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…
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP – Round 3 The 3rd round of the Club Championship is Thurs 10th Jan & Thurs 17th Jan 19. Please check the website to check who you are paired against. Email them to confirm you can make that night. Any problems please let me know. Good luck! Club 3rd round draw…
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 2018-19 After two rounds (accelerated pairings) we have a seven way tie for first place all on 2 points. Defending champion, Declan Shafi (2114) seen off the tricky Alastair Dawson (1742), and Dariusz Kosznik (1749) got a good result against Euan Dawson (1798). Joining them are Ray Flood (1512), Cameron Wilson (1302),…
