Horsham Chess Club

Four Crowborough juniors travelled to Horsham to kickstart our campaign in the MSL's new rapidplay league and an exciting match ensued...

A sparkling combination... lasting 60 years!

A pleasant evening at The Args ended with victory for Horsham, but by a narrower margin than the score suggests...

The 2nd team had a disappointing Division 1 match away at Haywards Heath, eventually losing 4-1. Despite being heavily out-graded on the top two boards both Phil & Peter had very close matches - their opponents only gaining advantages towards the very end of the playing session.

Following Horsham 5's overturning of Horsham 4 last week, the first team managed to avoid the banana skin and eased past the second team last night...

Horsham 4 were humbled last night in the opening MSL match of the season against Horsham 5. The match had been brought forward by one week to assist Horsham 4 with player availability!

First blood went to a joyful Oliver, defeating the 4th team captain. I managed to make it 2 up for the 5th team with a victory over John Marshall. Mick Harris restored some standing for the 4th team, but with Richard B beating Richard M, the victory was assured. Finally, with only personal honour at stake, Nick managed to make the bottom line look not too bad for the "stronger" team.

Matthew and Lucy are well north of the Arctic Circle as part of an SJC team preparing to take on junior teams from Paris and Russia...

Tuesday 18 October is the first match for Horsham teams.

Horsham 2 host Horsham 1 and Horsham 4 host Horsham 5...best of luck to all teams!

Horsham 3 have to wait until 25 October to host Eastbourne 1.

Throughout the season the junior club members play some serious chess alongside the more lighthearted variety and the training. Here's the results for the season just gone...

It was great to meet up with everyone again last night! I will be updating the minutes in due course but we have some special treats ahead...watch this space.