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Zakarian 0 - 1 Kneebone (Round 5)
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As a result of Covid this congress was not held in 2020 or 2021. We are delighted to announce that entries are now being accepted for its welcome return to the Falmouth Hotel in 2022.
Following a generous bequest in the will of David Saqui, the Cornwall Chess Trust was created for the purpose of using the money in accordance with his express wishes for the benefit of the development of chess in Cornwall.
More informationn can be found at http://www.cornwallchess.org.uk/html/cct/cct-info.shtml
Following the government's easing of most restrictions on 19th July, the chess world in England is moving towards a return to OTB chess, both at club level and with an increasing number of tournaments and congresses appearing on the calendar. This statement appears on the government website:
"Lifting restrictions does not mean that the risks from Covid-19 have disappeared. Instead, it marks a new phase in the Government’s response to the pandemic during which people need to manage the risks to themselves and others ...."
The consensus among scientists, as published in the media, is that Covid still poses a risk to health and that vaccination does not provide complete protection. Given the particular circumstances of OTB chess, participation in an OTB event inevitably carries a personal risk, particularly for older people and those who are vulnerable because of medical conditions.
The following actions are recommended
In preparation for the return of team and individual competitions organised by the county association, I will shortly be starting the process of consulting the members with a view to framing proposals to be voted on at a general meeting later this year or early next year.
Our County Association president David Jenkins has published Spurious Games (Troubadour Press), a novel with relevance to the local chess scene. You can find more information here.
Last updated 14/1/2022
Since OTB play was suspended in March 2020, team and individual competitions have moved online.
Up to date information about our online activities can be found at http://www.cornwallchess.org.uk/html/online/index-online.htm
| 2022 | |
| Apr 29 (Fri) 3 days |
2nd Cornwall Spring Congress |
| May 13 (Fri) 3 days |
Frome Congress Selwood Academy, Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 2EF Open, Major (under 1950), Intermediate (under 1750), Minor (under 1500) 5 round Swiss. Fri 1900. Sat and Sun 1000 and 1500. Rate of play: 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move. Go to the congress website for details and entry forms |
| Jun 3 (Fri) 3 days |
Cotswold Congress The King's School, Gloucester, GL1 2DP Open, Major (under 1860), Minor (under 1635) 6 round Swiss. 2 rounds per day at 1000 and 1500. Rate of play: 75 minutes + 30 seconds per move. Go to the congress website for details and entry forms |
| Nov 11 (Fri) 3 days |
Torbay Congress "... we are planning to hold the 2022 Congress at the Toorak Hotel. We hope to start accepting entries for the 2022 Congress around the middle of 2022." Congress website |
| 2023 | Feb 4 (Sat) 2 days |
Kidlington Congress "... we have booked our usual venue, Exeter Hall. Further information about next year’s event will be posted when confirmed, and full details along with entry forms will be available later in the year." Congress website |
We may be the only chess website in the UK to employ a resident cartoonist, Dee Jay, who used to be an art teacher in his youth. The cartoons, in black ink and watercolour, combine thoughts on the noble game with local interest. Click on the image to enlarge and here for the cartoon archive. The victims of any satirical cartoon are welcome to request the original drawing on art paper.
