Cumbernauld Chess Club

Ian · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 171

The club will be open on Mondays during the summer, from next Mon., 22 June, onwards. This will allow us to hold an informal-yet-official rating tournament. The rationale is to give new members and less experienced players the chance to gain confidence and get some competitive experience, and also have their games submitted for rating, a step towards the eight games necessary. However, old lags are not excluded. Anyone coming along who would like to play a competitive, rated game will be paired with a like-minded soul. The time control will be as for the Glasgow League, i.e. 30 moves/1 hour + 12 minutes for the rest. Controller will be yours truly.

Although it's informal, I'd like to start the games at 7.15 pm, as per a normal match night. That way we would stop at 9.39 pm at the latest, plenty of time to tidy up and vacate the premises. Could I therefore ask players to be there by 7.10 so I can make pairings?

Finally, although it would be nice to have as many people involved as possible, there is no reason why you can't play the same person again at a later date. The number of games you play is up to you!

See you on Monday Very Happy

Ian · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 171

Three games played tonight:

Dave McColl 0 George Thomson 1
Paul Black 0 John Pearston 1
Andrew Carruth 0 Ian Marks 1

Tough game between Dave and George which went right to the wire. A good time was had by all. Let's see some more faces next week Very Happy

(A wee reminder: when you're into your last five minutes in the allegro finish, you don't have to keep score.)

Ian · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 171

Another three games tonight:

Dave McColl 1 John Pearston 0
Lisa Flaherty 1 Andrew Carruth 0
Paul Black 0 David Flaherty 1

Some interesting stuff in there. Time permitting, I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about the games. Nice, too, to see people turning out to play. Let's have more next week!

Ian · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 171

Four games tonight:

George Thomson 1 Andrew Carruth 0
Paul Black 1 Dave McColl 0
David Flaherty 0 Ian Marks 1
John Pearston 1 Lisa Flaherty 0

The club will be closed on Monday 20 July, one of the Fair Mondays.

George Thomson · Joined: 08 May 2006 Posts: 121

Paul Black · Joined: 10 Mar 2009 Posts: 10

It was a great game I really enjoyed it. It was swinging back and forth the whole game. I got a nice pin, overlooked winning a piece, went down a pawn then got my rooks on the 7th and we ended up in an endgame that I had to work hard to win. Dave never stopped wriggling. Brilliant =D
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-Paul

Ian · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 171

Tonight's results:

Lisa Flaherty 1 Paul Black 0
Ronnie Wallace 0 Ian Marks 1
George Thomson 1 David Flaherty 0

Tight game between George and David that could so easily have been a draw.

Reminder: closed next Monday.

Ian · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 171

Couple of interesting games tonight:

Paul Black 0 Andrew Carruth 1
George Thomson 0 Ian Marks 1

Neat tactic by Andrew, some tough defence by George.

Andrew Carruth · Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:55 am Post subject: Won't be there tonight

Hi all

Just informing you i won't be there tonight (3rd August). I have a mild case of the swine flu and the doctor has advised me to stay away from groups of people for at least a week

Please don't worry its only a mild case i should be there next week

Thanks

Andrew

Ian · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 171

Get well soon, Andrew. (I mean that!!)

Tonight's action:
Paul Black 0 George Thomson 1
John Pearston 1 Dave McColl 0

Ian · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 171

The thrills just keep on coming:

George Thomson 1 Lisa Flaherty 0
David Flaherty ½ Paul Black ½

Good game between David and Paul, probably the most interesting of all the Mondays so far. And the first draw!!

Ian · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 171

Greetings, sports fans!

David Flaherty 1 Dave McColl 0
Paul Black 0 Lisa Flaherty 1
John Pearston 0 George Thomson 1 (Tough fight, this one. Sacs, two time scrambles and could have gone either way.)

It's usually round about now that the club is "officially" open again, so let's see lots and lots of you here from now on Very Happy

Ian · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 171

A local derby tonight in which youth triumphed over experience.
David Flaherty 0 Lisa Flaherty 1
Ian Marks 1 Dave McColl 0

Shall we call next week the 'official' last week of the tournament? The following Monday, Sept. 7th, is Keti's simul, and the one after that is the first match of the season (CL, Stirling v. us).

It has been an enjoyable summer's chess. Everyone who has taken part enjoyed the games Very Happy

. There were comments, however, that it would have been nice to see more faces in attendance, even on the odd evening Sad

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David Flaherty · Joined: 12 Jun 2009 Posts: 2

Lisa and I have both enjoyed the summer chess competition at the club very much. Unfortunately we will not be able to make the last set of games next week as Lisa has been selected by her school to go on a Leadership course and there is a parent information evening next Monday. Lisa will also have to give up her place at the Keti simul as she will be away from 7th September for 4 days on her Leadership course.

Ian · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 171

David -

Kudos to Lisa on being selected for the course! Very Happy

OTOH, confound it that it means she can't make the simul. Would have wanted as many of the distaff side as poss. out for Keti. Sad