Summer Cup

It is that time of year again when the Summer Cup - John Evans Memorial Trophy - is due to start.

It will follow the usual format of a Swiss Tournamnent. Six Rounds. No Entry Fee. Draw for colours on the night. Open to everyone.(even non club members).

Start Date April 10th. First Round.

I have asked a number of members already and will try to see the rest before the start but if I do not manage to see you and you wish to take part, just send me an email and I will add you to the list.

Simon
PS Can anyone stop Dave Ireland winning it again!

Grading Database UpDate

Mike Johnson has discovered that now on the ECF Grading Database, if you click on your "ref number" next to your name you now get a lot of very useful data on your chess playing career.

When you click on your ref no you have four tabs:- Profile, Standard Games, Rapid Games and Grade progress.

For example if you click on the "Standard Games" tab and select a year from the drop down menu you can see a list of your results for that particular year and if you scroll down to the bottom of the page it is even presented in a Pie chart format!

Click on the "Grade Progress" tab and you can see the progress (or lack of!!) of your grade in a graphical format since 1994.

Its well worth a look. Here is the link to Coventry Chess Club members page:

http://www.ecfgrading.org.uk/?club=Coventry+Chess

Of course, you can also search other clubs on the database.

Simon
PS
Latest Cup Draw is under the Fixtues tab. Matches to be played March 20th 2012

U12 Warwickshire Chess Championship

I am delighted to announce that Rajen Parekh has won the U12 Warwickshire Chess Championship.

There were over 40 of the regions best chess players in his category from all over the Country. His score was 5.5. out of 6. There were 6 rounds with each round lasting a maximum of one hour.

This is a particular highly competitve tournament and has been running for many years. 

Our congratulations go to Rajen from everyone at Coventry Chess Club.

Here is a link for more information:

http://www.bablake.com/newsroom.php?item=685

Simon

League results and tables

Does anybody reading this know of any recent results, or up to date league tables from Div 1 ?

The obvious answer is to look on the new Coventry chess league website, but unless i'm losing the plot, the most up-to-date results seem to be partial results from the 25th Oct.

Bobby Fischer

At 9pm on Wednesday 30th November BBC 4 9pm Storyville there is an analysis of Bobby Fischers life.

May be worth a watch as it is unusual for chess to even get a mention on any TV programme.

Simon

Rearranged Venue 22nd November

Please note there is a function in the ballroom on Tuesday 22nd November.
Therefore all matches will be held in the Lounge.
The following week matches will be played in the Ballroom as normal.

Simon