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Opposition

Twenty-five juniors and a full house of tutors, the opposition in two endings to play through and three more Knockout results — with the Ladder tables after the day’s games…

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Prophylaxis in chess

Twenty-seven juniors across two rooms, prophylaxis on the display board and the first Knockout results — with the Ladder tables after the day’s games…

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The soul of chess

Twenty-three juniors again, a returning tutor taking three boards at once, pawn structure on the display board and the Knockout draw — with the Ladder tables after the day’s games…

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Let’s set sail

Twenty-three juniors filled the room, the Noah’s Ark Trap was the theme on the display board, and the first Ladder games of the season were played — with an early look at the tables…

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New rules for the Ladder competition

Three Ladder groups run from now until the Christmas break — Rooks, Bishops and Knights. The groups as they start, and the rules for playing, scoring and reporting your games…

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A fresh start

Nineteen juniors came to the first Saturday of the autumn season, guest tutors helped with the teaching, and a new course started for the beginners. The Ladder and Knockout competitions begin next week…

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Improving your chess skills

A course by chess master Nelson Lopez, a few sections at a time. This week: the rules of the game, the point value of the pieces, and the first opening principles…

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Dorset Juniors want new players

Dorset Juniors are looking for juniors to join their teams in the 4NCL Junior Online competition — played from home over seven weeks, starting in late September…

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The new registration form

Every member, new and old, needs to fill in the club’s new registration form. Paper copies at the club from Saturday 5 September, or download and print one at home before you come…

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Let the adventure begin

Ferndown Junior Chess Club returns on Saturday 5 September. The library doors open and the boards awaken. Pawns march, knights leap, and juniors gather for another season of adventure…

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