KO Finals
Congratulations to Stratford’s U1600 KO team for winning the cup against Solihull in the KO final last night. Solid performance on all boards resulted in a 3-1 win for Stratford.
Commiserations to Stratford’s Open KO team, who valiantly made it to the final to face Kenilworth. Outgraded on all boards by 300 ELO points and succumbed to a 4.5-0.5 loss. Solid play from Alex, who took the only point for the team against a strong opponent.
Summer Handicap 2025
Just a quick reminder to let Richard Buxton know if you wish to join the Summer Handicap tournament starting on 10th June.
Online clubnight links for May
15th May
https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/5672647
22nd May
https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/5672649
29th May
https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/5672653
Stratford Chess Club AGM
The 2025 Stratford Chess Club AGM will be held at Venture House on Tuesday, 3rd June at 19.30. Please send any agenda items for inclusion to Peter Stiff by 27th May. Thank you.
Amongst the agenda items for discussion at the AGM will be the preliminary team selection for the 2025-2026 Leamington League season.
If you want to be included in a team for the following season, please join us at the AGM.
If you are unable to attend the AGM, please let me know in advance and confirm your availability for team selection.
Summer Handicap 2025
Dear All.
I am proposing to hold the Summer handicap again this year.
It will be held over 6 weeks from Tuesday 10th June.
Please let me know if you want to take part by emiling me at richard.buxton@talktalk.net.
You are allowed 2 half point byes if you need them, excluding the final round.
The winner will be the club champion for 2025.
Hopefully we will get a good respose and it will be as enjoyable as last year.
Thank you.
Richard.
LDCL AGM
The LDCL AGM will take place on the 5th of June at Shirley Chess Club, with a 19.45 start time. All LDCL members are welcome to attend. Please let your relevant club organiser know if you have anything you would like to see tabled at the meeting.
