Another sunny and bright day so it was great to welcome 23 juniors at the club today. It was Tristan’s last day today and we will be sorry to see him move on but he has done very well in the advanced group and I am delighted to approve his Duke of Edinburgh award scheme as chess is one of his subjects – we wish him well.

Welcome to Sarah who is just 7 years old and it was great to see her win her 1^st game today.

Summary of events.

• 1^st session 10-11am
• Tony led the puzzle chase and set a variety of puzzles for his advanced class to solve and think about.
• Eric went through an opening and middle game with Kautum who is progressing and looks promising now.
• Martin shared his expertise with Nirvan and Markas
• Paul did a fine job standing in for Steve with the beginners of Liam and Willow and newcomer Sarah who is clearly more than a beginner. She will move up next week.

• 2^nd session 11-30-12.30pm
• Martin took the advanced group through an exiting attacking game by Gary Kasparov – https://xco.ysa.mybluehost.me/website_cb3a4304/games/. He also went through 3 puzzles –

Puzzle 1 – White to play and win

Puzzle 2 – Black to play and give checkmate.

Puzzle 3 – White to play and checkmate

• Eric reviewed a game between Hektor and Oakley – they did well.
• Paul took Nilay/Mariella/Manvik and Holly though basics in the openings.

Ladder Board Games Results

1^st Session

Rafan 0 1 Peter, Nicolas 1 0 Nathaniel, Tristan 1 0 Coach

Nirvan 1 0 Markas, Liam 0 1 Sarah, Willow 0 1 Kautum

2^nd Session

Zayaan 0 1 Nicolas, Oakley 0 1 Andrew, Hektor ½ ½ Arthur, Holly ½ ½ Manvik,

Mariella 1 0 Nilay.

Ladder Board Tables…………………………………………………..

2 weeks to go for the Ladder board games and Nicolas in edging ahead win 6 points from Peter and Nathaniel who are both on 5 – Nicolas to play Peter next Saturday.

In the intermediate section Nirvan is on 5 points and Nicolas on 4 – they will be playing each other next week.

2^nd session points are wide open and anything can happen over the next two weeks, it is all to play for.

We have asked all parents to register their children for the competition on the 19/7 and look forward to a good number of entrants to finish the season. You can download the form below (right click and Save As)

Many thanks to Tony, Paul and Martin for supporting the session today and make it all possible.

Eric Sachs

Puzzle Solutions

Puzzle 1 – 1. Qxf8! Rxf8 2. R1d6 mate

Puzzle 2 – 1…Qg4+!! 2. Bxg4 Rg2+ 3. Kh1 Rxh2+ 4. Kg1 Rag2 mate

Puzzle 3 – 1. Qxf7+ Kh8 2. Qf8+! Rxf8 3. Rxf8+ Kg7 4. R1f7 mate