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The recent individual European Championships was held in Croatia with Michael Adams, David Howell and Keith Arkell participating. All the games they played can be seen on Games/Others, many of which have been analysed by Deep Rybka 3.
"Chess Devon" has been advised that, as a concession in recognition of the Jubilee Paignton Congress, TWO places have been made available by the English Chess Federation to the 2011 British Championship. Don't miss this chance! Entry forms will be available at the end of March. DEVON WIN THE HAROLD MEEK CUP By winning their match with Gloucestershire on 13th March, Devon regain the Harold Meek Cup. See News/WECU for details. For selected games go to Games/Devon ARBITER v ARBITER When an arbiter plays another arbiter one would expect a rather quiet game without any oddities. Such is not the case HERE. EXETER & DISTRICT LEAGUE For the latest positions in all the Exeter and District league divisions go to News/Exeter & District. THE 2010 EAST DEVON CONGRESS The first round of the 2010 East Devon Congress has held in the Corn exchange, Exeter on 26th February. 1st March 2010 - Prize list added- see Congresses/East Devon. 3rd March 2010 - Open crosstable added - see Congresses/East Devon Following are games played in the Open. THE CHUMLEIGH CHESS CLUB Do you live in mid-Devon and looking for a friendly chess club to join ? If so, the Chumleigh Chess Club will welcome you. The Club has been meeting for the last four years in The Old Courthouse Inn every Monday evening starting at 8 p.m. To join just turn up or telephone the inn on Mondays - Telephone no. 01769 580045. TBGS WIN THE ZONAL FINAL OF THE ECF NATIONAL SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS A strong TBGS team beat Millfield School to win the Wales and West Zone of the ECF National Schools Championship. See News/Torbay League for details. THE 2010 WILTSHIRE AND WEST OF ENGLAND JUNIOR CONGRESS This year the Congress was held at St Joseph College, Swindon on 13th and 14th February and attracted 270 entries. The prize list can be seen on Congresses/Wiltshire and West of England. Our thanks to Bev Schofield. Photographs added - 16th February THE LADIES AT PAIGNTON It is quite well known that Max Euwe, then a former World Champion, played in the first Paignton Congress. It is not so well known that a current World Champion also played in 1967. Click here for more details. SOMERSET v DEVON This vital match was played on 13th February and ended in a win by Devon by 11 points to 5. For details see News/WECU. GAMES ADDED. See Games/Others Note : 27th February - amendments to the game Daniel/Thynne THE TIVERTON CLUB PAGE The Tiverton Club page is being updated. Our thanks to Ivor Annetts. THE SIDMOUTH CLUB PAGE After a bit of a barren period the Sidmouth page is now up to date, thanks to Ken Derrick. For some time Ken has been immersed in setting up an on-line bookshop that covers a variety of subjects including chess. This fine site can be seen on www.siansrarebooks.com. LEARN CHESS QUICK Have you got a relative/boyfriend/girlfriend who wants to learn how to play chess easily and quickly without taxing your patience? If so here is a book you can give them. See Articles/Reviews. A UNIVERSAL OPENING FOR BLACK
Nigel Davies gives us some new ideas on an opening for black on this new ChessBase Fritztrainer DVD. If you do not have the time or patience to study long theoretical lines, then this is for you. A BOVEY TRACEY CHESS CLUB John Northcott has advised "Chess Devon" that the Bovey Tracey Chess Club has been formed and will meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the function room of the Riverside Inn. Anyone wishing to join the club should contact John at john@boveyt.plus.com or telephone 01626 832288. Further details can be obtained on "DARTMOOR CHESS." MICHAEL ADAMS IN GIBRALTAR The massive Gibraltar Open first round was played on 25th January 2010 with GM Michael Adams taking part. "Chess Devon" will be following his progress. See Games/WECU for the latest game. THURSDAY 19:30 : STOP PRESS: MICHAEL ADAMS WINS ON PENALTY SHOOT-OUT. Corus 2010 The first round of the 2010 Corus was played in de Moriaan, Wijk aan Zee, on Saturday 16th January, with Nigel Short playing in the A tournament and David Howell in the B tournament. "Chess Devon" will be publishing all the games of the A tournament and Howell's games.
English Chess Federation Website of the Year 2009 Congratulations to the Leeds Chess Club on winning the Website of the year for 2009. This excellent site can be viewed on http://www.leedschessclub.org/ THE DEVON CHAMPIONSHIP The Devon Championships are underway and some games have been sent to the Competitions Secretary (Stephen Schofield) for publication. This can be seen HERE with notes by Stephen. New game added 1st December - John Stephens v Andrew Dunn with notes by John. THE TORBAY CONGRESS The first round of the Torbay Congress was played on 20th November 2009. Games played can be seen here:
Go to Congresses/ Torbay for prize list and report by Ray Chubb and photographs courtesy of John Doidge. 24th November - Open crosstable added. Stephen Schofield annotates two of the games that brought him success in the Major - HERE. Selected games from the Major - HERE "SHARPEN YOUR CHESS TACTICS IN 7 DAYS" Gary Lane continues his theme of improving your chess in 7 days with this book on chess tactics. See the review in Articles/Reviews and prepare to shock your opponents. 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.
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A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Ray Chubb advises that the 2010 Torbay Congress will be held at the Torquay Riviera Centre on 19, 20, and 21st November 2010. Make a note in your diary. Further details will follow. TORQUAY BOYS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL Simultaneous exhibition by GM Keith Arkell 4:30p.m. Wednesday 24th March 2010 Venue: School LibraryMost places will be allocated to pupils of the school but others are invited to enter: Contact: Trefor Thynne Tele No 01626 337876 E-Mail: TTHYNNE@tbgs.torbay.sch.uk WEST OF ENGLAND CHESS UNION N 63rd Open Congress Easter 2010 to be held at the Royal Beacon Hotel, Exmouth, Devon EX8 2AF
incorporating the West of England Championship & British Championship Qualifier. Friday 2nd to Monday 5th April 2010 An ECF Grand Prix Event ECF Game Fee Registered Details HERE Entry Form HERE 29th.TEIGNMOUTH CHESS CONGRESS Saturday 17th. April 2010
RapidPlay Tournament6 – round Swiss Open Section (for players graded 145 and above)Graded Section (for players graded under 145) Junior Section for players under 12 years on 1st September 2009 The SalleTrinity School, Buckeridge Road, Teignmouth, Devon. Congress Organiser: Mr. Ray Chubb, 29, West Cliff Park Drive, Dawlish, Devon. EX7 9EW. Tel: (01626) 888255 ray.chubb@care4free.net Details HERE Entry Form HERE Junior Entry Form HERE TWENTY FIRST FROME (East Somerset) CHESS CONGRESS 7th – 9th May 2010Selwood Middle School, Berkley Road, Frome BA11 2EF 2010 British Championship Qualifying Event An English Chess Federation Grand Prix Event Incorporating 2010 Somerset Championships Over £1500 in cash prizes Details and Entry form HERE. The quickest way to win more games
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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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