Author: alex

January Grading List 2019

The new ECF grades are out …

Hot off the press this morning, the new ECF grades (January 2019) are here…

Name Standard Previous Rapidplay Previous
Bond, Peter D 139 E 146 E
Clough, Peter WL 137 B 132 C 127 D 133 B
Evans, Alex J 120 B 115 B 104 C 100 C
Evans, Jack A 102 D 103 B 85 C 92 B
Hackford, Edward 123 B 121 C 114 C 112 B
Kriksciuniene, Ruta 98 E 71 F
Larner, Tony R 96 B 101 B 102 C 105 C
Little, Amy 113 B 119 A 127 A 124 A
McCoan, Oliver 77 C 73 C 67 D 67 C
Page, Alan F 141 C 140 C 156 B 156 A
Pearl, John RF 35 C 38 C 48 C 52 A
Pigott, Darrell N 154 A 156 A 149 D 151 A
Sheehan, Christopher 116 E
Wells, Jonathan C 183 A 181 A 177 C 186 C

Alex Club Championship Game 02/11/18 French Defence Classical Steinitz Variation

My club championship game against Paul Sneesby last night (02/11/2018). I played black and faced 1. d4. After e6, which surprises some white d4 players, he played e4 and we had a french – which i am happy playing.

I missed a tactic on move 11. Instead of Qb4, I should play Ndxe5, and if fxe, then Qh5+ double attacking the Knight on d4, therefore winning a pawn.

Comments/ideas/mistakes etc would be good.

4th Annual Lowestoft Rapidplay Tournament

Lowestoft chess club will be holding its 4th annual rapidplay tournament on Sunday 18th November 2018 at Parkhill Hotel.
There will be two sections – open and under 150.
All the details are on the attached form and all the usual rules apply.
Last year we had 35 players from all over the country and I am hoping to beat that this year. Please be aware the event is limited to 40 players due to space constraints.

Summer Grading List 2018

The summer 2018 grading list is out! Well done to all those whose grade increased – Peter C (130 -> 132), Alex E (112 -> 115), Jack E (99 – > 103),  Alan P (134 -> 140) and especially Amy Little who had the biggest grade increase (110 -> 119).

Good luck to all in the upcoming 2018/19 season.

Name Standard Previous Rapidplay Previous
Bond, Peter D 146 E 152 D
Clear, David E 167 B 173 B
Wells, Jonathan C 181 A 184 A 186 C 186 C
Hackford, Edward 121 C 126 B 112 B 110 A
Hodkinson, Peter M 102 C 103 A 105 A 101 A
Pearl, John RF 38 C 42 B 52 A 57 A
Evans, Alex J 115 B 112 A 100 C 101 A
Evans, Jack A 103 B 99 A 92 B 89 A
Larner, Tony R 101 B 101 A 105 C 106 B
Page, Alan F 140 C 134 B 156 A 155 A
McCoan, Oliver 73 C 77 C 67 C 65 C
Clough, Peter WL 132 C 130 C 133 B 139 A
Pashley, Darcy 61 E 75 F 72 A 89 A
Little, Amy 119 A 110 A 124 A 118 A
Hall, Jack 55 A 58 B
Pigott, Darrell N 155 A 160 B 151 A 149 A

John Scott Memorial Blitz

The John Scott Memorial Blitz will take place on Tuesday 10th July at 7.30
(not 7pm as previously advertised) at Norwich High School. No entry fee,
but please inform Stephen Orton by email or phone (01603 451572) of your
wish to enter. Car parking will be at the back of the school – entry from
Albemarle Road, where signs will direct you to the playing area.

My Game vs Brian Cunningham

Interesting game. Winning most of game but couldnt finish it in time. Same old story!

Repertoire for Black based on 1 e4 e5

Hi all,
Below you will find a video course based on 1 e4 e5. The course is made by one of the best youtube chess instructors, Christof Sielecki, an International Master from Germany. If you need a good repertoire against e4, then have a look. it’s very comprehensive and contains over 6hrs of free video instruction!!

ENJOY!!

Christmas Rapidplay Event

We will have a club Christmas event next Friday (16th) at the Morley Club. We will divide up into two about equal teams, and then play a double round rapidplay match, so that everyone will play two games against different opponents of about the same strength. We will start at about 8pm and finish shortly after 9pm.

Please let me know if you can (or can’t) attend and that will help for sorting out the teams in advance.

Alan

North Norfolk Chess Club Tournament 2016

We are pleased to announce

The Norfolk County Chess Club Tournament will take place on Saturday 8th October at the Morley Club, Sheringham.

Details

For chess players graded u125 or not ECF graded at all.
Non-profit Tournament.  Value of prizes equals entry fees (£5).
50 minute games.
10.00am    Meet in Morley Club
10.15am    Round 1
11.15am    Round  2
12.15pm    Round  3
 1.15pm     Round  4
 2.15pm     Round  5
 3.15pm     Prizes
Entries to:
Tony Larner
23 Station Road
Sheringham
NR26 8RF

Up and Coming events.

John Scott Memorial Blitz

The John Scott Memorial Blitz will take place on Tuesday 10th July at 7.30
(not 7pm as previously advertised) at Norwich High School. No entry fee,
but please inform Stephen Orton by email or phone (01603 451572) of your
wish to enter. Car parking will be at the back of the school – entry from
Albemarle Road, where signs will direct you to the playing area.

The Norfolk County Chess Championships 2018

The Norfolk County Chess Championships take place at the Tithe Barn, Horstead on 29th and 30th September 2018.
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