DIARY DATES
25 June for 4 weeks - Tuckton Road will be shut. Click here for Diversion instructions.
Do not forget Ludo Lounge Chess on Tuesday afternoons is running right through the summer. 2.30 to 5.00 pm Click here for more details
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Third Round Summer Swiss should be played by 20 July 2018
Click here for the draw
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Click here for the draw
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Check Here for the NEW GRADES
End of July
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End of July
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Fifth Round Winter Swiss should be played by 10 August 2018
Click here for the draw
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Click here for the draw
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Southbourne AGM
Friday 31st August at 7.30 The usual venue of Tuckton Social Club
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Friday 31st August at 7.30 The usual venue of Tuckton Social Club
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Two Towns Match
Wednesday 12 September 18. Always good fun. At the usual venue of RBL Poole. Last season this popular season opener was drawn 15-15
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Wednesday 12 September 18. Always good fun. At the usual venue of RBL Poole. Last season this popular season opener was drawn 15-15
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53rd DORSET OPEN CHESS CONGRESS
Friday 12th to Sunday 14th October 2018 - To be held at:-
THE ELSTEAD HOTEL 12-14 KNYVETON ROAD BOURNEMOUTH BH1 3QP
Click here for more details
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Friday 12th to Sunday 14th October 2018 - To be held at:-
THE ELSTEAD HOTEL 12-14 KNYVETON ROAD BOURNEMOUTH BH1 3QP
Click here for more details
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1st Southbourne Summer Fun Open Blitz Tournament
cl Michael Duggan scored an excellent 5/6 to win the Summer Blitz and earn £30 ahead of 18 competitors, who were undeterred it was Friday the 13th (July).
Some very good performances, including James Forster (pictured left) coming 2nd and Richard Smith, playing great attacking play, was 3rd. Richard won £20 for best Under 155 performance.
Simon Bown (New Milton) had an exceptional tournament winning the Under 120 prize of £20 with 3.5 points, so it was great the top prizes were shared amongst the clubs.
It was a very competitive, but sociable evening and credit to Southbourne who again generously hosted the event at Tuckton. Organiser Martin Simons, as he does so well, ensured that every competitor won a prize. It was the first time that time increments had been used for a blitz tournament in Dorset and this proved most successful as better quality games were played, leading to more draws and less outright blunders. On behalf of all competitors, many thanks to Simon for organising it all so efficiently. Also thanks to the tireless team behind the scenes at Southbourne, especially John Harris, who work so hard setting up and clearing away.
Everyone won at least a book prize and 5 players also won in the free raffle which included a bottle of wine, 4 cans of lager, a chess DVD and 2 chess books.
It was a super evening – all credit to the organisers and players. For score details click here.
Some very good performances, including James Forster (pictured left) coming 2nd and Richard Smith, playing great attacking play, was 3rd. Richard won £20 for best Under 155 performance.
Simon Bown (New Milton) had an exceptional tournament winning the Under 120 prize of £20 with 3.5 points, so it was great the top prizes were shared amongst the clubs.
It was a very competitive, but sociable evening and credit to Southbourne who again generously hosted the event at Tuckton. Organiser Martin Simons, as he does so well, ensured that every competitor won a prize. It was the first time that time increments had been used for a blitz tournament in Dorset and this proved most successful as better quality games were played, leading to more draws and less outright blunders. On behalf of all competitors, many thanks to Simon for organising it all so efficiently. Also thanks to the tireless team behind the scenes at Southbourne, especially John Harris, who work so hard setting up and clearing away.
Everyone won at least a book prize and 5 players also won in the free raffle which included a bottle of wine, 4 cans of lager, a chess DVD and 2 chess books.
It was a super evening – all credit to the organisers and players. For score details click here.
It was a successful evening for the tournament. 18 players took part and which was a good number. The warm summer evening meant that a lot of players often do other things. Despite the heat, those who did come along enjoyed themselves.
Click here to see the full results. Michael Duggan (Poole) played exceptionally well, remained undefeated and was a deserved winner with 5 points out of 6 and won the £30 1st prize. However, much credit goes to James Forster (Southbourne) who was also undefeated throughout to come second on 4½ points. There was great attacking play from Richard Smith (Poole) who came 3rd outright on 4 points also winning £20 for the best Under 155 performance. Simon Bown (New Milton) had an exceptional tournament winning the Under 120 prize of £20 with 3½ points so it was great that the top prizes were shared around amongst the clubs.
Everyone won at least a book prize and 5 players also won in the free raffle which included a bottle of wine, 4 cans of lager, a chess DVD and 2 chess books.
It was the first time that time increments had been used for a blitz tournament in Dorset and this new format did prove successful. Better quality games were played leading to more natural draws (than trying to win on time) and less outright blunders. In a round 4 game between Mark Littleton and John Weatherlake, Mark was down to 1 second (just before he moved) but because of the 5 second increments he then managed to move quickly and by the time he won, he had over a minute left on his clock!
Also, in a game between Frank Hamilton-Taylor and Paul Sandy, in round 5, because of so many moves played, the game lasted just over 25 minutes. Think there were over 100 moves played by each player in total! However, this was not a problem as the tournament allowed for 30 minutes for each round. In fact, rounds were generally completed between 15 and 20 minutes which meant that there was no time pressure on the tournament. It did not start until 7.40pm but there was a 20 minute tea break and it was all completed by 10.10pm so the actual chess for the 6 rounds including pairings was around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Click here to see the full results. Michael Duggan (Poole) played exceptionally well, remained undefeated and was a deserved winner with 5 points out of 6 and won the £30 1st prize. However, much credit goes to James Forster (Southbourne) who was also undefeated throughout to come second on 4½ points. There was great attacking play from Richard Smith (Poole) who came 3rd outright on 4 points also winning £20 for the best Under 155 performance. Simon Bown (New Milton) had an exceptional tournament winning the Under 120 prize of £20 with 3½ points so it was great that the top prizes were shared around amongst the clubs.
Everyone won at least a book prize and 5 players also won in the free raffle which included a bottle of wine, 4 cans of lager, a chess DVD and 2 chess books.
It was the first time that time increments had been used for a blitz tournament in Dorset and this new format did prove successful. Better quality games were played leading to more natural draws (than trying to win on time) and less outright blunders. In a round 4 game between Mark Littleton and John Weatherlake, Mark was down to 1 second (just before he moved) but because of the 5 second increments he then managed to move quickly and by the time he won, he had over a minute left on his clock!
Also, in a game between Frank Hamilton-Taylor and Paul Sandy, in round 5, because of so many moves played, the game lasted just over 25 minutes. Think there were over 100 moves played by each player in total! However, this was not a problem as the tournament allowed for 30 minutes for each round. In fact, rounds were generally completed between 15 and 20 minutes which meant that there was no time pressure on the tournament. It did not start until 7.40pm but there was a 20 minute tea break and it was all completed by 10.10pm so the actual chess for the 6 rounds including pairings was around 2 hours 10 minutes.
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DAYTIME CHESS IN AND AROUND BOURNEMOUTH
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January 2018 Grades
REMINDER - July 2017 Grades are to be used for all Bournemouth & Dorset League games
All Southbourne Grades
ECF Online Grading database
All Southbourne Grades
ECF Online Grading database
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JUNIOR CHESS AT TUCKTON LIBRARY
A junior chess club is being run at Tuckton Library, Wick Lane, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 4LF for children aged 8-13 years on Mondays from 3.45-4.45pm, run by Rayner Skeet. Call 01202 429521 for more details.
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JUNIOR CHESS AT BOURNEMOUTH LIBRARY
On the 1st floor next to the children’s area of Bournemouth Library, 22 The Triangle, Bournemouth, BH2 5RQ.
There is a junior chess club for children aged between 7 -11 years old, split into:
· Beginners
· Existing players and improvers
Two sessions every Saturday morning at 10 am and 11 am.
ADDITIONAL SESSIONS EVERY WEDNESDAY
4-5pm and 5-6 pm
Starting 5 October 2016
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
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CHESS LESSONS FOR ADULTS
U3A Chess Lessons/Groups
- Bournemouth Starts Mon 24 September 2018
- Christchurch Starts Mon 24 September 2018
Click here for details of Chess at local U3A's
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CHESS & DRAUGHTS AT CHRISTCHURCH LIBRARY
Christchurch Library has a drop in session every 1st Tuesday of the month to play Chess and Draughts between 2.00 and 5.30 pm.
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A junior chess club is being run at Tuckton Library, Wick Lane, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 4LF for children aged 8-13 years on Mondays from 3.45-4.45pm, run by Rayner Skeet. Call 01202 429521 for more details.
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JUNIOR CHESS AT BOURNEMOUTH LIBRARY
On the 1st floor next to the children’s area of Bournemouth Library, 22 The Triangle, Bournemouth, BH2 5RQ.
There is a junior chess club for children aged between 7 -11 years old, split into:
· Beginners
· Existing players and improvers
Two sessions every Saturday morning at 10 am and 11 am.
ADDITIONAL SESSIONS EVERY WEDNESDAY
4-5pm and 5-6 pm
Starting 5 October 2016
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
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CHESS LESSONS FOR ADULTS
U3A Chess Lessons/Groups
- Bournemouth Starts Mon 24 September 2018
- Christchurch Starts Mon 24 September 2018
Click here for details of Chess at local U3A's
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CHESS & DRAUGHTS AT CHRISTCHURCH LIBRARY
Christchurch Library has a drop in session every 1st Tuesday of the month to play Chess and Draughts between 2.00 and 5.30 pm.
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WE WANT YOU
We're always looking for new members. Southbourne Chess Club is a friendly chess club in the Tuckton area of Bournemouth, Dorset. Our membership is currently around twenty-five, and we're always looking to get more people involved. We have members not only from the Dorset Chess scene, but also some from neighbouring Hampshire. If you want to improve your chess, play casual chess, league chess, or any kind of chess, simply come along to the club or contact us click here to use the Contact Form or send us an email at southbournechessclub@yahoo.co.uk.
If you're at all unsure about whether to come, or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact: Chris Lane on 01202 466408 or John Harris on 01202 427523.
For Meeting & Club Location information click here
For Membership details and a downloadable Membership Form Click Here
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If you're at all unsure about whether to come, or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact: Chris Lane on 01202 466408 or John Harris on 01202 427523.
For Meeting & Club Location information click here
For Membership details and a downloadable Membership Form Click Here
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TUCKTON SOCIAL CLUB CAR PARK ACCESS IS FROM OLD PRIORY ROAD.
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Click here for more details
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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
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THIS WEBSITE
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Site last updated by John Harris on 16 July 2018.
Finally, don't forget to recommend this site and the club to your chess friends.
Finally, don't forget to recommend this site and the club to your chess friends.