Preston Chess Club

Peter Jowett is the 2016 Christmas Blitz Champion

Wednesday evenings, using the upstairs room at the Ale Emporium (PR1 2XQ, formerly the Bitter Suite) which is on Fylde Road opposite the student union and kind of set back and behind the Mad Ferret.

It is possible to park right outside although difficult to get into. Also there is free on-road parking nearby on Kirkham Street after 6pm, or Maudland Road.

7:30pm Stanley Arms

Club night at The Stanley Arms

Until further notice the club is meeting on Thursdays at The Stanley Arms, see http://chess.popmalc.org.uk/node/2387

Some Wednesdays there may be matches at Beautiful Planet. The next one is on Wednesday March 18th. Also if anyone wants to play friendly games they can come along but it will cost you £1. See http://chess.popmalc.org.uk/node/2379 for directions

We are trying out a new venue - The Stanley Arms, Lancaster Road next to the Guild Hall for the first time on Thursday February 12th.

I have attached some directions and a map for visiting teams:

Whilst the Unicorn is unavailable, some matches are taking place at Beautiful Planet 53a Friargate.

I am attaching a map and directions for the benefit of visiting clubs.

The function room at the Unicorn is temporarily unavailable because it failed a fire inspection because of the fire exit door. We don't yet know when this will be fixed. We can still meet downstairs in the pub for casual games but this is unsuitable for matches.

We are going to try out Beautiful Planet Wednesday Jan 14th for club night, with a view to using it for match nights if it seems ok.

Round 1 Results (One still to play)

http://chess.popmalc.org.uk/sites/chess.popmalc.org.uk/files/Capture.PNG

Round 2 Results (Only one completed so far)

http://chess.popmalc.org.uk/sites/chess.popmalc.org.uk/files/Capture2.PNG

Two matches left to play, and one of them crucial to the outcome.

Top spot is currently held by Malcolm. He can be joined by David Jarmany. However, David has to beat Phil first!

The other match is Andrew De Santos v David Tuke.

In the event of a tie for first place, then there will be a play-off as follows:

2 rounds of 30 minutes each, with each colour.

If still tied, then an Armageddon round, where black has draw odds but less time.