The John Kingston Memorial Trophy—55 minutes with 5 second add-on—has kicked off. Several players were unable to attend and we look forward to their presence next time. Full results on our website, under ‘results and ratings’
The AGM was held Tuesday 02 February and last year’s Committee was virtually re-elected—main change being Alan Winfield is now Club Captain and David Paul Vice-Club Captain. Fees remain the same as last year, except for casual fees which increase to $3 per night for Juniors and $6 for Seniors. Further details of the AGM will be soon posted to our website.
After the AGM David Paul gave a quick lecture on the Colle System, an old favourite of the late Glenys Mills.
The Club was honoured to have Jonathan Sarfati in attendance—an old friend of the Club, not forgetting an International Master and former NZ Champion—who played a simultaneous exhibition against 10 players. David Paul distinguished himself with the only win against Jonathan—photos here.
Chess starts in a few days—Tuesday 2 February—yes, that’s in a few days and it’s a Tuesday, our first Tuesday meeting ever.
We start with the AGM to review the previous year, set fees and elect Club Officials, then David Paul will take us through some tuition and an Irish Gambit night—exciting stuff!
Greetings for 2016
We start the year with a new change of day—Tuesday 2 February.
The year begins with our AGM where we elect Club officials, set fees and discuss matters of interest.
For an exciting read, attached is a copy of the Financial Report for the 2015 period.
More background reading see the Governance and Fees page.
All serious games are now finished. All competition games are now over.
Come along to the end-of-year Prize-giving—7:30 this Wednesday 16th. Bring a plate (with food), drink (alcohol is okay) and family and friends and more than welcome. Celebrate the end of year in style.
We’ve made the split between B and C Grades. It’s only one more round of play to go. Alan Winfield easily takes out the A Grade. Sean Doyle the B Grade. But, for the C Grade—Rose Kingston and last year’s winner, Junior, Johnny Hynes—are neck and neck—the results from our last round will determine the winner—watch this space…
A clash of the Titans on board one, saw the top two chess players in Kapiti battle it out. When the smoke settled—Alan Winfield’s win over incumbent, seven times in a row, champion David Paul—confirmed Alan’s name on the champions Trophy.
With two more nights of play remaining for the Champs there still room to determine 2nd place. Sean Doyle leads the B and C Grade by a full 2 points and appears unstoppable.
Don’t forget to plan to attend our prize-giving on 16 December—bring a plate and some drink, alcohol is allowed.
Like a run-away railway wagon, Alan Winfield continues to draw ahead of the field in the Club Champs with a commanding two and half point lead over nearest contender David Paul—with only 3 more games to go the title is virtually Alan’s. Sean Doyle is now in front in the B and C Grade, half a point ahead of the late Glenys Mills.
Glenys Mills, chess stalwart and aficionado passed away Sunday 25 October 2015. Glenys was instrumental in establishing the Kapiti Chess Club in 1984, with the Club meeting in her family home in Waikanae. A strong, stubborn and passionate chess player, Glenys was a first-class player represented New Zealand at the 1990 Olympiad Tournament in Yugoslavia. Always an ardent Kapiti Chess Club supporter, Glenys played robust chess until 2 weeks ago, and currently leads the B Grade Championship. We offer our condolences to her Family, friends and fellow chess players.
Congratulations to Lars Dobbertin-King, winner of the 2015 Blitz Trophy. Lars fought a strong challenge from Guy Burns to keep his 1.5 point lead and take out the ultimate Kapiti speed-chess prize.
Our next and final phase of play—the third series of our Club Champs—starts Wednesday. Can Alan Winfield hold his lead of 2 points? Only time will tell as Kapiti’s top players battle it out.