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.

Chess Scotland have purchased 10,000 duplicate scoresheets.   Any clubs or congresses who would like to buy, we are selling them at £16 for 250 and £30 for 500.

Please contact Andy and Alex for details.

Hi,

Has anyone received details yet of the draw for this seasons Spens Cup?

From a previous email from Thor I understand the draw has been made and was about to be communicated to the clubs.

I have not received any further update so posting here just in case any emails have gone to spam or been lost.

Our club (probably like others) needs as much notice as possible to book venue for weekends.

Thanks,
Crawford.

Hi Guys,

I know this seems very early but I am going to Prague on the 15th so won't be at SNCL.

Barring catastrophic storms, WW3 or other Acts of God or even Trump's crazy ideas, SNCL does plan to go ahead.

If there are any problems please contact either Rhuaridh Mackay or Andy Howie. Although Andy is Chief Arbiter, for various personal reasons he may not reply quickly enough for you so I suggest you try Rhuaridh first.

Enjoy your day, be nice to my arbiters and college staff. Leave the place as you found it -- neat and tidy and please do not explore the higher levels of the venue.

I see on the news page that a statement has been made which implied that council is not functioning and that the Management Board will discuss the accounts.

Quote:In the absence of a functioning Council, Management Board will meet to discuss the best way to allow the membership to question and ultimately approve the accounts.

Quote:AM I agree we cannot accept the accounts but we can pass the rest of the Management Board report

JW Suggested a short meeting once certified

AM Council meeting would be more appropriate

Chess Scotland wishes a Happy New Year to all chess players and their families.

Let's make 2025 a year to remember.

Already we are awaiting confirmation that Scotland has a new FM.  Hopefully we will have more titles to report during the next 12 months.

All the best to everyone.

Passed to me by Thor:

Aaron Nobile at Hamilton Chess Club passed away on December 22nd 2024.

Aaron started at the club in 2018, here he also played in the East Kilbride 50th Anniversary tournament that year. He has played in the Hamilton Open and this year, he had a stunning tournament and won the Hamilton Summer Congress.

Aaron always had a smile on his face and was keen to play for the club. He enjoyed the games he played. He was very fond of the French Defence. Aaron was always willing to analyse the games of other players and help them. 

Aaron wil be missed at the club. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.