Well maybe Dundee doesn't but I do.

Despite much planning and testing. The gremlins struck tonight. We can't stream video because, I'm told, bandwidth restrictions caused the video streaming to crash. Or something like that. It worked, then it didn't, then it worked, then it didn't so to prevent disruption to the live games we pulled the plug.

The live games started well. We could see the board set up and names, play started and nothing happened. Believe what you see and you'd think all four players are still thinking about their first moves.

So, no live games, no video, no commentary/coaching, no video of commentary/coaching. Very disappointing. We'll try again with the games tomorrow morning but as our Tech Whizz is playing, our support resources are pretty limited.

Other that that it's going well.

Breaking news!

Someone has withdrawn leaving a room available for two nights at the Travel Inn next door. We would take a late entry (up to about 5 pm) if someone wants to take the room. The rooms cost about £52 per night, so some compensation offer to the withdrawer would be reasonable I think. There is also still a room going begging at Travelodge Strathmore Ave for tonight only (cost £19). For either room/late entry call me on 07957 761653

I peviously said there will be commentary/coaching at the venue on the live games, we are also going to attempt a video/sound broadcast of the commentator and audience. We haven't tried this out so comments on its success or otherwise would be welcome.

Quote:Why is it that juniors' grades are so "under-rated". Surely it creates an inconsistency with the grading data, thus compromising its statistical accuracy? Perhaps something which needs looked at? Anyway; that's for another topic.

Why is it that when I post a message this guy's name appears under my name??

I have no idea who he is and I would like to assure everyone that I am not two timing Ian in any way!!

Whoever this stalker is tell him to get lost!

I see A Howie has a sensible statement under his name. Can I please have SNCL Coordinator ?

GG

Richardson entries (10)
Bearsden
Bon Accord
Cathcart
Dundee & Victoria
Edinburgh
Edinburgh West
GlasgowPolytechnic
Hamilton
Oban
WanderingDragons

Spens entries (9)
Castlehill
East Kilbride
Edinburgh B
Edinburgh Civil Service
Hamilton B
Irvine
Kilmarnock
Phones
Troon

Draws for 1st round & quarter-finals to be made at Dundee Congress.
Random draw so could get interesting 1st round matches !

Forgive me, could someone refresh my memory. What is Lightning again?

Hi Folks,

Yes it is that time of year again - comes very fast. At this rate it'll soon be Christmas!!

Just to update you - Entry forms need to be in by 15th Oct so that I can then send the info to Andy for setting up rounds etc. Please make sure your team is included. Check with your club secretary - they all have forms. If in doubt you will find the forms on CS Calendar or email me for another one!!

Look forward to seeing you all

GG

Event yesterday 9th Oct in st Margarets Church Hall, Airdrie.

Under 300:
1st Benjamin Ridge Edinburgh 6/6
2nd Aidan McGhie alexandra PS Airdrie 5/6
3rd Andrew Lawther bishopton PS 4/6 (on tiebreak)

Medals for 50% and above:
4/6 Felix Esche Edinburgh
Ryan Cunningham Bothwell PS
Louis McGarrity St Brides PS Bothwell
Christopher Dobie Holy Family Lenzie

3.5/6 Harry McKay Mearns PS Newton Mearns

3/6 Oran Pathi Kirkhill PS Newton Mearns
Niall McGrory Bishopton
Jennifer Lowe Keir Hardie PS Motherwell


Under 600:
1st Euan Gray Mile End PS Aberdeen 5/6
2nd Kirsty McCusker Balmuildy PS Bishopbriggs 4.5/6
3rd Robert Pirrie South Morningside PS Edinburgh 4/6 (on tiebreak)

Medals for 50% and above:
4/6 Jamie Marron Holy Family PS Lenzie
Fintan Pathi Kirkhill PS Newton mearns

3.5/6 Euan Dawson Lawhead PS St Andrews
Mairi Mulvanny Edinburgh

3/6 Eoin Cameron Bishopton
Daniel Marron Lenzie Chess Academy

Over 600:
1st Moray Lennox Glasgow HS 5.5/6
2nd Liam richmond Oban 5/6
3rd Andrew Reilly Stonelaw HS Rutherglen 4/6

Medals for 50% and above:
3/6 Aidan Jenkins St John the Baptist PS Uddingston
Nadia Ameur Uddingston Grammar
Leonardo Sani Ninewells CC Dundee
Cahil McGeechan Holy Cross HS Hamilton
David Borland Coatbridge HS

I am running a 4 board test at the Hamilton Junior Congress today

7 rounds links will appear here

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Not sure how many on here are aware of this Early Day Motion. I first heard about it through a link on the TWIC website.

http://www.parliament.uk/business/public...umber=2158

Quote:That this House recognises the positive social and intellectual benefits for all children across the social spectrum of learning chess at a young age and the relatively low costs of teaching it in schools; notes that while chess currently receives no financial support from the Government, many European countries including Sweden and France financially support chess in schools; further notes that the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth would welcome UK support for the Chess in Schools project being developed by the ECU and the Kasparov Chess Foundation; welcomes the work of the UK-based charity Chess in Schools and Communities which teaches chess to primary school children from less affluent backgrounds; and calls on the Government to ensure that all children are given the opportunity to learn chess at primary school within existing resources.