bexhillchessclub.co.ukGrand Prix 5 – Friday 7 August 2026
Another strongly contested tournament ( results thanks once again to Michael Hayward)
An excellent achievement as outright winner – congratulations to James Lumsden on 3.5/4, closely pursued by both Howard Tebbs and Andrew Fleming- both unbeaten. on 3/4 Fine performances also by Bill Tracey, Jonathan Mfula and Michael Hayward on 2.5/4.
DON’T FORGET TO JOIN US ON FRIDAY 14 AUGUST FOR OUR TIME HANDICAP EVENT.
CLUB RAPID CHAMPIONSHIP
Tournament played on Friday 31 July – Results thanks to Michael Hayward
In joint first place congratulations to Mark Rich and Oliver Kuzmanoski – 2026 club champions on 4/5
And well done for joint 3rd place to James Lumsden and Andrew Fleming on 3.5/5
AND A REMINDER TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS (NON-MEMBERS PLEASE SKIP BELOW TO OUR !8+ OPEN TOURNAMENT FOR CASH PRIZES!) – MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE YOUR DIARIES AND JOIN US FOR A SUMMER BONANZA OF RAPIDPLAY :
GRAND PRIX 5 – FRI 7 AUG
THEN SPEEDPLAY…
TIME HANDICAP – FRI 14 AUG
AND EVEN MORE RAPIDPLAY FOR CLUB MEMBERS ….
GRAND PRIX 6 – FRI 28 AUG
AND LUKE CHAPMAN WILL KICK OFF THE AUTUMN FOR CLUB MEMBERS WITH A..
SIMULTANEOUS EXHIBITION – 4 SEP
INTERSPERSED WITH OUR…
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – FRI 11 SEP
FOLLOWED BY. OUR FINAL RAPIDPLAY FOR CLUB MEMBERS…
GRAND PRIX 7- FRI 18 SEP
AND AN OPEN INVITATION TO ANY PLAYERS AGED 18+ GUESTS, as well as MEMBERS, VISITORS TO :
BEXHILL OPEN 18+ RAPIDPLAY – Fri 25 SEP
ENTRY FEE for the above is £10 cash on the night . ( members and non-members alike) CASH PRIZES! Non-members should contact our chairman Bill Tracey before the event, indicating intention to play. Please e-mail:
w.tracey@sky.com
Friday 17 July
Results table from Michael Hayward – with thanks:
Congratulations to Howard and James on terrific scores in a very strong field.
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AND BEXHILL CLUB MEMBERS – GET SOME PRACTICE IN AT OUR UPCOMING CLUB RAPID CHAMPIONSHIP THIS FRIDAY 31 JULY !
Friday 26 June 2026
Results Table below, from Michael Hayward :
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
5th Sussex University Tournament
Message from Paul Batchelor :
An upcoming event!
Dear all,
As President of the Sussex Association, it is my pleasure to publicise local chess events. The Sussex University Chess Festival is one such event. All standards may participate in the various categories for competitive play. Please, could you circulate news of this event to players and fellow club members alike. I can only hope this event gets the support it richly deserves. Please, see below for details
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
u-14 successes in 2026 Butler Cup Finals
On Tuesday 9 June, Bexhill Academy students, including 4 who are members of our club, competed in the u-14 Schools’ team championship finals at Windlesham House.
Bexhill Academy entered 2 teams, but neither had been pre-selected for Division 1, so the prestigious Butler Cup they won last year had to be returned. Nevertheless Bexhill’s 1st team won Division 2 and collected a trophy. Our juniors performed exceptionally well ;Andy Nguyen 3/3, Harry Morter 2/3, Isaac Jennings 2/3. The 4th team member who ( along with Isaac and Daniel below) has been playing regularly at the Academy chess club, Jonah Jerins scored 3/3. Andy said afterwards : ” We made a clean sweep in the first two rounds. Losses in round 3 put Harry and I in a must-win situation, but we did it.”
Juniors at the Academy are improving in play such that this year a second team was entered in Division 4 and they took a 2nd place trophy. Daniel Johnson scored 1/3, Maksim Burokas 1/3, Liam Bibin 2/3 and Ebu Udi 1/3. Liam said afterwards: “It was hard, but I enjoyed it. Somehow I beat 2 players. ”
Winner on Friday 5 June was Bill Luxton on 3.5/4 Congratulations!
Full results table from Michael Hayward who again worked tirelessly on the results and the draw for each round as well as setting up, locking up and basically everything!!
A BIG THANK YOU FROM US ALL
Excellent performances also from James Lumsden and Jonathan Mfula both on 3/4 and a noteworthy effort from Harry Morter on 2.5/4.