This season with four teams it is possible that junior players can be asked to play the odd chess match for the Coventry and Distict Chess League. This happened over half-term when Rhys played for the D team alongside his Mum (a regular D team player, Jim MacDonald (captain), and Joe Oswell (former team captain). With no high expectation, Rhys won, which helped the team to an overall win.
The match is noted below. It was Rhys' longest ever match he says and although he was chewing his pen a time or two Chis thinks he did better than she would have. To prove it she played Gordon immediately afterwards and was thrashed me convincingly! A convincing win by the D team against a strong side.
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Rugby Junior Chess Ladder
We will be starting the Rugby Junior Chess Ladder on 1st November.
To begin with it is in reverse surname order so Zac Ward is at the top.
A player can challenge anyone 1,2 or 3 places above them on the ladder.
If the challenger wins they take their opponent's place on the ladder.
A challenge cannot be refused but it might have to wait a week or two.
Matches will be adjudicated by Bob or another adult if time runs out.
To begin with it is in reverse surname order so Zac Ward is at the top.
A player can challenge anyone 1,2 or 3 places above them on the ladder.
If the challenger wins they take their opponent's place on the ladder.
A challenge cannot be refused but it might have to wait a week or two.
Matches will be adjudicated by Bob or another adult if time runs out.
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
London Chess Tournament 8-15 December
The 2nd London Chess Classic will be the strongest chess tournament ever to be held in Britain, with eight of the world’s best players attending from 8-15 December 2010 at the Olympia Conference Centre.
Junior attendance is free, adults are £10 for weekdays and £15 for weekend
It is a great opportunity to get close to some of the best chess players in the world and there will be all sorts of demonstrations, commentaries and an open contest.
Some players from Rugby Chess Club will be going so let us know if you are thinking of going too.
Visit www.londonchessclassic.com for details
Junior attendance is free, adults are £10 for weekdays and £15 for weekend
It is a great opportunity to get close to some of the best chess players in the world and there will be all sorts of demonstrations, commentaries and an open contest.
Some players from Rugby Chess Club will be going so let us know if you are thinking of going too.
Visit www.londonchessclassic.com for details
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Chess Ladder
It was lovely to see so many junior players this week. We are soon going to start a chess ladder then players will be able to challenge each other to improve their position on the ladder. After Christmas we will prepare for the UK chess challenge so keep on practising. Why not challenge your Mum and Dad?
Friday, 3 September 2010
Map and details for the new venue for Rugby Juniors Club
Here is a map which has already been set up elsewhere for the Rugby Workers club:
Map for the Rugby Workers club
(Beware : there is a slight error on their map - the club is on the other side of the road to that shown, on Oliver Street between Parnell Close and Bridget Street)
For those of you travelling from the North, South, Western sides of Rugby you should find it easier than the LMRCA. For those of you coming from the Hillmorton / Northamptonshire directions it is a bit more further but hopefully you will still enjoy it when you get there!
Essential information:
- The street is called Oliver Street and the postcode is CV21 2ET
- There is good parking all round the venue on its own ground.
- The door entry system is just like the LMRCA so you will need to press the bell and wait. (We are sorting out individual cards with the club staff at the moment)
- There is a spacious lounge adjoining our chess playing area where parents can relax if they wish.
- Nominal times are from 7.00 pm until 8.30 pm but the idea is for you to come and go at whatever time suits you.
And thats about it!
We are looking forward to seeing you on Monday
Bob and Sue
Map for the Rugby Workers club
(Beware : there is a slight error on their map - the club is on the other side of the road to that shown, on Oliver Street between Parnell Close and Bridget Street)
For those of you travelling from the North, South, Western sides of Rugby you should find it easier than the LMRCA. For those of you coming from the Hillmorton / Northamptonshire directions it is a bit more further but hopefully you will still enjoy it when you get there!
Essential information:
- The street is called Oliver Street and the postcode is CV21 2ET
- There is good parking all round the venue on its own ground.
- The door entry system is just like the LMRCA so you will need to press the bell and wait. (We are sorting out individual cards with the club staff at the moment)
- There is a spacious lounge adjoining our chess playing area where parents can relax if they wish.
- Nominal times are from 7.00 pm until 8.30 pm but the idea is for you to come and go at whatever time suits you.
And thats about it!
We are looking forward to seeing you on Monday
Bob and Sue
Saturday, 28 August 2010
Change of venue and new earlier start time
From September we will be meeting at Rugby Workers Club on Oliver Street and starting at the earlier time of 7pm.
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Algebraic Chess Notation
If you would like to record your chess matches you could find out more by searching for Algebraic Chess Notation on Wikipedia. Leo if you are reading this check out the section on Disambiguating Moves.
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