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8/5/10 MCF FORUM
As you are probably aware, there have been problems with the recently introduced forum to the site. No end of fiddling has produced any improvement so far.
Consequently we have decided to reinstall this feature and try again. This will mean that all data entered on the forum will be lost. Also members will have to register again.
I am sorry for this but feel that this has to be resolved sooner than later and will done in the next few days.
As you are probably aware, there have been problems with the recently introduced forum to the site. No end of fiddling has produced any improvement so far.
Consequently we have decided to reinstall this feature and try again. This will mean that all data entered on the forum will be lost. Also members will have to register again.
I am sorry for this but feel that this has to be resolved sooner than later and will done in the next few days.
27/4/10 TOURNAMENT NEWS
Keith Arkell will be giving a 30 board Simultaineous at The Institute, Cheadle Hulme on 6th May. Still places available, and at £10 per head it should be a good evenings chess. See www.e2e4.org.uk/ for details.
MANCHESTER JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Satursay 12th June 2010, at Sunninghill Primary School, Goldsmith Street, Deane, Bolton.
Entry Form with more details.
15/4/10 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Excitement is building in chess circles on the coming match between Anand and Topalov. The challenger Topalov is known for his attacking style of play and so it should prove more exciting than the last match vs Kramnik.
Game 1 is scheduled to be played on April 23rd and you can view the
official website here.
LATEST: Due to the volcano ash cloud Anand was late arriving at the venue so the first game will take place on Saturday April 24th at 3pm. The rest of the games will be played at 1pm.
Game 1 is scheduled to be played on April 23rd and you can view the
official website here.
LATEST: Due to the volcano ash cloud Anand was late arriving at the venue so the first game will take place on Saturday April 24th at 3pm. The rest of the games will be played at 1pm.
14/4/10 SUMMER LEAGUE
This Years Summer League AGM will be at the Lass O Gowrie pub on Monday April 26th starting at 7.45 pm. The Lass O’Gowrie pub is situated at 36 Charles Street, Manchester M1 7DB. Car parking is on Charles Street.
Please let David Kierman know how many teams you will be putting in, the bottom division has only 4 players in a team.
Form for submitting team details
Please let David Kierman know how many teams you will be putting in, the bottom division has only 4 players in a team.
Form for submitting team details
13/4/10 BOLTON EASTER CONGRESS
Two games from the recent Easter Congress have been added to the Games page. Photos from the event will be available shortly.
The Summer Chess League is now under way and a fixture list has been added to the S E Lancs page. Also the details of new clubs Ashton and Bramhall have been added to the clubs page.
LATEST: Bramhall details have been updated.
LATEST: Bramhall details have been updated.
3/6/10 SUMMER CHESS
We have reserved the dates of 3 to 5 September at Woolton Hall on the Fallowfield campus of the University
http://www.conference.manchester.ac.uk/meetingmanchester/venues/fallowfield/wooltonhall/
This gives us a better venue than previously, with more room and light, access to pleasant outdoor area for analysis, picnics etc if weather permits and indoors if not, with toilet facilities (so avoiding the need as last year to exit the building)
Parking is free at the Armitage Centre which is about 5 minutes walk and the venue is easily accessible by public transport with bus stops nearby
There will be onsite student accommodation available at just over £30 per night bed and breakfast
Alternatively, there is hotel accommodation within a couple of minutes walk
http://www.chancellorshotel.co.uk/
We are hoping that the Cafe on campus at Owens Park will be available for hot and cold food, but this is to be confirmed.
Details to follow when finalised
Mick Norris
MCF Congress Director.
http://www.conference.manchester.ac.uk/meetingmanchester/venues/fallowfield/wooltonhall/
This gives us a better venue than previously, with more room and light, access to pleasant outdoor area for analysis, picnics etc if weather permits and indoors if not, with toilet facilities (so avoiding the need as last year to exit the building)
Parking is free at the Armitage Centre which is about 5 minutes walk and the venue is easily accessible by public transport with bus stops nearby
There will be onsite student accommodation available at just over £30 per night bed and breakfast
Alternatively, there is hotel accommodation within a couple of minutes walk
http://www.chancellorshotel.co.uk/
We are hoping that the Cafe on campus at Owens Park will be available for hot and cold food, but this is to be confirmed.
Details to follow when finalised
Mick Norris
MCF Congress Director.
2/7/10 MANCHESTER CONGRESS
The 2010/2011 season will see the creation of the Northern League in the hope that this will encourage more teams from the North of England and Scotland to participate in the 4NCL. The Northern League will have the same format and rules as existing 4NCL Division 3 (six boards, no female player requirement, Swiss system, FIDE rated, ECF graded, two matches a weekend etc).
21/7/10 DIGITAL CLOCKS
We have agreed to purchase 80 digital clocks (DGT 2010 models to be precise), with a view to 40 being kept for use by congresses and the county teams, and 40 being sold to MCF member clubs (I have provisional orders for 18 already).
I have been offered a price of £42:50 per clock as part of a bulk order with another organisation. If any clubs within the MCF wish to be part of this order, please email mick@pcfp.co.uk by Saturday 31 July (I need to know in case we need to increase the size of our order i.e. in case clubs want more than 40 between them).
Mick Norris
MCF President
I have been offered a price of £42:50 per clock as part of a bulk order with another organisation. If any clubs within the MCF wish to be part of this order, please email mick@pcfp.co.uk by Saturday 31 July (I need to know in case we need to increase the size of our order i.e. in case clubs want more than 40 between them).
Mick Norris
MCF President
Three Sections: Open Tournament.. Major Under 165.. Knights Under 125
Free on campus parking... ECF Graded... University Accommodation
PRIZES: Main Prizes all Sections First £220 Second £110 Third £55
Grading Prizes: Open £50 Under 185 Major £50 Under 145 Knights £50 Under 110
*Improved playing standards*
Entry Forms Word PDF
Free on campus parking... ECF Graded... University Accommodation
PRIZES: Main Prizes all Sections First £220 Second £110 Third £55
Grading Prizes: Open £50 Under 185 Major £50 Under 145 Knights £50 Under 110
*Improved playing standards*
Entry Forms Word PDF
7/8/10 NEWS UPDATES
British Championship
Congratulations to Mickey Adams for a powerful performance in winning this years Championship. The result was never in doubt. Stephen Gordon rather spoiled his fighting comeback after an early loss to lose in the last round. Ali Jaunooby of Three Cs also, had a great tournament and will add a couple of games to the website in due course.
Manchester Juniors will be playing at the Manchester Town Hall on Wednesday 11th against a German Team. The details are on the Junior News page and spectators are welcome.
Manchester League v Bradford District Chess Association on Sunday 17th October in Bradford. The friendly will be over 20 boards of all grades and if you want to play in this event contact John Reyes on chillereyes@hotmail.com
Congratulations to Mickey Adams for a powerful performance in winning this years Championship. The result was never in doubt. Stephen Gordon rather spoiled his fighting comeback after an early loss to lose in the last round. Ali Jaunooby of Three Cs also, had a great tournament and will add a couple of games to the website in due course.
Manchester Juniors will be playing at the Manchester Town Hall on Wednesday 11th against a German Team. The details are on the Junior News page and spectators are welcome.
Manchester League v Bradford District Chess Association on Sunday 17th October in Bradford. The friendly will be over 20 boards of all grades and if you want to play in this event contact John Reyes on chillereyes@hotmail.com
