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Video SNCL trophies
Posted by: Glynis Grant - 22-03-2025, 08:10 PM - Forum: General Chess Chat - No Replies

Sorry for the short notice it has been a hectic week. If you have a trophy from last season can you please bring it with you tomorrow so that I am sure to have it before next month's prize giving.

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow

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  Removal from National Team
Posted by: Alan Tate - 22-03-2025, 07:59 AM - Forum: Announcements - Replies (9)

In 2022 I was removed from the Scottish National Team without an explanation. Can a Chess Scotland official give me an explanation?

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  Ivan Stokes - Poker
Posted by: George Neave - 20-03-2025, 08:38 PM - Forum: General Chess Chat - Replies (1)

www.pokernews.com/news/2023/10/ivan-ils007-stokes-dominates-to-win-over-1-million-in-wcoop-44620.htm 

Remember him? I'm thinking I chose the wrong hobby Sad .

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  Auction Sale Chess Clocks
Posted by: IanPWhit - 11-03-2025, 11:17 AM - Forum: Swap Shop - No Replies

Edinburgh Chess Club is selling at auction four of its older chess clocks - full details are at https://bit.ly/ChessClockAuction in their sale on Monday 17th March: lots 134-137. Please circulate amongst chess friends and collectors!!

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  Chessbase 18 coaching
Posted by: amuir - 11-03-2025, 07:18 AM - Forum: General Chess Chat - Replies (1)

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.

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  IM looking to play for SNCL team
Posted by: ruairidhmckay - 10-03-2025, 11:06 PM - Forum: General Chess Chat - No Replies

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

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  Chess Masters: The Endgame
Posted by: Alan Jelfs - 08-03-2025, 02:23 PM - Forum: General Chess Chat - Replies (2)

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".

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  Bent Larsen Allegro
Posted by: ruairidhmckay - 06-03-2025, 11:04 PM - Forum: Tournaments and Events - No Replies

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

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  Kathy Hindle nee Patterson
Posted by: Alex McFarlane - 02-03-2025, 09:24 PM - Forum: Obituaries - Replies (2)

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.

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  Auction Sale Chess Books & Magazines
Posted by: IanPWhit - 21-02-2025, 01:30 PM - Forum: Swap Shop - No Replies

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!

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