TAFCA ALLEGRO CHAMPIONSHIP (part 4) Dundee Chess Club Tuesday 26th February 2019 The 4th part of the 5 part series, in the “TAFCA Allegro Championship” takes place on Tuesday 26th February at“DUNDEE CHESS CLUB”, 7:30pm sign-in. Your support of this event so far has been fantastic and we look forward to seeing you all again at Dundee Chess Club on the 26th…
CLUB NIGHT REPORT: Thurs 14th Feb 19 A less busy night with 21 players down for a game of chess. Only two club matches on plus a few junior club championship matches, and plenty of coaching. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Round 3 result Krish Akula J11 (488) 0, Alan Woodcock (1401) 1 Alan was just too strong…
RANDOM KNOCKOUT 2018-19 (1st round draw) There are still a couple of matches left to play from the prelim (please arrange asap!), but the draw for the 1st round is now up on our website. The deadline for the 1st round is Thursday 28th March 2019. Please contact your opponents asap to give you both…
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 2018-19 Report After 3 rounds defending champion, number 1 seed, and going for his 5th title in a row, Declan Shafi (2114) is on course yet again! Can anyone stop him? What was that you shouted? Dariusz… Yes Dariusz Kosznik (1749) is the man to halt the runaway train that is Declan Shafi! Well maybe?…
Perth Chess Congress Report, 8-10th February 2019 Report by Alastair Dawson Chess players from the two chess clubs in Dundee – Castlehill Chess Club and Dundee Chess Club – took part in the Perth Chess Congress that was held this weekend, 8-10th February 2019, at the Salutation Hotel, Perth. It was a wonderful event, a great…
CLUB NIGHT REPORT: Thurs 7th Feb 19 Another 40+ night at Castlehill again! They all seem to be coming out the woodwork these nights and long may it continue! We had an amazing 3 TAFCA matches on, plus club competitions and junior coaching. TAFCA Div 1 Castlehill A 1½, Perth A 2½ A disappointing night…
CLUB NIGHT REPORT: Thurs 31st Jan 19 Wow 42 players down and we were “BUZZING!” This included 14 juniors and one possible new member! TAFCA KNOCKOUT Castlehill A 2, Castlehill B 6 This may look like a shock result but in fact grading wise, the “B” team were miles ahead! The “A” team had two…
CLUB NIGHT REPORT: Thurs 10th Jan 19 The first club night of 2019 saw 36 players down, 13 of them juniors! Great start for 2019 and we still had players missing! CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP It war round 3 of the Club Championship (Part One) with 9 matches on. Ray Flood (1512) 0 – 1…
JUNIOR CHESS COACHING (Adults welcomes as well!) It`s a New Year and we have something new too offer for the juniors (and any adults that may wish to join in!). We are offering a new coaching course which hopefully will help bring your chess to new heights. The course will take place once or…
CHESS NEWS Castlehill CC opens again this Thurs 10th Jan 19 as normal. ALL WELCOME! CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Round 3 of the Club Championship takes place over the next two Thursdays (10th & 17th Jan) Check our website and your emails to see who you are playing and what day. RANDOM KNOCKOUT The deadline for the…