CHESS 960 THIS FRIDAY 10 JULY
Here is Chairman Bill Tracey’s update on Chess 960 and other summer events. Check our calendar if in doubt. :
” On Friday 10 July the club will be holding,for the 1st time, a 960 event.
There will be four rounds with a time control of 15 minutes plus 5 second increments.
In 960 chess the pawns start in their normal position but the major pieces will be in different positions.
Each round will have a different arrangement.
There maybe as few as 2 pieces off there normal starting position or there could be several.
There are no prizes for this event.
Looking a bit further ahead, on Friday 25th of September we will be hosting a rapid event open to not just our members but to players from outside the club.
There will be 6 rounds of 10 minutes with no increments.
Entry will cost £10 payable on the night in cash.
There will be cash prizes for 1st,2nd and 3rd as well as trophies/ medals for the top three.In addition there will be at least two cash prizes for rating performances.
As this is a rated open event all entrants will need to ECF members of at least gold level.
If you would like to enter please let me ( Bill) know.
Our AGM will be held at the club on Friday 11th September at 7.30. Please try to attend to support the club on this important evening. There will be time for social chess.
Finally on Friday 2nd October we will be hosting Hastings in our annual match.
This will be a long play event and open to all our members.
Please let me (Bill) know if you would like to play.
Bill’s email is : w.tracey@sky.com