John Robertson Trophy

The John Robertson trophy is awarded by vote at the AGM to a member deserving special recognition. This year the trophy was awarded to 2nd Team Captain, Chris Cumbers.

AGM Reminder

Just a quick reminder that the Club AGM is tomorrow evening (Wednesday 24th of June) at the Electric Club starting at 7.30. Fred has promised that if we finish early there will be an opportunity for some games to be played.

Players wanted for Lincs Jamboree 5th of July

Ben Mason is looking for players to take part in the Gerorge Renison Team Jamboree at Scunthorpe on the afternoon of Sunday July 5th 2009. Teams of 4 players, 4 rounds with 25 minutes per person. If anyone is interested, please send Chris Holt an email at cmh@globalnet.co.uk and he will pass your details on to Ben.

Latest News

Latest Results by Grantham Players -

Amersham Congress

This was a 7 round FIDE rated event at the end of May. David Coates (Grantham), scoring 4/7 in the Open section.

Oxford Congress

David Coates (Grantham) played in the Open section and scored 2½/5.

Grantham Chess Club 2009 AGM

The 2009 Grantham Chess Club AGM will be held at the Grantham Electric Club on Wednesday 24th of June at 7.30pm

Grantham v Melton Friendly Match

Grantham played a friendly 'home and away' match to end the current season. The match was ably organised by Trevor Palmer. Grantham lost the match 2 1/2 - 5 1/2 . Paul Cumbers lost and Kevin McCarthy agreed a draw. Ben Mason drew. Trevor lost to an old friend who perhaps should have been in the top four but wanted to see him. He was always heading for the win. Ivan David was very annoyed to only get a draw out of a 'won' endgame which he misplayed by having to move very quickly. Chris Cumbers lost and Rhona Allgood held up Grantham's honour by winning. The games were much closer than the score suggests. Melton have suggested a pre-season warm up match in Aug/Sept their squad travelling to Grantham and I am sure that we will be ready to avenge this defeat.