- Man with Hat
- Sep 23, 2016
As the constellations line up for the autumn equinox, the northern hemisphere prepares to plunge into increasing darkness and the Chess season is prepared with the Annual Fixtures Meeting. For those blissfully unaware, this is like sexed up speed dating too hot for Channel 5.
Arguments over the composition of previous divisions have raged on for hundreds of years as chess federations have been riven and families torn apart for generations. Last year saw an almost perfect composition with no club being forced to place more than one team in the same division. Marple, Stockport, East Cheshire and Macclesfield all fielding one team in each division. This couldn’t last and the established principle of supporting promotion and relegation would surely attract collateral damage.
As the teams were read out, it became clear that Division 2 could not attract the numbers needed for an amicable split. Icy stares and daggers being drawn, the only person missing was Clint Eastwood. And then, out of the darkness, the white knight on the steed, Chorlton offer to place another team (Chorlton B) into Division 2.
Audible relief and on to the speed dating.
Confirmation of the fixtures to follow soon.
LET BATTLE COMMENCE!
- Man with Hat
- Sep 23, 2016
One final bit of self-indulgent back slapping.
Macclesfield `C` - Captain’s report
Stockport League Division 3
A superb season from Macclesfield `C`. Starting slowly with a loss and draw against Marple, the team then embarked on an amazing run of 9 wins out of 10 powering clear with a game to spare and winning the title with a points to matches ratio even better than the B team had achieved in winning this division the previous year.
3 ever presents helped with the consistency. Marc was half a point short of 50% which was an excellent performance playing mostly on the top board. Captain Mick scored 67% bettered only by David S who scored 75%.
David M lost only once for the C team on his way to 5/8 (62.5%). Thanks also to Pete for his efforts in the first half of the season, Tom for the second half of the season, Angie for her last minute stand-ins and to all those who took part in what was a magical campaign.
- Man with Hat
- Aug 29, 2016
Membership of the English Chess Federation is now due for renewal (31/8/16) unless you have previously bought the 3 year option (see below).
Bronze membership (for those that wish to play more than a couple of league games)
(£15 per year or £45 for 3 years - brilliant!!)
Silver membership (for those who wish to play in congresses)
(£22 per year or £66 for 3 years)
Gold membership (for those who wish to enter FIDE rated events)
(£32 per year or £96 for 3 years)
Platinum membership
(£60 per year or £180 for 3 years)
Junior rates are discounted and Junior Silver is FREE for first time subscribers.
£1 discount for those applying or renewing online via the Paysubs website.
Full details available from the ECF website
Man with Hat