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?

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

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.

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.

UK Chess Challenge Congratulations

Congratulations to the junior players from Rugby Chess Club who played at the Megafinals last weekend and have qualified for the next round. Good luck for the Gigafinals in July.

Play chess against the computer to improve your game

Visit www.chess.com and select Play Against The Computer

Magnus Carlsen gains sponsorship deal worth $300, 000

Not bad for a 19 year old chess player!