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Chess Sets UK - Online Supplier Of Chess Sets & Boards Chess Coaching with Kevin Hurst (ECF Accredited Coach) www.kevinhurst.co.uk 888ladies ONLINE BINGO Play online bingo for fun and get a chance to win huge jackpots. On 888ladies you can play a variety of bingo games and other fun scratch cards, slots or instant win games for free or for money. Chess is the ultimate game of skill and strategy and some say playing bingo is a simple game of luck, whichever you choose always remember to enjoy the game and the company. You can also try your luck at Online Bingo games like Bejeweled Bingo, Monopoly Snap, or Bingo 20. GRAHAM HESSÉ It is with great sadness that we advise of the death of Graham Hesse. Graham was a late comer to the game, but served as President of the Teignmouth Club for a number of years. He will be greatly missed for his sterling work for the club and particularly for his chuckle of amusement when he realised that he was losing a game.
A massive Gibraltar Masters started on Tuesday 25th January with 258 entries! Michael Adam is playing in the masters and Ivor Annetts in Challengers A. Chess Devon will be reporting on the event. WATCH LIVE VIDEO HERE
Rob Wilby receives the trophy on behalf of the West Region. This annual event was held in the Plymouth Bridge Club with the Plymouth Club being the hosts. The North and the East were unable to raise teams, so the competition was between the South and West teams with the West emerging as clear winners. The results and games can be seen HERE.
Three county matches were played on Saturday 21st January:- Somerset 1 swamped Gloucestershire 1 Devon 1 were well beaten by Hampshire 1. For games see Games/WECU Devon 2 saved some pride against Hampshire 2. For games see Games/Devon Results can be seen on News/WECU.
The Tata Steel Tournament (hitherto known as the Corus tournament) kicks off with the the first of thirteen rounds on Saturday 14th January. This year there is no British representatives in either the A or B competitions but Mathew Sadler (otherwise known as "the come-back" kid) will be participating in the C group. The grandmaster A group is the strongest that has ever been held in this tournament and includes Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Levon Aronian. "Chess Devon" will be reporting on each round. The reports on the first ten rounds can be seen here. Round 101- Aronian loses but still holds the lead.
The 87th edition of this prestigious congress was opened on 28th December 2011. From the SW, Keith Arkell and Jack Rudd are playing in the masters and their games played to-date, together with other details can be found on Games/Others. As expected the favourite, Wang Hue won the 87th Masters by the margin of half-a-point. The three players that we have been following had indifferent results and will be somewhat disappointed by their perfomances.
Chess is an easy game??? If you don't believe this, take a look at the video HERE and find out for yourself. Please wait for a few moments to let the video load. The video is in two parts. You will need Adobe Flash Player 11.1 to view this video. This can be downloaded HERE In retail news, ChessBaron have unveiled several new chess set designs. The company says that the Baggio, Alexander and King Edward are good additions to their range lineup. See them here.
The proceeds from the sale of Brian Gosling's book "John Brown - The Forgotten Chess Composer?" (see below for a review) has been devoted towards the restoration of his grave, In the photograph below, Brian inspects the progress of the work.
The games of this match played on 3rd December 2011 can be seen on Games/WECU.
It is some time ago that we held our last sale, but now we have a number of chess magazines being offered at very keen prices. Go HERE there may be an ideal gift available either for yourself or others. THE 2011 TORBAY CONGRESS The first round of the Torbay Congress was played on Friday 18th November at the Riviera Centre.
The Arbiters' view of the playing hall at the start of round 3.
Please note an amendment to the results in Round Two. Our thanks to John Wheeler for drawing our attention to this error. Selected games from the Major can be seen HERE. Selected games from the Intermediate can be seen HERE. Our thanks to Tony Tatam for delivering the score sheets. The Prize List, crosstables for all tournament and Ray Chubb's report can be seen on Congresses/Torbay. See Keverel Chess for photographs. DEVON 2 v DORSET 2 Devon 2 enjoyed a 10-6 win over Dorset 2 in a match played on 22nd. October 2011. For detailed results see News/WECU and for selected games see Games/WECU' THE WEST BUCKLAND SCHOOL CHESS CLUB The West Buckland School Chess Club has risen from the ashes and would welcome helpers. Look HERE for their inspirational start. THE DEVON TEAM BLITZ TOURNAMENT This recently revived tournament was held at Courtenay Centre, Newton Abbot, on Sunday 9th October and resulted in a win for the Tiverton Buzzards. A detailed report can be seen HERE. A BOOK WITH A TRUE WEST COUNTRY FLAVOUR
Here is a book with a true West Country flavour! The author, subject and printer are all part of the region. Using John Brown of Bridport, a 19th century chess composer as his subject, TJ International of Padstow as his printer, Brian Gosling of Budleigh Salterton gives us a studious work at a very well-worth price. If you have not had an interest in chess composition before, take a look at this book and be converted. See Articles/Reviews for an appraisal. THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME Recently Trefor Thynne found himself in Russia and had the chance to play in a tournament held in St. Petersburg. Read about this experience in Games/Devon. NEWS FROM BROADCLYST SCHOOL Charles Warren reports on the Broadclyst School's success at recent national finals and the possible future of chess at the school. SEE HERE. Photographs from the EPSCA National Finals added - 7th July 2011. Recently we held a successful sale of second-hand chess books and this appears to have been very popular. We would like to carry on with the venture and invite anyone who has books to sell but no immediate outlet to do so, to contact bill@frostw170.fsnet.co.uk for further details. |
This space available for advertising. Please contact webmaster bill@frostw170.fsnet.co.uk. 5th Millfield Open Rapid-play Sunday January 29th 2012 MILLFIELD SENIOR SCHOOL Butleigh Road, Street BA16 0YD Prize Fund (Guaranteed) : 1 st - £1502 nd - £1003 rd - £70Grading Prizes: 136 to 165 - £50 101 to 135 - £50 100 & under - £50 Additional prizes subject to entry DETAILS AND ENTRY FORM HERE The Twenty SixthWILTSHIRE JUNIOR OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPSIncorporating the WEST OF ENGLAND Sponsored by Swindon Borough Council 18th & 19th February 2012St. Joseph’s Catholic College,
Prize & Trophy Fund is in excess of £2,000 Major is a W.E.C.U. nominated open 2012 British Championships qualifying event The Major (U16/15 only), with the U14, U12 Champ. & U10 are contributing events The Major, U14 & U12 Champ. are part of the ECF & Ian Cowen Memorial Grand Prix The Under 12 Championship is an EPSCA U11 England Trial qualifying event
DETAILS AND ENTRY FORM HERE.31st.TEIGNMOUTH CHESS CONGRESS Saturday 14th. April 2012
RapidPlay Tournament6 – round Swiss Open Section (for players graded 145 and above)Graded Section (for players graded under 145) Grading Prizes in both Open & Graded Sections) Team Competitions for Graded+Open Junior Section for players under 12 years on 1st September 2011 (Separate entry form) Organised by the Teignmouth Chess Club. The SalleTrinity School, Buckeridge Road, Teignmouth, Devon. TQ14 8LY Congress Organiser: Mr. Ray Chubb, Details can be downloaded HERE Entry Form can be downloaded HERE Junior Entry Form can be downloaded HERE West of England Chess Union 65th Open Congress Easter 2012 to be held at the Royal Beacon Hotel, Exmouth, Devon EX8 2AF incorporating the West of England Championship & British Championship Qualifier. Friday 6th to Monday 9th April 2012 An ECF Grand Prix Event ECF Game Fee Registered Congress equipment & bookstall by CCF MindGames mindgames@ccfworld.com 020-8668-8919 Details HERE Entry form HERE
Friday 2nd March to Sunday 4th March 2012. At the Corn Exchange (formerly St. Georges Hall) Market Street, Exeter. EX1 1BW
All tournaments five round Swiss with 4 hour sessions Part of the ECF Grand Prix. ENTRY FORM AND DETAILS HERE IN PDF BOURNEMOUTH ‘GRAND’ CHESS CONGRESS Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd April 2012 To be held at The Carrington House 3* Hotel (part of the Forestdale Group) Knyveton Road, Bournemouth BH1 3QQ GUARANTEED 1st PRIZES £1,000 OPEN (Any player may enter) £300 CHALLENGERS (Under 155) £200 MINOR (Under 125) Details and entry form can be downloaded HERE TWENTY THIRD FROME (East Somerset) CHESS CONGRESS 11 th – 13th May 2012Oakfield School, Oakfield Road, Frome BA11 4JF (This is a new venue) p 2012 British Championship Qualifying EventAn English Chess Federation Grand Prix Event p Incorporating 2012 Somerset ChampionshipsOver £1500 in cash prizes Open (any player may enter)Major (players graded under 170)Intermediate (under 140)Minor (players graded under 115)Details and entry form in PDF format can be downloaded HERE
In the short space of just three years, the London Classic has become one of the most prestigious tournaments of the year. This year four players rated over 2800 are taking part in a field that includes Magnus Carlsen, Visahy Anand, Vladimir Kramnik, Hikura Nakamura, Lev Aronian and a British contigent of Michael Adams, Nigel Short, Luke McShane and David Howell. The Classic will be a nine round red robin, with one player having an off day in each round when he will providing a internet commentary. As well as the main tournament there are several other competitions and shows on the side including two simultaneous displays by Korchnoy. "Chess Devon" will be providing a round by round report on the Classic. 9th and Final Round - 12th December. KRAMNIK WINS The race for first place became clearer on the completion of this round.By drawing hi final game with Levon Aronian, Vladimir Kramnik won the 3rd London Chess Classic. After his epic game yesterday, Kramnik was in no mood (and indeed had no need to) play for a win. Probably Luke McShane felt equally exhausted and drew his game with an out-of-form Vishy Anand. Magnus Carlsen, although a pawn down, drew a rook and king ending with Nigel Short. Another out-of-form player - Mkichael Adams - came close to toppling Hikaru Naksmura, but missed his chances in a complicated ending and lost. 3rd London Chess Classic 2011 - Final Positions
Win = 3. Draw = 1. Loss = 0 Games can be seen HERE
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ABOUT CHESS DEVON This website is supported by congresses over the West Country, the West of England Chess Union and chess clubs and Leagues within the county of Devon. Every organisation represented here have subscribed to the running costs and we thank them for their contributions. If any other organisation would like to be similarly represented, please contact bill@frostw170.fsnet.co.uk All articles published on this website are © of "Chess Devon." All rights reserved
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