Calstock Chess Club

International Master Andrew Greet will be holding a simultaneous tournament on Sunday 14 April in the Old Chapel and Arts Centre in Calstock, commencing at 2.15 pm. As numbers are limited to 21 players and 6 juniors it is an invitation only event, although a table is guaranteed to the first 12 to apply (see below). Those unfamiliar with the conditions of a simul are invited to read David Jenkins' article The chess player's fear of the simul in the Archive section of this website. A simul offers a unique chance to go head-to-head with an extremely strong player, and promising juniors will find it particularly exciting.

The Old Chapel is a wonderful location overlooking the river Tamar in walking distance of two pubs. The entry fee is £12 which includes tea/coffee/fruit juice and biscuits. Up to six juniors will be sponsored by the Cornwall Chess Association and will pay nothing. Discreet spectators are welcome, particularly parents accompanying younger juniors.

The Calstock rail station is within 500 metres and has a free car park. The event is also accessible by rail. There is a train leaving Truro at 11.43 am which connects with the Tamar Valley line at Plymouth. At Plymouth there is a 10 minute wait and a connecting train that leaves Plymouth at 11.43 am and arrives at Calstock at 12.57 pm. Perfect timing! The return train leaves Calstock at a convenient 18.46 pm but please note it is the last on a Sunday.

If you wish to book a table for this match contact David Jenkins by email on ratutevita@btinternet.com. Once you receive confirmation you are definitely booked and owe the money (we are on a tight budget). The six juniors to be sponsored by the Association will be contacted separately.

David Jenkins

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The Calstock Chess Club meets Wednesday evenings from 7 pm in the Boot Inn, Calstock. the club offers chess training for players aspiring to improve their game as well as opportunities for casual and competitive chess. All are welcome, including beginners, juniors and returners to chess, as well as graded players new to the area.

Venue

Matches and club nights are held in the convivial atmosphere of the Boot Inn, our excellent hosts, where for matches we have a quiet dedicated room.

Please note that secretary Richard Hendin has a new email address: om1770@yahoo.com. The previous email address is no longer valid

For more information please contact:

David Jenkins	01822 832233 ratutevita@btinternet.com
Richard Hendin	07812 891601 om1770@yahoo.com
Steve Knight	01822 834017 dreadeye@hotmail.co.uk

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Strategic alliance

The Calstock and Lerryn Chess Clubs are continuing their strategic alliance with overlapping membership. This arrangement was endorsed by the Cornwall Chess Association to assist village clubs in meeting their league obligations. This year there has been a switch of club nights, with Calstock meeting on Wednesdays and Lerryn on Thursdays, a change that effects the scheduling of league matches.

County Shield team

Following the closure of the Penwith club, we have entered a team in the County Shield under the provisional name "Calstock and East Cornwall". It will field players from outside the club and play its matches on Tuesdays at a venue (not the Boot) and with a captain to be arranged.

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The club was mid-placed in the Roberts Cup last season, but did less well in the 500 league, although the differences were narrow.

We have lost David Twine to Plymouth although he has assisted in our training program and may still make the occasional game for us. Several new members have joined the club and the level of enthusiasm is high both for league participation and friendly games on club night.

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Last updated 11/4/2019

League tables
Board scores (all competitions)

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2019
24/04	Roberts	Bude
10/05	Roberts	Camborne
13/05	Shield	Liskeard
28/05	Shield	Falmouth

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2017/18 results

2016/17 results

2015/16 results

 

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