I am thinking about playing in the Split Open 8th - 15th Aug. I see last year David Fowler and Nigel Chapman played. I would quite like to find out what it is like (the hotel scores very badly on trip advisor). Can someone help me make contact with either David or Nigel?

I would like to thank the SJC for allowing me to take the live boards to the Chess for Kicks Final today. We have had a few problems reported recently and this will give me valuable debugging time before the Scottish Championship.

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Hi,

It took a long time but I've finally found the solution to Chess.


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Disclaimer: it's come to light over the last week that some people think that we are part of or associated with Chess Scotland Junior Internationals. We need to make it clear our only association is that Chess Scotland & their Grader, kindly process the grading of our events after Michael has processed the results.
We need to clear up this confusion due to some of you receiving invites to attend International events with Chess Scotland & been coming to us with your questions/queries.
So no we don't know who the chaperones are & yes we would have announced in advance. No we don't know what the travel options are or costings of them or which of them the chaperones will be travelling. No we don't know what meals are available at the venue or nearby & the costings of those. What we do know is that you will have to fund in full your travel, accommodation, meals, also pay £40 towards the cost of Chess Scotland providing chaperones & coaches & you must become a member of CS as it's an International event it is a FIDE grading requirement.
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Hamilton Junior Chess Club They ( Chess Scotland) could not organize any junior event properly.
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Just two weeks to go to this year’s Stewarton Bonnet Guild Chess Allegro

We already have over thirty entries
Entries still being accepted by email, telephone or post

Remember there is free wifi at the Youth Centre

Full details and list of players already entered on the Chess Scotland web site <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.chessscotland.com/tournament.php?tid=22040015012835">http://www.chessscotland.com/tournament ... 0015012835</a><!-- m -->

If you have entered and your name isn’t on the list then please contact me

Regards
John Montgomery
Stewarton Chess Club
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I spotted a gap in the chess calendar for the weekend of 5 to 7 June and thought players planning to compete over the summer (Scottish Championship or abroad) might get some value out of training. I discussed the possibility with Neil Berry and Calum MacQueen of running an event in the Edinburgh Chess Club. Fortunately the venue is available before it closes for a refurb and we've agreed the logistics.

I've posted details of the seminar under "Tournaments and Events". Proceeds from entry will be split between Edinburgh CC and Chess Scotland. I'm not taking a fee personally from this event.

Especially when I was International Director, I enjoyed hosting some of the world's best trainers, such as Dvoretsky and Marin, and being inspired by their sessions. It gave me the chance to see how the experts worked and to discuss ideas with them.

Last year I had the opportunity to participate in the FIDE Training Seminars at the Tromso Olympiad and qualified as a FIDE Trainer. I'd hoped to run something before now but it turned out to be a hectic year at work.

What are your experiences of training? Share what's worked or hasn't.

Hope to see some of you 5 to 7 June!

Analysing Bronstein to Carlsen – training seminar

A training event intended to improve calculation using examples ranging from Bronstein to Carlsen. Key principles of how to analyse will be covered. The primary focus will be on practical application through solving exercises and playing positions. Aimed at all aspiring players prepared to work hard on improving their game, up to titled level.

FIDE Trainer Jonathan Grant will run the sessions in conjunction with Edinburgh Chess Club.

Entry:

The fee, whether attending one or all sessions, is £25.

Venue:

Edinburgh Chess Club, 1 Alva Street, EDINBURGH EH2 4PH

Schedule:

Friday 5 June 6:45 pm – 9:45 pm
Saturday 6 June 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Sunday 7 June 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Entry and contact:

Neil Berry
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Phone: 0131-476-9836

Hi Guys
Lanark Chess Club has taken the decision to host the Lanark Open on five consecutive Mondays starting Monday August 17th 2015 . I am running it again, with Tom Donahue as arbiter and Dave Stephens as financial controller. Please send an email to <!-- e --><a href="mailto:ian.brownlee@systemsit.co.uk">ian.brownlee@systemsit.co.uk</a><!-- e -->. Entry fee will probably in the region of £15. If there is enough interest we may run a junior event seperately

Why has the results from the Spring Polytechnic Quickplay not been included in the 2014-2015 Grand Prix?

Motion Number: S4M-13241
Lodged By: Richard Lyle
Date Lodged: 20/05/2015

Title: Success of the Lanarkshire County Primary Schools' Chess League Championship

Motion Text:
That the Parliament congratulates St John the Baptist Primary School Primary School in Uddingston on winning the Lanarkshire County Primary Schools' Chess League Championship; recognises that 48 teams entered the competition and that each played 12 matches on the last Thursdays in November, February and March; notes that the final took place on 15 May 2015 at St Bride's Primary School in Cambuslang; wishes all of the children involved well, and encourages their continued participation in the sport.