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.

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