Summer Cup - Round 1 Results

The first matches in the Summer Cup were played yesterday evening (5/4/16) and despite this being the first round with the seeds expected to win early the first match did not finish until well past 9.30pm. So none of the seeds had an easy ride, even in the first round. However the only unseeded player to eventually win was Stan Whitmore with an excellent win over John Conway. Bob Holmes also drew with Simon Weaver.

Next Round is next week Tuesday 12th April. 7.30pm start.

Full list of results

D.Ireland 1 0 J.Loughnane
A.Ward    1 0 P.Sweatman
Bava        1 0 T.Gazee
M.Johnson 1 0 G.Cornell
D.Filer       1 0 T.White
J.Conway  0 1 S.Whitmore
Bob Holmes .5 .5 S.Weaver
W.Beeston   1 0 I.Evans
H.Jones       1 0 A.Franklin
Dragomir 1 0 C.Blackburn
P.Smith     1 0 D.Adams

As mentioned before this year we have a brand new trophy for players graded U120. I have highlighted these players below. 


D.Ireland     1
A.Ward        1
Bava            1
M.Johnson  1
D.Filer        1
S.Whitmore 1 U120
W.Beeston   1 U120
H.Jones       1 U120
Dragomir    1
P.Smith       1 U120
Bob Holmes .5
S.Weaver     .5 U120
J.loughnane  0 U120
P.Sweatman  0 U120
T.Gazee       0   U120
G.Cornell    0   U120
T.White       0    U120
I.Evans         0    U120
A.Franklin    0   U120
C.Blackburn 0 U120
D.Adams      0  U120

Summer Cup Competition - Details

The Annual Coventry Chess Club "John Evans Summer Cup Competition" is going to start on Tuesday 5th April.

Normal Format - A Swiss competition over six Rounds.Coventry & District Chess League Rules to be applied. Free Entry for all Players.

I am delighted to say that this year there is to be a Cup for the player graded 120 and below finishing highest in the competition.

This trophy has been kindly donated by Gordon Cornell.

With last years winner now having left the club, the competition is wide open again and I am sure all matches will be keenly fought!

The intention is to run the six rounds as follows : -

Round 1 April 5th
Round 2 April 12th
Round 3 April 19th
Round 4 April 26th
Round 5 May  3rd
Round 6 May 10th

Start time: 7.30pm for all matches. Venue: Massey Ferguson Social Club. Competition Organiser: Simon Weaver.

There are currently over 25 entrants, so if I have not spoken to you yet and you wish to play, just drop me an email or give me a call.

I will post all results from each round on this site.

Simon

Warwickshire Tournament Pictures

Here are some photo's from the Warwickshire tournament at the Weekend.

Click on this link . . .



Warwickshire Tournament



It was an excellent weekend of Chess and a very well run tournament. So Thanks to Ed Goodwin, Dave Ireland and Joshua Pink. I know a lot of other Coventry players enjoyed playing in the Tournament.

There were also some excellent results from Coventry Players in all sections.

Second Division Winners Warwickshire Open Summer Cup

I am pleased to say that the C Team, having secured a win against Newdigate on the 1st March, are Second Division Champions. So congratulations to Bava, Howard Jones, Ian Evans.

The D team also finished a very creditable fourth place and only 2/3 points off a Runners up position.

The E team whilst they finished bottom had a really good season - it may seem strange to say that but it was their first season in the Second Division and they achieved FIVE draws and one win so only just missed out on getting more points for safety.

Just a reminder that the Warwickshire Open takes place this weekend - 5th and 6th March at Coventry Rugby Club Butts Park Arena. I know a number of Coventry members are taking part, so good luck to all of them. It is not to late to enter so if you wish to play at the weekend. Here is the link for more details: -

Warwickshire Open

I will also confirm the date when the Summer Cup will start in a few weeks. (It very much depends on the results of the Knock Out Cup)


Simon

Don Sheward - Funeral Arrangements

Following on from my previous post we now have the Funeral arrangements for Don

The date is Friday 11th Match at 1pm - Canley Crematorium

Here is a link to Canley Crematorioum Canley Crematorium

 

The Family have requested no Flowers but welcome Donations  to :

 

AJ Lloyd Funeral Directors AJ Llloyd

We also understand that a Bench is to be placed at a Rugby Club in memory of Don

Obituary Don Sheward

As many Club members may have known Don has been in hospital for some time, however, it is with great sadness that I have to report that Don Sheward has passed away today after a short illness.

Don had been one of Coventry Chess Club's longest serving members and has been a regular club player for longer than I can remember. He played regularly in the F team and always supported the club in any way he could.

I know he loved his Chess and was happy playing whether it was a friendly match or a competitive league or cup game. Over the years I know most club members will have played Don and he was always a pleasure to play against, - he was a real gentleman

I know Don was extremely well respected and liked within the club, he will be sorely missed by us all.

On behalf of all Club members we would like to pass on our condolences to his family at this difficult time

Simon