The British Chess Championships

For what must be the first time in the club's long history, two club players are playing in the main tournament at the British Chess Championships. Paul Cumbers and Nigel Birtwhistle gained their places due to their great performances in the 4NCL team 'Pandora's Box' generously sponsored by our club Chairman, Fred Jones.

You can follow Paul and Nigel's progress, including live games, at;

http://www.britishchess09.com/

The tournament runs until Friday 7th August

Grantham win Lincs Jamboree

Grantham won this years Lincs Jamboree held at Scunthorpe Chess Club. Ben Mason, Paul Cumbers, Nigel Birtwistle and Ivan David played with 100% records for all but Ivan who won two out of four. In a competition that Grantham led from start to end it still finished a close result with Grantham winning with 14 points, Louth second with 13.5 and Lincoln third with 13. Lincoln had another Grantham player playing for them for the day, Chris Cumbers, who also won all 4 of his games.