CLUB NIGHT REPORT: Thurs 5th April 18

CLUB NIGHT REPORT: Thurs 5th April 2018 We had another good turnout with 31 players down for 5 minutes. Well a 5-Minute tournament that lasted 1½ to 2 hours! Yes it was the first of 5 5-Minute Grand Prix nights over 5 months. But first we had 3 Random Knockout matches and one Junior Club…

5-MINUTE GRAND PRIX

5-MINUTE GRAND PRIX – Thurs 5th April 2018 Yes at last the first 5-Minute Grand Prix is here! The 1st one of 5 takes place this THURSDAY 5th April, 7:30pm sign-in. Andy Rowe is the defending champion. If you wish to play in it, just turn up on the night. For all the rules, etc…

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT: Thurs 29th March 18

CLUB NIGHT REPORT: Thurs 29th March 18 Another busy night, but not as busy as it should have been. TAFCA Kirkcaldy A could not make tonight against our “A” team. Perth B were down to play our “B” team but did not show up? We shall need to investigate this matter! CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Rd5 Roy…

SNCL: DUNDEE CITY A CHAMPIONS 2017-18

SNCL (Scottish National Chess League); Round 7(last): Sunday 25th March 2018 Dundee City A are SNCL Division One Champions 2017-18 after beating Edinburgh 1 in the final match! We only needed a draw but why settle for that!     From left to right as you look at it: David Findlay; Declan Shafi; Edwin Spencer;…

CLUB NIGHT REPORT: Thurs 22nd Mar 18

CLUB NIGHT REPORT: Thurs 22nd March 18 Oh what a night! Middle of March and three teams come a calling at Castlehill! We had 38+ down at the club tonight. 3 TAFCA matches and one Random Knockout match. We also had a Dundee Club Championship match at our club. There was meant to be a…

The 10th IAN McNAB MEMORIAL 2018

The 10th IAN McNAB OPENING THEMED MEMORIAL 2018. The Ian McNab Memorial will take place on Thursday 26th April 2018. FORMAT 5 round Swiss 15 minutes each player Opening themed tournament Matches “DO NOT” go for grading   OPENING USED IN LAST NINE YEARS   # Opening 2016-17 The Monkey`s Bum 2015-16 Danish Attack Accepted:…

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 2017-18: Rd 5 (Last!)

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5 (Last) The last round (5th) of our Club Championship is here. This will take place on Thursday 19th April. If you can`t make that date, then you need to contact your opponent to find an alternative date, if possible before the deadline. But as it`s the last round you have more…

CLUB NIGHT REPORT: Thurs 15th March 18

CLUB NIGHT REPORT: Thurs 15th March 18 On a rainy and cold night we managed 34 plus tonight! It was also busy regards matches on. 2 TAFCA, 3 Club Championship and 1 Junior Club Championship. TAFCA Div 1 Castlehill A 3½, Perth B ½ Perth B could only manage 3 players tonight which is always…

BOB DUNN SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP 2018

BOB DUNN SUMMER TOURNAMENT Entries are now being taken for this tournament. Closing date for entries is 12th April. The first round night is Thursday 10th May. This is a 4 round Swiss event; 90 minutes both players for all moves; Win=3pts; Draw=1pt; Lose=0pts; Defending champion is Roy Morris.   Please support this Club Competition…

CLUB NIGHT REPORT: Thurs 8th March 18

CLUB NIGHT REPORT: Thurs 8th March 18 Well tonight saw the 4th round of the Club Championship on and boy did we get a turnout or what! Not all the matches have been played due to one thing or another, and some had been played in advance but with an amazing 46 (Forty-Six!) players down…