Friday 19 June saw 18 players battle for the Annual Blitz Tournament title
The outright winner was Luke Chapman on 4.5/5- pictured below receiving the trophy from Chairman Bill Tracey.
..And watch out for further successes in a decisive year for our talented star player, not only at our club, but also in the Hastings Club championship, and the forthcoming British Championship ! at the University of Warwick in July where he has been selected for the top section. A further article on this site will have more of the story in advance of the British.
Meanwhile, runners up, after a post- tournament correction of one result for Oliver Kuzmanoski , were Mark Rich and Oliver on 4/5
Her is Mark collecting his award.
In joint 3rd place were Jonathan Mfuso (his first and undoubtedly not his last award at the club) :
and Howard Tebbs, pictured below – each on 3.5/5.
Michael Hayward , once again providing an excellent service as tournament controller ( thank you Michael!) , also managed an excellent score of 3/5 alongside Andrew Fleming. Steve Blewitt and Lee Stewartson – also impressing on his recent emergence in club competitions.
Bill Luxton and Alan Ticehurst achieved a solid 2.5 /5 .Harry Morter made 2/5 as did Lawry Rhodes..
Jon James finished on 1.5.
Bill Tracey ( after generously correcting his result with Oliver) finished on 1/5 , alongside Mick Sullivan.
Tony Nash and young Kit Brampton ( on his very first club meeting, bravely playing 4 of the rounds) did not manage a point in this very strong field, but they both fought hard throughout and played good chess.
DON’T FORGET IT IS :
Grand Prix 3 this Friday 26 June