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NATIONAL CHESS NEWS - CHESS MASTERS - THE ENDGAME - CONTINUES ON BBC2 THIS MONDAY!Sue Perkins hosts this high-stakes chess contest, following 12 rising stars of the UK’s booming chess community as they compete through a gauntlet of brain-bending puzzles and nail-biting eliminators to be crowned Chess Champion. As the players face off over the board, UK Grandmaster and three-time British champion David Howell provides expert commentary, alongside chess coach and former Traitors contestant Anthony Mathurin.
Channel: BBC2
Date: Monday, 10 March, 2025
Time: 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Number of amateur contestants: 12 (6 men & 6 ladies) mainly rated in the 1600s and low 1700s
Here is a 30 second promotional teaser clip on Youtube ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsTzEoK3HcQ
And here is summary of what's in store and how different it is to the very popular 'The Master game' which ran from 1975 to 1983 ... https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/mar/07/chess-returns-to-the-screen-on-monday-with-chess-masters-the-endgame
NATIONAL CHESS NEWS - CHESS MASTERS - THE ENDGAME - CONTINUES ON BBC2 THIS MONDAY!Sue Perkins hosts this high-stakes chess contest, following 12 rising stars of the UK’s booming chess community as they compete through a gauntlet of brain-bending puzzles and nail-biting eliminators to be crowned Chess Champion. As the players face off over the board, UK Grandmaster and three-time British champion David Howell provides expert commentary, alongside chess coach and former Traitors contestant Anthony Mathurin.
Channel: BBC2
Date: Monday, 10 March, 2025
Time: 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Number of amateur contestants: 12 (6 men & 6 ladies) mainly rated in the 1600s and low 1700s
Here is a 30 second promotional teaser clip on Youtube ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsTzEoK3HcQ
And here is summary of what's in store and how different it is to the very popular 'The Master game' which ran from 1975 to 1983 ... https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/mar/07/chess-returns-to-the-screen-on-monday-with-chess-masters-the-endgame
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Southbourne Championship Swiss 2024/2025
Round 3
Jason Wang v Finn Schell
Anuhas Gamage v Michael Litchfield
Len Laker v Michal Orszulak
Mark Edwards v Chris Foley
Alan Dufall v John Harris
Brian Curran v Ken MacAlaster
Bye Paul Sandy
All matches to be played by Friday 21 March 2025.
Please contact your opponent as soon as possible.
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Southbourne Championship Swiss 2024/2025
Round 3
Jason Wang v Finn Schell
Anuhas Gamage v Michael Litchfield
Len Laker v Michal Orszulak
Mark Edwards v Chris Foley
Alan Dufall v John Harris
Brian Curran v Ken MacAlaster
Bye Paul Sandy
All matches to be played by Friday 21 March 2025.
Please contact your opponent as soon as possible.
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5th Bournemouth Grand Chess Congress – 28th to 30th March 2025 – Entries Now Open!
The Dorset County Chess Association is also pleased to announce that…
the 5th Bournemouth Grand Chess Congress will be held at the Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel,
Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth BH2 5JS on Friday 28th March to Sunday 30th March 2025…
and there are some GRAND prizes.
Key Features:
Prizes *
* Subject to anticipated entry levels
You can see the FULL DETAILS and ENTER ONLINE here
the 5th Bournemouth Grand Chess Congress will be held at the Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel,
Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth BH2 5JS on Friday 28th March to Sunday 30th March 2025…
and there are some GRAND prizes.
Key Features:
- £1,000 1st prize in the Open Section.
- £1,000 prize fund in each of the other 3 sections
(Major U1900, Intermediate U1700, Minor U1500).
- 5 rounds – 90 minutes for all moves with 30 second increments for each move.
- Separate analysis area.
- Ample free on street parking.
Prizes *
* Subject to anticipated entry levels
You can see the FULL DETAILS and ENTER ONLINE here
Click the Logo above to find Dorset League Fixtures & League Results.
Click the "League Results ECF LMS" page in the sidebar for details of how to use the ECF LMS system.
What has changed in October 2024??
The LMS has undergone a major upgrade to new software. You will immediately notice the following differences:
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The LMS has undergone a major upgrade to new software. You will immediately notice the following differences:
- The link to login is now at the top right
- If you have bookmarked the link to your organisation in favourites it will not work any more. You need to find your organisation using the Organisations or Clubs links at the top. Then bookmark the new page.
- To ask for help, report problems, or make requests use the Ask for Help link at the top.
- Despite the difference in how it looks, everyone who had access before should be able to login, and update the same matches, in the same way.
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MEETINGS AND CLUB LOCATION
Our thriving club has now been in existence for 50 years (formed in 1974)
SOUTHBOURNE CHESS CLUB
Meets on Friday evenings, 6.00 -7.15 pm (Junior's training) 7.15-10.30 pm (Club & Match play) at Tuckton Social Club, 222 Tuckton Road, BOURNEMOUTH, Dorset, BH6 3AA.
Disabled Access throughout and a Disabled Toilet. No WiFi.
LUDO LOUNGE CHESS
Meets on Tuesday afternoons 2.30-5.00 pm at
Ludo Lounge is at 34 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth BH6 3RA.
Disabled Access and Disabled Toilet on the ground floor only. WiFi available.
We have five teams in the Bournemouth and District League and one team in the B&DCL Team Handicap Knockout Cup and are specially keen to welcome new members, particularly beginners including those wishing to learn the game.
We also cater for juniors (accompanied by a parent).
So do come and join us, your first week is free!
For more information please contact John Harris (01202) 427523 or email [email protected] if you wish to discuss things further
Our thriving club has now been in existence for 50 years (formed in 1974)
SOUTHBOURNE CHESS CLUB
Meets on Friday evenings, 6.00 -7.15 pm (Junior's training) 7.15-10.30 pm (Club & Match play) at Tuckton Social Club, 222 Tuckton Road, BOURNEMOUTH, Dorset, BH6 3AA.
Disabled Access throughout and a Disabled Toilet. No WiFi.
LUDO LOUNGE CHESS
Meets on Tuesday afternoons 2.30-5.00 pm at
Ludo Lounge is at 34 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth BH6 3RA.
Disabled Access and Disabled Toilet on the ground floor only. WiFi available.
We have five teams in the Bournemouth and District League and one team in the B&DCL Team Handicap Knockout Cup and are specially keen to welcome new members, particularly beginners including those wishing to learn the game.
We also cater for juniors (accompanied by a parent).
So do come and join us, your first week is free!
For more information please contact John Harris (01202) 427523 or email [email protected] if you wish to discuss things further
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JUNIOR CHESS
- There is individual free coaching being offered at Southbourne Chess Club, between 6pm to 7.15 pm on Friday evenings. If you know of any juniors who would be interested in receiving some free coaching then just turn up - all welcome! for more information contact Nikki Forster ([email protected]). The evening includes friendly games of chess, a ladder competition, endgame / puzzles on the demo board and there is also a section where juniors are coached to get English Chess Federation Certified qualifications.
- As always, a supply of biscuits and orange squash will be available.
- For more information on Junior Chess Coaching click here.
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Regular Chess
OUR JUNIOR CHESS CLUB EVERY FRIDAY EVENING
Formal coaching sessions at 6 to 7.20 pm at Tuckton Social Club
SOUTHBOURNE CHESS CLUB EVERY FRIDAY EVENING
Sessions 7.20 to 10.30 pm at Tuckton Social Club
LUDO CHESS CLUB EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Sessions 2.30 pm to 5 pm at 34 Southbourne Grove, All welcome.
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Formal coaching sessions at 6 to 7.20 pm at Tuckton Social Club
SOUTHBOURNE CHESS CLUB EVERY FRIDAY EVENING
Sessions 7.20 to 10.30 pm at Tuckton Social Club
LUDO CHESS CLUB EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Sessions 2.30 pm to 5 pm at 34 Southbourne Grove, All welcome.
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RELAXED CHESS
If you are interested in more informal chess there are currently these opportunities to play socially:
- Boscombe, Chaplin's Bar, 529 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4AG, Monday 8pm onwards. More details here.
- Boscombe, Joy Cafe, Churchill Gardens, Boscombe, BH1 4HB 1st Monday of the month 10.15 am to 1.00 pm.]More details here.
- Boscombe, The Crooked Book, 725 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH7 6AQ. Friday, 11 am to 1 pm. More details here.
- Branksome Chine, Rockwater Branksome, Pinecliffe Road, Branksome Chine, Poole, BH13 7QQ. 2nd Wednesday of the month eg 8 January, 5 February (exception), 12 March 2024. 6 pm to just after 8 pm. More details here.
- Dorchester, PIP Cafe, Great Field, Poundbury, Dorchester, Tuesday 2 to 5 pm. More details here.
- New Milton, New Milton Conservative Club, 24 Station Road, New Milton, Thursday, 2 pm to 5pm. More details here.
- Southbourne, Ludo Lounge, 34 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth BH6 3RA, Tuesday, 2.30 pm to 5 pm. More details here.
- Weymouth, Wyke Regis Library, Portland Rd, Wyke Regis, Weymouth DT4 9BE. Monday, 4.30 pm to 6 pm. More details here.
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HOW PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CAN HELP YOU TO PLAY CHESS BETTER?
www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/leisure-culture-and-local-heritage/parks-and-open-spaces/volunteering-in-parks-and-open-spaces/health-walksTraining your brain is just as important as training your body….It’s just like a muscle—if you’re not using it, you can lose it.” Magnus Carlsen
To read more, click on this link
If you have some time to go walking during the day, why not join the Christchurch Health Walks - They are completely FREE?
Walk a mile and get a free coffee & cake in Boscombe
Click Here for more details, including a list of local guided walks
To read more, click on this link
If you have some time to go walking during the day, why not join the Christchurch Health Walks - They are completely FREE?
Walk a mile and get a free coffee & cake in Boscombe
Click Here for more details, including a list of local guided walks
For Information click here
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Chess
Unlike many other games, playing chess does not involve an element of chance: The winner is whoever has the best strategy to outplay their opponent. It’s a game that requires a lot of thinking, and yet, while chess demands more of the player than many other games, playing chess is a popular pastime around the world. Millions of people play chess, from those who enjoy casual play in their home, online, or with a local chess club to those who play competitively in major tournaments. And since people of any age can compete for rankings and championships, even at the national or international level, the game of chess attracts players ranging from young children to seniors.
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TUCKTON SOCIAL CLUB CAR PARK ACCESS IS FROM OLD PRIORY ROAD.
Click here for more details
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Click here for more details
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BOURNEMOUTH & DISTRICT CHESS LEAGUE
Results Card BDCL
Results Card BDCL Excel
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Results Card BDCL
Results Card BDCL Excel
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CLUB ADVERTISING
Download and print notices & flyers which can be distributed or put on display in such places as Library's, Shops & other clubs/associations. (Please ask permission first)
A4 Notice A5 Notice A4 Notice Inc Juniors
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A4 Notice A5 Notice A4 Notice Inc Juniors
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