I hope everyone is keeping safe and well.

For many I am sure, club chess will seem like a distant memory and It may still be a good while longer before we can all safely enjoy over the board chess again.

The LDCL have indicated that a return to competitive play would require the ECF to take a lead in how this can be held, and I am sure many more discussions will follow at a club and venue level before we finally get there.

Meanwhile for those interested, the July ECF grades have been published on the grading database website.

Take care and keep safe