I have posted a game from the Glasgow Open which was won by Andrew, it is an interesting game against a higher rated opponent. Also in Glasgow were David Newton and Kai Pannwitz.

The Blitz results and report has been posted, don’t forget to come along for the June Blitz!.

I have posted a game by Andrew on our Games Blog page, a good result for him but it could have been so different!, check out an interesting game.

I have added another game from David Cumming, it is well annotated and an excellent game, just have a look from our Games Blog page.

I have updated the Clubs calendar so if you are looking for a chess tournament there are plenty to choose from.

I have also added new links on the "Congress Links" page where you will find live games when the events start.

The April Blitz was almost a junior event this month!, there were 3 adults but the night belonged to the Juniors this time.
Check the Blitz page for the latest results and updates.

 

Inverness was well represented at the recent Edinburgh Congress, there were two entrants in the "Open", Richard Birkett scored 2.5 and Andrew Newton scored 2 points.

In the "Challengers" Kai Pannwitz finished on 1.5 and in the "Knights" both Callum and Sarah Birkett ended up with a very credible 2.5 each.

Edinburgh is probably one of the strongest weekend events in Scotland so well done to all of the Inverness entrants!

A reminder that this months Blitz is being held this Wednesday so let's hope we have another strong event.

Here is a brief report copied from the NEJCA website:

"Fantastic day yesterday in Inverness. Results as follows:
Novice - 1st Aidan Hay, 2nd Callum Smith, 3rd Liam Clunas.
Rising Stars - 1st Nathan Crush, 2nd Sarah Birkett, 3rd Garry Scott-Lodge.
Keith Hoban Memorial Trophy. Ist Callum Birkett, 2nd Euan Gray, 3rd Gwion ap Rheinallt.
We were delighted to see so many children from all over the highlands and islands taking part and hope everyone had a good day. Thanks to the Chieftain Hotel for providing us with a great venue and special chess menu - Liz and her team did us proud. We'll be back next year!"

Well done to Callum Birkett for winning the top tournament, the Keith Hoban Trophy, it was stated at the prizegiving that every winner of this trophy has played in the Scottish Junior team, is this going to be Callums plans!.

Not to be out done, Sarah Birkett finished 2nd in the "Rising Stars" event, brilliant results considering neither play chess regularly at the moment, lets hope these results will inspire them to greater achievements!

This event has just ended here at the Chieftain Hotel.

It was the busiest tournament to date with 55 entrants from as far away as Stornoway!, a big thanks must go to all the parents and teachers who brought the chess stars to Inverness and of course thanks to the A Team from NEJCA who ran this wonderful event.

A special mention must be made of the brilliant food and service we recieved from Liz and the team from the Cheiftain hotel. We all had the luxury of a hot meal served in record time during a quick lunch break. The menu was made up special for the event with the dishes all named after chess pieces!. It must also be mentioned that the venue was provide free of charge which makes this NEJCA event the cheapest in Scotland to enter!.

I have posted the photos of prize winners and the entrants in our "Photo" page and a full list of prize winners can be found on the NEJCA site soon.

Thank you to all who made this a brilliant day and also to the real stars, the entrants!.

 The Blitz results and report have been added, check out the new leaders, note I said leaders, the first place is still being held by the man from St Andrews, Andrew Newton!.

Also re: Richard Birketts retirement from running the Blitz :o(

See you all next week.

The Keith Hoban Memorial Trophy is again being held at the Chieftain Hotel on Saturday March 24th at 10am.
It is a very prestigious Junior event and an early entry is recommended.
The entry form can be found here or you can call Arlene Grant (details are on the entry form) who will be able to give you all the details.
The event is expertly run by the team from NEJCA and is supported by the Chieftain hotel, it would be appreciated if all those attending respect the hotel is a business and  providing the venue for free, therefore it would be courteous if you bring your own food to the hotel please enjoy lunch off the premises.
There are going to be officials visiting from the Scottish Chess Association, a first for Inverness and I hope they will see how well attended NEJCA events are up here in the wilds!
See all you on the day.