I have bought this, got the manual, watched videos but I am still not getting the best out of it. I am looking for a chess coach to improve my skills. My grading is down badly this year and I wish to stop further decline.

Hi all,

David Eggleston is an International Master based in Newcastle who would like to start travelling to and participating in the SNCL going forward. He is available for Rounds 7, 8 & 9 of this season and potentially future seasons. If your SNCL team would be interested, please get in touch with him by email: dje567@hotmail.co.uk

Ruairidh

Chess Masters: The Endgame, hosted by Sue Perkins, will air at 20:00 GMT on Mondays on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two from 10 March for eight weeks.

A member of Renfrewshire chess club (not me!) is taking part, with the nickname "The Smiling Assassin".

Hi all,

Chess-results files are now up for the Bent Larsen Allegro on Saturday. Please feel free to check your details are correct. Email me or Thor if they are not.

https://chess-results.com/tnr1132123.aspx?lan=1

Ruairidh

Kathy Hindle passed away on 22nd February.

She was Scottish Women's Champion twice and played in 4 Olympiads.

Her funeral will be held at Cromer Crematorium at 4pm on Friday March 21st.

Edinburgh Chess Club is selling at auction a large number of surplus chess books, magazines and sundry chess ephemera that it has acquired over the years.  Something for everyone – bargains to be had - some previously owned by chess historical greats and grandmasters!  “Lots of Antiquarian & Collectable Books, Prints and Related Items” auction is being held on Thursday 6th March, 2025 lots 201 to 219: Chess Book Auction.

Please circulate details to all chess friends!

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the first incarnation of Castlehill Chess Club. To celebrate this milestone the club is running a one day/6 round allegro on Saturday 21st June.
 
We hope that past as well as current members will take part, reconnect with old friends and meet some new.
 
This event is not limited to Castlehill/ex-Castlehill members – all are welcome to join us in this celebration.

The club's usual premises (Dundee Uni Chaplaincy Centre) are not available but we have secured a quality alternative for the day. It is situated close to the Dundee bypass (Kingsway) with plenty of free parking.

Full details are in the CS Calendar and on the Castlehill Allegro website

The contact for this is Daniel Coleman danielcastlehill@outlook.com

After a couple of months off we're back with a quickplay in Livingston.

25 places left and usual late fees apply from the 26th.

Sites are now up, Chess Results here, and Vega Results here,

Please check you are entered in the section you think you are in and get a FIN if you do not already have one. No FIN, we can't let you play.

Congratulations to Ruslan Dudkin on winning the Major and John McKenna on being first equal in the Standard.

It's always good to report positive items on the forum.

It appearing that the Spens Cup rules are being ignored and contrary to the rules as published.

The Spens Cup is for member clubs only according to the Rules as published. Nor is there a Management Meeting (with published minutes) to change this requirement.

http://chessscotland.com/documents/csinf...s_2022.pdf

Quote:Spens Cup - Rules
Introduction
The competition for the Spens Cup shall be open for competition for Clubs who are Chess Scotland members. The winner shall hold the Spens Cup for one year.