Fourteen enthusiastic juniors bravely faced the chilly weather to enjoy a lively Saturday morning chess session. It was wonderful to see familiar faces like Austin, Lishanth, and Arthur return after taking a short break. Their presence was truly appreciated and added to the positive atmosphere of the morning. Ladder games Read more
Five questions, each one based on previous topics worth 2 points each. Question 1 – Opening Principles Both sides have developed their pieces, it’s White to move, what should be the next move and why? Question 2 – Pawn structure White has a bad pawn structure, four pawn islands of Read more
Today, 16 very enthusiastic and devoted chess kids came along, bringing a wonderful energy to our session. We focused primarily on playing tournament games, as the end of the term is approaching quickly, and it’s important to get the games played before then. The kids show great dedication and eagerness Read more
Based on the material we covered during our Saturday morning lesson, here are 5 carefully crafted questions for you. Each question is worth 2 points for every correct answer you provide. Question 1: What are the first three moves that define the Italian Game? Question 2: In the Giuoco Piano Read more
With the schools’ half-term holiday now over, I am genuinely pleased to see a group of 13 enthusiastic youngsters return, ready to engage in more chess instruction and competitive gaming sessions. Their continued interest and participation are truly encouraging and make the experience even more rewarding. A very warm welcome Read more
This week, there are only 5 questions to focus on, but two points for each correct answer. All questions revolve around the specific topic of removing the guard. Please take your time to think carefully about each question and provide your thorough answers. Question 1 White to play and win Read more
The second weekend of the half term holiday coinciding with Halloween and Firework displays was met with great enthusiasm as 10 juniors eagerly expressed their strong desire and interest to play chess. Special thanks are extended to Jon Catchpole for his exceptional expertise and his highly instructive tuition, which has Read more
As usual, 10 questions each worth 0NE point. This week’s quiz will focus specifically on important topics such as Targets, Hanging pieces, and Checks. Participants will be challenged to demonstrate their understanding and application of these strategic elements in various scenarios. Q 1 Q 2 Q 3 Q 4 Q Read more
During this half term holiday weekend, we were delighted to host 12 enthusiastic juniors today. A special warm welcome was extended to Arjun, a Poole Chess club ‘Baccus’ League board one player, who had an impressive and well-deserved victory this week at Poole. We were also pleased to see his Read more
Here are 10 important questions on chess principles that have been discussed repeatedly over time. The key question is, has the understanding of these principles truly sunk in and become a natural part of your chess thinking? One point for each correct answer, closing date 8th November. Q1 Q2 Q3 Read more