THE 3rd DORSET BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP
10.15am to 5.30pm, Sunday 22nd September 2019
Furzebrook Village Hall, 116 Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR
Declan Lovelock becomes Dorset Blitz Champion with brilliant performance; Results tables added 22 Sept: 36 took part in 3 groups of 12 in an acclaimed day of speed chess. This included an excellent number of 7 juniors. Feedback to organisers Steve Peirson and Martin Simons was that it was really enjoyed and good fun. Also an excellent lunch, with Martin providing his now famous hot food.
Junior Declan swept to victory with 10 wins from 11 games played. It says much for the dominance and exceptional potential of this young man that a major talking point was his solitary loss to Jamie MacDonald. Jamie became busy helping others understand how he achieved this win against the odds. Declan won the Southbourne 10 Second Buzzer with 6/6 just a week ago.
Picture above Declan, foreground and on the left
Apart from Declan, 6 juniors won prizes. Vaughan de Grave (Ringwood) won 1st Junior prize. Florence Spirling (Purbeck), age 10, achieved 2nd Junior prize.
Junior Declan swept to victory with 10 wins from 11 games played. It says much for the dominance and exceptional potential of this young man that a major talking point was his solitary loss to Jamie MacDonald. Jamie became busy helping others understand how he achieved this win against the odds. Declan won the Southbourne 10 Second Buzzer with 6/6 just a week ago.
Picture above Declan, foreground and on the left
Apart from Declan, 6 juniors won prizes. Vaughan de Grave (Ringwood) won 1st Junior prize. Florence Spirling (Purbeck), age 10, achieved 2nd Junior prize.
* Players will be placed into all-play-all groups based on grade.
* Depending on the number of entrants, we will have either 10-player groups (9 rounds) with a time control of 10 mins + 5 secs or 12-player groups (11 rounds) with a time control of 8 mins + 3 secs.
* Prizes for top two juniors (under 18 on 1st Sept. 2019).
* Prize for best veteran (65 or over on 1st Sept. 2019).
* FREE hot and cold buffet lunch!
* FREE refreshments all day.
Minimum Guaranteed Prizes for Each Section:
1st Prize - £50
2nd Prize - £25
The Dorset Blitz Trophy will be awarded to the winner of the highest graded group.
(Please note we reserve the right to retain the trophy in the event of a non-local winner)
Entry Fee: £12.00 (£8.00 for juniors)
or £17.00 for entries received after 20th September.
(Note: depending on numbers already entered, entries on the day may not be accepted)
This event is being sponsored by The Dorset County Chess Association
Please come and support Dorset Chess!!
Enter online at www.dorsetchess.co.uk or use the form below
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ENTRY FORM Please send to: Steve Peirson, 37 Sandford Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4DQ
(Tel: 01929-552504 email: [email protected])
Name ................................................................... Current standard grade ............... Club ..............................................
Address ................................................................... Please indicate if veteran (V) or junior (J): ..………………
................................................................... Entry Fee £................
…................................................................ Donation £................ (To help defray expenses, thank you)
…................................................................ TOTAL £............... Please make cheques payable to:-
Dorset County Chess Association
Tel ...................................................................
Email …………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………… (For next year’s notification)
* Depending on the number of entrants, we will have either 10-player groups (9 rounds) with a time control of 10 mins + 5 secs or 12-player groups (11 rounds) with a time control of 8 mins + 3 secs.
* Prizes for top two juniors (under 18 on 1st Sept. 2019).
* Prize for best veteran (65 or over on 1st Sept. 2019).
* FREE hot and cold buffet lunch!
* FREE refreshments all day.
Minimum Guaranteed Prizes for Each Section:
1st Prize - £50
2nd Prize - £25
The Dorset Blitz Trophy will be awarded to the winner of the highest graded group.
(Please note we reserve the right to retain the trophy in the event of a non-local winner)
Entry Fee: £12.00 (£8.00 for juniors)
or £17.00 for entries received after 20th September.
(Note: depending on numbers already entered, entries on the day may not be accepted)
This event is being sponsored by The Dorset County Chess Association
Please come and support Dorset Chess!!
Enter online at www.dorsetchess.co.uk or use the form below
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ENTRY FORM Please send to: Steve Peirson, 37 Sandford Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4DQ
(Tel: 01929-552504 email: [email protected])
Name ................................................................... Current standard grade ............... Club ..............................................
Address ................................................................... Please indicate if veteran (V) or junior (J): ..………………
................................................................... Entry Fee £................
…................................................................ Donation £................ (To help defray expenses, thank you)
…................................................................ TOTAL £............... Please make cheques payable to:-
Dorset County Chess Association
Tel ...................................................................
Email …………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………… (For next year’s notification)
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THE 2nd DORSET BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIPS
CLICK HERE FOR THE RESULTS
10.15am to 5.30pm, Sunday 16th September 2018
Furzebrook Village Hall, 116 Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR
* 11 rounds
* Subject to the availability of suitable digital clocks, the time control will be 5 mins + 5 secs; otherwise the time control will be 20 minute games (i.e. 10 minutes for each player)
* Players placed into groups based on grade with each group comprising up to 12 players
* Prizes for top two juniors (under 18 on 16-9-18)
* Prize for best veteran (65 or over on 16-9-18)
* FREE hot and cold buffet lunch!
* FREE on-site refreshments all day
Minimum Guaranteed Prizes for Each Section:
1st Prize – £50
2nd Prize – £25
The Dorset Blitz Trophy will be awarded to the winner of the highest graded group.
(Please note we reserve the right to retain the trophy in the event of a non-local winner)
Entry Fee: £12.00 (£8.00 for juniors)
OR £17.00 for entries received after 14th September.
Please note: Depending on numbers already entered, entries on the day may not be accepted
This event is being sponsored by The Dorset County Chess Association
Click here for online Entry Form
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10.15am to 5.30pm, Sunday 16th September 2018
Furzebrook Village Hall, 116 Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR
* 11 rounds
* Subject to the availability of suitable digital clocks, the time control will be 5 mins + 5 secs; otherwise the time control will be 20 minute games (i.e. 10 minutes for each player)
* Players placed into groups based on grade with each group comprising up to 12 players
* Prizes for top two juniors (under 18 on 16-9-18)
* Prize for best veteran (65 or over on 16-9-18)
* FREE hot and cold buffet lunch!
* FREE on-site refreshments all day
Minimum Guaranteed Prizes for Each Section:
1st Prize – £50
2nd Prize – £25
The Dorset Blitz Trophy will be awarded to the winner of the highest graded group.
(Please note we reserve the right to retain the trophy in the event of a non-local winner)
Entry Fee: £12.00 (£8.00 for juniors)
OR £17.00 for entries received after 14th September.
Please note: Depending on numbers already entered, entries on the day may not be accepted
This event is being sponsored by The Dorset County Chess Association
Click here for online Entry Form
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2nd Dorset Blitz – 30 competitors & big success; Further Steve report + cross-tables + photo linksOrganiser Steve Peirson reports on a most successful day on Sun 16 Sept ’18 at Furzebrook, nr Wareham
“Everything went very well – we had 3 groups of 10 players and we extended the time limit to 10 mins + 5 sec increment. These are the prize winners:- Group A
1st = Paul Hampton, Mark Littleton and Martin Simons – £25 each
Grading prize (U-180) Grzegorz Sawicki – £20
Group B
1st Ronnie Burton – £50
2nd Martin Clancy – £25
Grading prize (U-140) Richard Smith – £20
Group C
1st Thomas Trach – £50
2nd = Simon Bown, Ray Hunt, Derek Mount – £10 each
Grading prize= Tim McCullagh, Christine Roberts – £10 each
Best veteran Derek Mount – £20
Best junior Ted Paul – £20
In the meantime, well done to all those who took part and many congratulations to the various winners. And special thanks to the principal organiser, Steve Peirson, who worked tirelessly over several months to make it a success. And also commendations to Martin Simons who contributed significantly with several aspects of the competition, including his renowned hot dishes at lunch
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Mon 17 Sept 7.30pm
Steve has uploaded to the website this follow-on report and below that the 3 results tables. There are also lots more photos and there are now links to these
Despite a slow start, we ended up with 30 players – the same as last year. We were able to split them into 3 groups of 10 so we made the decision to have 9 rounds rather than the advertised 11. As we wanted the players to have essentially the same amount of chess as they would have had over 11 rounds, we increased the time limit from 5 mins + 5 secs to 10 mins + 5 secs.
Group C was closely fought with Thomas Trach winning his last round game to finish just half a point ahead of Ray Hunt, Simon Bown and Derek Mount who tied for second place. Group B was a two-horse race but Ronnie Burton’s last round win against his closest rival Martin Clancy gave him first place with a magnificent 8 / 9 with Martin finishing second on 6 / 9. Group A was another close finish with 5 players all in with a chance going into the last round. Martin Simons agreed a quick draw with Keith Gregory and waited to see if anyone else could catch him. Paul Hampton beat Peter Anderson in the clash between the top two seeds to draw level with Martin and then Mark Littleton mated Allan Pleasants to also tie for first.
I’d like to thank Martin Simons, not only for the fantastic food he lays on at lunchtime, but also for his support and advice in the run up to the tournament. Thanks also to Mike Jay for his support on the website – he did a great job advertising the event and the list of entrants was always up to date. Just two more to go… thanks to Derek Mount for helping me setup the tables and chairs and to Richard Ursell for taking the photos of the prize-giving.
Finally I’d like to thank all the players for turning up and making it a successful event – I look forward to seeing you all next year.
Steve Peirson, 2nd Blitz Organiser posted 17 Sept ’18
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“Everything went very well – we had 3 groups of 10 players and we extended the time limit to 10 mins + 5 sec increment. These are the prize winners:- Group A
1st = Paul Hampton, Mark Littleton and Martin Simons – £25 each
Grading prize (U-180) Grzegorz Sawicki – £20
Group B
1st Ronnie Burton – £50
2nd Martin Clancy – £25
Grading prize (U-140) Richard Smith – £20
Group C
1st Thomas Trach – £50
2nd = Simon Bown, Ray Hunt, Derek Mount – £10 each
Grading prize= Tim McCullagh, Christine Roberts – £10 each
Best veteran Derek Mount – £20
Best junior Ted Paul – £20
In the meantime, well done to all those who took part and many congratulations to the various winners. And special thanks to the principal organiser, Steve Peirson, who worked tirelessly over several months to make it a success. And also commendations to Martin Simons who contributed significantly with several aspects of the competition, including his renowned hot dishes at lunch
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Mon 17 Sept 7.30pm
Steve has uploaded to the website this follow-on report and below that the 3 results tables. There are also lots more photos and there are now links to these
Despite a slow start, we ended up with 30 players – the same as last year. We were able to split them into 3 groups of 10 so we made the decision to have 9 rounds rather than the advertised 11. As we wanted the players to have essentially the same amount of chess as they would have had over 11 rounds, we increased the time limit from 5 mins + 5 secs to 10 mins + 5 secs.
Group C was closely fought with Thomas Trach winning his last round game to finish just half a point ahead of Ray Hunt, Simon Bown and Derek Mount who tied for second place. Group B was a two-horse race but Ronnie Burton’s last round win against his closest rival Martin Clancy gave him first place with a magnificent 8 / 9 with Martin finishing second on 6 / 9. Group A was another close finish with 5 players all in with a chance going into the last round. Martin Simons agreed a quick draw with Keith Gregory and waited to see if anyone else could catch him. Paul Hampton beat Peter Anderson in the clash between the top two seeds to draw level with Martin and then Mark Littleton mated Allan Pleasants to also tie for first.
I’d like to thank Martin Simons, not only for the fantastic food he lays on at lunchtime, but also for his support and advice in the run up to the tournament. Thanks also to Mike Jay for his support on the website – he did a great job advertising the event and the list of entrants was always up to date. Just two more to go… thanks to Derek Mount for helping me setup the tables and chairs and to Richard Ursell for taking the photos of the prize-giving.
Finally I’d like to thank all the players for turning up and making it a successful event – I look forward to seeing you all next year.
Steve Peirson, 2nd Blitz Organiser posted 17 Sept ’18
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