Horsham Chess Club

Well another season has finished and a big thank you to so many of you all...from the team captains to people putting away tables, chairs and sets.Above all a big thanks to everyone for good humour and excellent bonhomie ! I just hope next season will be as much fun as this one.

See you all again on Tuesday 3 September...enjoy the summer break.

Just a reminder that this Tuesday is the last week of the season ...

News of next years London chess classic

Matt Forster has scored an amazing 7/7 to jointly share the top performance in the Mid Sussex League...well done to him and also to Roger Waddingham who achieved 8.5/11.

Full results at http://www.midsussexchess.org.uk/

Congratulations to Mike Forster for winning the Knockout. After an initial draw with Anthony Higgs he was successful at the second attempt and picks up the Knockout trophy. Mike won the Knockout plate last year so he is building up an excellent track record in this event!

No, this is not a spoof!

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/10468675.Sussex_University_students_aim_t...

Congratulations to Anthony Higgs who can not be caught in the Rook now.

Congratulations also to Paul Richardson for winning the Knight which secures him promotion to the Bishop for next season.

We are just waiting for the final results in the Bishop...

HJCC members Matthew Forster and Oliver Thorne were part of the winning Sussex team at the EPSCA Under 11 finals in Nottingham.

A much awaited (twice postponed) match finally took place – and an out of form Horsham team lost their second match of the season. Nevertheless ...

Just a quick reminder to all parents that there is no junior chess tomorrow due to half term. See you again next week.