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On a bright and sunny day we had a total of 17 juniors who came along and with others due to return after the Easter break we look forward to seeing all in the coming weeks.  Graham continued with the Read more

The Kingside attack is attractive because it involves combination play with sacrifices and surprise moves. It aims for a quick checkmate, but when and how do you start the attack. Firstly, let’s look at a typical castled position where the Read more

A much reduced number of juniors due to the Easter break however we still had a good amount of 13 budding keen enthusiastic players yesterday.  Players were – Harry, Max, Nicolas, Larissa, Aarav, Noah, Markas, Joey, Neil, Rafan, Rowley and Read more

Our last Saturday before the Easter weekend saw 26 juniors attend our end of term Swiss Tournament, 5 rounds with 10mins ea on the clock and what a great feast of chess we had. Zander won the Major with Nicolas Read more

In our penultimate Saturday for this term we had 23 juniors who came to learn and play chess. With the conclusion of the Ladder tournament today, some last minute jostling on the leader board took place. A warm welcome to Read more

Apologies for the delay of this post, but my computer is in ‘hospital’ having a brain implant, I’ve managed to use another computer without the normal facilities, so this newsletter will be shorter than normal. 20 juniors attended our Saturday Read more

ICAD Blitz Chess Tournament ICAD (Indian Cultural Association of Dorset) held two exciting 10 minute chess tournaments last Sunday from 12noon to 7pm at the Muscliff Community Centre. There were 2 sections. Sadly I can’t find any further information about this, so if anyone has any details or Read more

‘Springing’ into our first Saturday of March came 26 enthusiastic chess prodigies, all champing at the bit to play a proper game. But for the first half an hour, we try to teach chess skills at all levels. Leo took Read more

Leo wins again, can anyone recommend a Trophy Cabinet maker? Many congratulations Leo, good luck in the next round. For full details click on link below:- https://chess-results.com/tnr871560.aspx?lan=1&art=1&rd=6&turdet=YES

25 enthusiastic juniors came to learn and enjoy chess today.  Dorset chess championships – 18/2/24  Congratulations to Zander and Leo for winning their respective under 14 and under 12 sections. Also well done to Nicolas for coming 3rd in the Read more