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SNCL 2025/26
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Alastair Dawson
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world blitz
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Perth Congress
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Perth Congress 2025
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SNCL Round 9
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2025 SNCL AGM Minutes
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Livingston Allegros and B...
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Castlehill Allegro
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Iain Hope
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Duplicate Scoresheet |
Posted by: Andy Howie - 06-02-2025, 03:27 PM - Forum: Announcements
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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.
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Spens Cup 2025 Draw? |
Posted by: Crawford Macnab - 03-02-2025, 09:42 AM - Forum: Tournaments and Events
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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.
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SNCL Feb 23rd 2025 |
Posted by: Glynis Grant - 30-01-2025, 09:20 PM - Forum: General Chess Chat
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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.
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Published accounts - January |
Posted by: Jim Webster - 08-01-2025, 05:56 PM - Forum: General Chess Chat
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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.
This is incorrect.
There is a functioning council, albeit a small number of members and the minimum of a council meeting must be held with minutes being taking and recorded.
The AGM minutes published state
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
The quote above clearly instructs the AGM to call and discuss at a Council meeting.
Several members were voted onto council and only council, or AGM, can vote and approve these accounts.
Is it the intention to allow members to raise questions regarding the accounts and published all queries and their replies before any vote can be made to allow all members the opportunity?
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Happy New Year |
Posted by: Alex McFarlane - 01-01-2025, 08:49 AM - Forum: Announcements
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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.
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Aaron Nobile |
Posted by: ruairidhmckay - 24-12-2024, 01:52 PM - Forum: Obituaries
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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.
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2025 - Hamilton Open and beyond |
Posted by: ruairidhmckay - 12-12-2024, 08:30 PM - Forum: General Chess Chat
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Hi everybody,
The Hamilton Open entries have been coming in thick and fast and we are almost full. Perfect time to play some chess after Hogmanay festivities.
If you are too late to enter the Hamilton Open, not to worry. There are plenty of tournaments being planned in Scotland for the first half of next year.
Ruairidh
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Dave McGilvary |
Posted by: KMcGeoch - 11-12-2024, 12:11 AM - Forum: Obituaries
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Dave McGilvary sadly passed away on the morning of the 9th December.
He was an integral part of Badgers Brook and before that played for Livingston. He often welcomed new players to make the feel at home in the club and also captained many teams over the years. He'll be sorely missed by everyone that knew him.
When I get funeral details I'll post them here.
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AGM Login failures - Mobiles |
Posted by: Jim Webster - 29-11-2024, 01:04 PM - Forum: General Chess Chat
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I have been informed that there are problems when logging out to the AGM voting pages.
After the Dashboard there is NO option for MEMBERS ONLY and thereby not able to register and vote from this option.
I have also checked this from my mobile and get the same missing Members Only tab.
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