10 second 'buzzer' 7 round tournament
There was a real buzz at our club on Friday 10 September 2021 as we held our 10 second 'buzzer' 7 round tournament last Friday which proved to be very exciting and great fun!
18 players took part which was just about the right number as it meant we could space the tables out with 2 extra tables for the book sale.
18 players took part which was just about the right number as it meant we could space the tables out with 2 extra tables for the book sale.
Having dodged the 1st round by taking a bye, Richard Ursell won the rest of his games to score 6.5 points to win comfortably. It was pleasing to see 4 juniors taking part.
Southbourne Chess Club has now met up on the last two Fridays at its home, the Tuckton Social Club, 222 Tuckton Road, Bournemouth, BH6 3AA with excellent attendances including a number of juniors. Visitors are welcome and there will be no charge in August so please do come along if you fancy a friendly over the board chess game on a Friday evening. Please read its website https://southbournechessclub.weebly.com/ for suggested Covid observations.
"Fun" 10 Second Buzzer Tournament Results
The Southbourne Chess Club - 10 second Buzzer Tournament 2019Our (The Southbourne Chess Club) 10 second Buzzer Tournament was held on Friday 13th September. 16 players took part including welcomed guests from Bournemouth, Highcliffe, Poole and Wimborne, and it was won in convincing style by our (Southbourne's) exciting new speed demon, Declan Lovelock, who scored maximum points. Well played Declan, an exceptional performance!
Prizes were also won by Steve Pollyn & Brian Curran for coming joint 2nd and for winning the best U150 score and to John Harris for the best U125 score. All three are to be congratulated. Further, Richard Ursell won a bottle of wine for his excellent joint 2nd place performance. James Forster also performed well to come joint 2nd.
Many thanks and well done to all players who came along to make it a very enjoyable evening and special thanks to those who submitted and purchased chess books.
Prizes were also won by Steve Pollyn & Brian Curran for coming joint 2nd and for winning the best U150 score and to John Harris for the best U125 score. All three are to be congratulated. Further, Richard Ursell won a bottle of wine for his excellent joint 2nd place performance. James Forster also performed well to come joint 2nd.
Many thanks and well done to all players who came along to make it a very enjoyable evening and special thanks to those who submitted and purchased chess books.
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Martin writes
Martin writes
- Good turnout, 24 players.
- Pleasing to see players from other clubs and also some people who don't normally play.
- Great fun, everyone enjoys the buzzer (I think!).
- Bruce Jenks (180) was in good form to win with 6 points out of 7 with Reenen Du Toit (166) and Grzegorz Sawicki (175) equal 2nd half a point behind.
- Some excellent individual performances, particularly Tim McCullagh (86) who despite his grade, scored above 50% and came equal 6th, Ken Dixon (89) who scored 50% and William Norwood (est 80) who scored 3 points in his first tournament.
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"FUN" 10 Second a move Tournament - move on the Buzzer
This popular 'fun' 10 second a move tournament will be held at Tuckton Social Club, 7.15pm to 10.30pm, on Friday 7th September. This will be a prelude to the forthcoming 2nd Dorset Blitz Championships to be held on Sunday 16th September at the Furzebrook Village Hall, Wareham (see www.dorsetchess.co.uk/ for details).
All members from Southbourne CC and visitors from other clubs are very welcome. Please do not forget to bring along your entry £2 fee which will include tea or coffee and a biscuit.
There will be book prizes for the Winner, Best Under 150 and Best Under 125.
In the tea break, at approximately 9pm, there will be a chess book, DVD and other chess item sale. All items will be on sale for £3, £2 and many even at £1!
If anyone has any chess item they no longer require than please bring them along.
Hope to see you there!
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"FUN" 10 Second a move Tournament - move on the Buzzer
This popular 'fun' 10 second a move tournament will be held at Tuckton Social Club, 7.15pm to 10.30pm, on Friday 7th September. This will be a prelude to the forthcoming 2nd Dorset Blitz Championships to be held on Sunday 16th September at the Furzebrook Village Hall, Wareham (see www.dorsetchess.co.uk/ for details).
All members from Southbourne CC and visitors from other clubs are very welcome. Please do not forget to bring along your entry £2 fee which will include tea or coffee and a biscuit.
There will be book prizes for the Winner, Best Under 150 and Best Under 125.
In the tea break, at approximately 9pm, there will be a chess book, DVD and other chess item sale. All items will be on sale for £3, £2 and many even at £1!
If anyone has any chess item they no longer require than please bring them along.
Hope to see you there!
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