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.

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

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

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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Sunday 20 October 2013

U100 Warwickshire v Leicestershire Tournament Players Required


Excellent Chance to represent Warwickshire U100 Grade
  
Further Information and Contact Details below


Warwickshire U100 v Leicestershire. Saturday 23rd November 2013. 

Any U100 players wishing to play please contact Richard Buxton on 01789205367 or richard.buxton@talktalk.net.'
 

Richard Buxton.

Sunday 29 September 2013

U100 Chess Tournament


To all players graded  U 100  :

Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 19:30:30 +0100
Subject: U100 County Chess Match.


Mike.
There is an U100 Warwickshire Chess Match on Saturday 19th October against Staffordshire. I am looking for eligable players who would like to represent the County. Will you please post this info. on your web site(s) and give my contact details for any interested players to contact me ASAP.
Thank you.
Richard Buxton
01789205367
richard.buxton@talktalk.net
Warwickshire County U100 Captain.

Wednesday 11 September 2013

Teams

All teams have now been formed, so all players should know which team they are playing in. If you are unsure then please contact Mike Johnson,Trevor Beesley, Dave Filer or Simon Weaver.

First Matches are on the 24th September. New Format. Two Sections. Add 1.25 against a team one division higher.

Divisional Cup.


SECTION A

Nuneaton B v Coventry Chess A
Coventry Chess E+(1.25) v Coventry Chess B
Coventry Chess D v Nuneaton Chess Club C

SECTION B

Coventry Chess C v Coventry Chess G+(1.25)