next season !
Monday 24 February 2014
First Game Review in PGN Format
Thank you to John Harris for providing the first game to be posted in PGN Format.
Can you find the best move on move 20 for White ?
If you have a game you would like published just drop me the PGN file.
Can you find the best move on move 20 for White ?
If you have a game you would like published just drop me the PGN file.
Saturday 1 February 2014
Nuneaton Venue
To All Members
We have received a message from Colin Green to say that last week a University player brought in a drink to the venue. This drink was spotted by a member of staff and raised with Colin.
Nuneaton have asked us to remind all players that drinks are not allowed to be brought into the venue.
Could all Coventry players please note the above because as a club we have had similar problems in the past with venues regarding food and drink. I would also like to remind everyone that the same rules apply at the Massey Ferguson Club and if any member sees an away player with food or drink not from the venue, please inform your team captain immediately.
Thank you
We have received a message from Colin Green to say that last week a University player brought in a drink to the venue. This drink was spotted by a member of staff and raised with Colin.
Nuneaton have asked us to remind all players that drinks are not allowed to be brought into the venue.
Could all Coventry players please note the above because as a club we have had similar problems in the past with venues regarding food and drink. I would also like to remind everyone that the same rules apply at the Massey Ferguson Club and if any member sees an away player with food or drink not from the venue, please inform your team captain immediately.
Thank you
Monday 13 January 2014
4NCL NEW Coventry Team
A new team consisting of players mainly from Coventry Chess Club have entered a team in the 4NCL.
They go under the name "Throw in the Tal". They play in Divison 3 South. The Captain is Dave Ireland.
They have now played over two weekends and have obtained a fantastic 3 points, which is a great achievement considering on every match they have been heavily outgraded on most boards.
The first weekend was a difficult weekend for the team, loosing 5.5/.5 to the Gloucestershire Gambits and then the following day again loosing 5.5/.5 to the team Guildford 4.
However, the next round of matches produced a draw on the Saturday for the team to get there first ever point and then winning comfortably on the Sunday to claim 2 points. There have been some outstanding performances with Joshua Pink and Ed Goodwin winning 2.5 points.
Special mention must also go to Paul Sweatman who was heavily outgraded on Board 6, pulled off a stunning win to ensure the team claimed the win in Round 4.
A very interesting situation arose in Round 6 with Joshua. In the end game Joshua had a knight and a bishop against his opponents king. He very quickly checkmated his opponent.It is worth all chess players just checking that you know how to checkmate an opponent in a similar situation. You never know when you may need to use the technique!
If you want to see the full results of the team then the 4 ncl website is very informative - have a look here
4NCL Website
They go under the name "Throw in the Tal". They play in Divison 3 South. The Captain is Dave Ireland.
They have now played over two weekends and have obtained a fantastic 3 points, which is a great achievement considering on every match they have been heavily outgraded on most boards.
The first weekend was a difficult weekend for the team, loosing 5.5/.5 to the Gloucestershire Gambits and then the following day again loosing 5.5/.5 to the team Guildford 4.
However, the next round of matches produced a draw on the Saturday for the team to get there first ever point and then winning comfortably on the Sunday to claim 2 points. There have been some outstanding performances with Joshua Pink and Ed Goodwin winning 2.5 points.
Special mention must also go to Paul Sweatman who was heavily outgraded on Board 6, pulled off a stunning win to ensure the team claimed the win in Round 4.
A very interesting situation arose in Round 6 with Joshua. In the end game Joshua had a knight and a bishop against his opponents king. He very quickly checkmated his opponent.It is worth all chess players just checking that you know how to checkmate an opponent in a similar situation. You never know when you may need to use the technique!
If you want to see the full results of the team then the 4 ncl website is very informative - have a look here
4NCL Website
Wednesday 1 January 2014
Happy New Year
A Happy New Year to All Coventry Chess Club Members !
After our two week break Normal Matches resume on Tuesday 7th January 2014. Please check fixture cards for matches.
Do not forget if you wish to check League and Cup Results go to this link League Tables
There is some great information there about players. You can now see a player's percentage score for the season - not only for Coventry members but also other clubs as well. So now it is very easy to check out how other players are performing.
You can also see opponents results from previous matches. This is information we have never been able to see before so do take a moment to have a look.
If you are looking to brush up on your openings take a look here here might be something of interest ?
Just Click Below on the Image
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