It was a bit like being at school with a written exam, but 12 juniors turned up and gave it all they got after explaining these symbols:-
A pawn is given no symbol but the pieces have symbols as follows:
- King = K
- Queen = Q
- Rook = R
- Bishop = B
- Knight = N
We also use symbols for special moves:
- Castling Kingside = 0-0
- Castling Queenside = 0-0-0
- Check = +
- Double Check = ++
- Checkmate = #
- en passant = e.p.
- Captures = x
25 minutes were spent recording a practice game shown on the display board, then, thrown into the deep end, they all played a proper game and recorded all the moves. I’m very pleased to say, everyone did a Stirling job and get awarded 3 BONUS points on the Ladder for their efforts.
It helps to slow up the game and allows a little less of the impetuous moves and you can play through the game anytime afterwards to see if there were better moves.
The midweek Quiz on the Skewer is still running if you haven’t had a chance to respond, 3 juniors so far, Gagan, Advik and Constance have answered correctly and get a further BONUS point on the ladder as their reward.
Ladder Results and latest positions after today’s bonanza day!
Wins today for Michal, Gagan, Advik, Rowan and Constance, plus a draw between Thomas and Anusas. Those on equal points are listed in alphabetical order.
So the Ladder now looks like this:-
Game of the day
I chose this game as it was the longest and most interesting, both players played very well, yes, making a few mistakes, but hopefully mistakes to learn from. Unfortunately for Shlok, he moved his Queen to the wrong square and took his hand off the piece before realising the mistake. The rules of the game state that once you’ve moved a piece and taken your hand off it, that is the move that counts.
Here is the game with a few comments that I’ve made through my observations.
Enjoy the hot weather while it lasts
Graham Morris