4th September: FIDE Quickplay tournament

The Committee has decided to start this season with another FIDE Blitz tournament rather than the usual AGM.

The objective is to get the season off to a fun start.

Details of the tournament are as follows:

• Start 7.30pm; estimated finish 10.25pm
• 7 rounds
• Time control - 8 minutes + 2 sec a move (digital) or 10 minutes flat (manual) per player
• Entry fee
1. Members - £4 in advance or £5 on the day.
2. Non Members - £8 in advance or £10 on the day.
• ECF Membership – You need to have Gold or Platinum membership

Payment can be made in advance; either to Jon Griffiths or directly into the club’s bank account.

For those choosing to pay on the night, it would be appreciated if you would arrive by 7.20pm to enable a prompt start.

Last time there were 12 players with grades ranging from 110 to over 200.  Hopefully, we will manage more this time.

I look forward to seeing you.

Regards Ian Snape

P.S. As per previous the previous blog, if blitz isn't your thing, you are of course to play a Club Championship match of few friendly games instead.

SEASON 2014/2015: First dates for your diary

4th September: Start of the season!

• Ian Snape is organising a quick play competition for that evening. It is open to all strengths so don’t be put off if you think your grading is too low.

• For those who do not enjoy quick play, the Club tournament will also be running from the first day of the season. Unlike previous years, the tournament will not be split into two groups, so you can play whomever you wish without worrying that you might accidentally be playing someone from the wrong group.

11th September: Normal club night.

18th September: AGM.

25th September: Normal club night + first round of Beckenham FIDE Rated Club Championship.

1st October (Wednesday): First London League match of the season, versus Dulwich 1 at Golden Lane.