The Herts Chess League would be expected to start in October, but with the considerable uncertainty as to how many teams each club could support it is likely there may be some delay. Subscriptions for the new season are now due and the normal early payment discounts apply if received before the end of October 2021. The 2020/21 season (over-the-board) was missed entirely. Subscriptions fees remain unchanged, although those of existing members will be discounted to compensate for the club nights lost at the end of the 2019/20 season. Ray Claret continues as Congress Organiser. Simon was presented with an engraved tankard in appreciation of his long service. Jeremy was re-elected Club President, Chris Pines succeeds Robert Collopy as Secretary and John Gemmell takes over from Simon Narbeth as Treasurer. Three Early Knights Juniors were invited to participate in the ECF Academy which included coaching sessions with England's leading Grandmasters. Five juniors progressed to the Terafinal of the UK Chess Challenge which took place Online. Matt Ball, Early Knights Organiser, reported on the Juniors successes during Lockdown when playing in the Five Counties League and J4NCL. Our first meeting was partly devoted to the club's AGM which was well attended with three prospective new members joining us. Results from the Rapidplay qualifying tournaments can be viewed using the following links: Silver Rook Club Championship - Qualifying Rounds Matches are expected to be played by Easter (or end of April if you're really struggling).ĭeadlines for Semi-Final and Final are to be determined but expect around end May and end June respectively. W elcome to the famous Marshall Chess Club, the second oldest chess club in the United States This is where Jos Ral Capablanca gave his last exhibition, where Alexander Alekhine visited and played speed chess, and where thirteen-year-old Bobby Fischer defeated Donald Byrne in 'The Game of the Century.
Jeremy Fraser-Mitchell (1) v Aidan Ellis (8).The quarterfinal KO stage matches are as follows (with seed number shown in brackets): Silver Rook Club Championship - Knock-Out StageĠ4 March 2022.