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Tuesday 24 July 2012
New grades are now published
The July ECF national grades have now been published. Check the ECF website for details.
Thursday 19 July 2012
Coventry Chess Doubles Tournament, 17th July
This Tuesday just passed, a doubles tournament was held at the Coventry Chess Club.
We drew to see who got paired with whom. The pairings were; Simon Weaver and Perry Blunden, Howard Jones and Bava, Paul Sweatman and John H, and finally Wesley Beeson and myself, Dave Ireland.
It was an all pairs play all other pairs twice, once with each colour, and ten minutes per side for each game. No conferring was allowed between the pairs, and alternate moves were played, making for some interesting, and sometimes unpredictable games.
In the end, me and Wesley won the tournament , and fortunately, we seemed to use similar openings, which I hadn't particularly noticed before from our individual games. However, we were fortunate in a couple of games. Our first game against Howard and Bava was tough, and me and Wesley were finding it hard going with the Black pieces in that game, before gradually organising a winning attack. In another game, against Paul and John, our position was busted, but we managed to get a lucky win on time. Our games against Perry and Simon seemed more comfortable, with there being some eventful moves played.
Thanks to all that played. See you next time !!
We drew to see who got paired with whom. The pairings were; Simon Weaver and Perry Blunden, Howard Jones and Bava, Paul Sweatman and John H, and finally Wesley Beeson and myself, Dave Ireland.
It was an all pairs play all other pairs twice, once with each colour, and ten minutes per side for each game. No conferring was allowed between the pairs, and alternate moves were played, making for some interesting, and sometimes unpredictable games.
In the end, me and Wesley won the tournament , and fortunately, we seemed to use similar openings, which I hadn't particularly noticed before from our individual games. However, we were fortunate in a couple of games. Our first game against Howard and Bava was tough, and me and Wesley were finding it hard going with the Black pieces in that game, before gradually organising a winning attack. In another game, against Paul and John, our position was busted, but we managed to get a lucky win on time. Our games against Perry and Simon seemed more comfortable, with there being some eventful moves played.
Thanks to all that played. See you next time !!
Saturday 7 July 2012
5 minute tournament, July 3rd 2012
A first 5 minute summer (?) tournament for 2012 was run last Tuesday. The following entered : Simon Weaver, Bava, John H, John Loughlane, Howard Jones, Daniel, Wesley Beeson and myself, Dave Ireland.
It was possible to make this event an all play all twice, once with each colour. It was a fun event, and with some surprising results, which can always happen with a quick time limit.
The top three finishers were : Dave, Wesley and Bava.
Thanks to all that played !
It was possible to make this event an all play all twice, once with each colour. It was a fun event, and with some surprising results, which can always happen with a quick time limit.
The top three finishers were : Dave, Wesley and Bava.
Thanks to all that played !
Wednesday 27 June 2012
Hinckley Congress
UPCOMING EVENT
There will be an e2e4 Congress at Hinckley over the bank holiday weekend 24-27 August 2012.
Full details available at www.e2e4.org.uk/hinckley/Aug2012/index.htm.
Monday 18 June 2012
Tuesday 19th
Please note Massey Ferguson has advised us that the function room is not available Tuesday 19th June for friendlies.
However we can use the room at the back of the bar.
Simon
However we can use the room at the back of the bar.
Simon
Tuesday 12 June 2012
Coventry Chess Club AGM 2012
The AGM for Coventry Chess Club was held on the 29th May 2012 with well over 15 members attending
Brief Overview
The Chairman,Secretary and Treasurer all gave their reports for the year.
Dave Filer as Chairman thanked everyone for their support over the season. With thanks going to the Captains for running the teams.
The change in the funding for chess by the ECF was explained by Dave Filer and the impact it will have on Coventry Chess Club.
A motion was put forward to withdraw from the ECF which would result in Coventry Chess having to withdraw from the League and no games would be graded. This motion was heavily defeated.
Membership fees will have to increase next year as MF have imposed a room charge.
Simon Weaver gave an update on the progress of the website.
The trophies for the Summer Cup were presented to Dave Ireland and Bob Holmes
The digital clocks had not caused too many issues other than what to do when there is an illegal move.
The number of teams for next season will remain the same, unless we have a sudden influx of new players.
Finally - the club will be open over the Summer for friendlies.
Simon Weaver
Brief Overview
The Chairman,Secretary and Treasurer all gave their reports for the year.
Dave Filer as Chairman thanked everyone for their support over the season. With thanks going to the Captains for running the teams.
The change in the funding for chess by the ECF was explained by Dave Filer and the impact it will have on Coventry Chess Club.
A motion was put forward to withdraw from the ECF which would result in Coventry Chess having to withdraw from the League and no games would be graded. This motion was heavily defeated.
Membership fees will have to increase next year as MF have imposed a room charge.
Simon Weaver gave an update on the progress of the website.
The trophies for the Summer Cup were presented to Dave Ireland and Bob Holmes
The digital clocks had not caused too many issues other than what to do when there is an illegal move.
The number of teams for next season will remain the same, unless we have a sudden influx of new players.
Finally - the club will be open over the Summer for friendlies.
Simon Weaver
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Summmer Cup Results
The trophies were presented at the AGM of Coventry Chess Club to the winner and the Runner Up of the Summer Cup.
The winner was Dave Ireland - seen here being presented with the cup by Simon Weaver
The Runner Up was Bob Holmes - Again being presented with the cup by Simon Weaver
Congratulations go to both players.
Other results D.Ireland 5.5
R.Holmes 5
E.Goodwin 4.5
C.Blackburn 4
I.Evans 4
J.Harris 4
Ed Goodwin narrowly missing out on 2nd place there were also 3 players on 4 points. Well done to these players as well.
The winner was Dave Ireland - seen here being presented with the cup by Simon Weaver
The Runner Up was Bob Holmes - Again being presented with the cup by Simon Weaver
Congratulations go to both players.
Other results D.Ireland 5.5
R.Holmes 5
E.Goodwin 4.5
C.Blackburn 4
I.Evans 4
J.Harris 4
Ed Goodwin narrowly missing out on 2nd place there were also 3 players on 4 points. Well done to these players as well.
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