The first round of our Blitz series was played—6 rounds of chess with 5 minutes per player. Paul Frost, who’s playing great chess at the moment; in top position for two Trophies, won all his games and leads the field with 6 points, closely followed by the pack of John Whibley, Mike O’Rorke and David Paul on 4 points. Zepher Wills and Spencer Viernes led the Juniors on 3 points, with Johnny Hynes following with two points.

The final round was played for the John Kingston Memorial Trophy (55 minutes plus 5 seconds timeframe). Congratulations to David Paul who retains his title. John Whibley was second, closely followed by Paul Frost. Zepher Wills won the Junior section, followed hot on his heels by Johnny Hynes and Riley Leonard. Don’t forget next week; it’s the second round of the Freebird 15-15.

Welcome back to the new ”Riley”. It was a great nights play with David Paul winning against Gordon; Mike O’Rorke beat Rose Kingston; Sean beat Rick; John Whibley beat Glyns Mills; and Johnny Hynes won against Riley. Last round of the John Kingston Memorial Trophy will be held this Wednesday—see you there.

Chess went quite well with 12 people turning up including 2 Juniors from about year 9. David Paul won against Paul Frost; Mike O’Rorke lost against Glyns Mills; Rose won against Spencer; Sean beat Zephyr; Ian won against Rick; and Riley beat Chad.

The evening went well with David Paul against Glyns Mills toughest game of the night, with David winning. It was a good night although we do need to get more players along. Next week will start promoting the Club using newspaper advertising in the local rag. 

Happy New Year everyone I have entered a calender on the website for your information with a few more 30 30 nights and an extra free-bird 15 15 night upon request. Please note that we plan to have the AGM on the first night Wednesday February the 5th  probably at 7pm to allow us to play some chess starting around 7.45pm will confirm that meeting time. Congratulations to Guy Burns on his recent chess success finishing 2nd in a strong field featuring some very strong International and Grand Yoga Masters in a chess tournement held in South India winning enough Rupees to keep him in Masala Dosais for the next two months.