Update

It has (rightly) been pointed out that the League website has not been updated for a while - two years! If anyone would like to provide content and regular updates please let a member of the committee know and we can arrange to add you as an Administrator.

A few updates for now:

1) A very belated welcome to Kenilworth, who have entered a team in the First Division. This has helped to really strengthen the First Divison and make it very competitive.

 2) An EGM was held on the 13th September to update and revise all the League Rules. A copy will be issued to all club secretaries and it is also hoped to place a copy on this site for all players to read.

3) Oliver Cosham has resigned as Fixtures secretary. Oliver has given many years service to the League and I am sure we all would like to express our Thanks for the efficient way he organised the Fixtures every year. He will be a very tough act to follow for whoever takes over that position!

University Fixtures Until December 2014

UNIVERSITY A UNIVERSITY B UNIVERSITY C UNIVERSITY D Oct-07 University B (H) University A(A) no game Coventry E (A) Oct-14 no game Rugby A (H) Rugby B (A) Rugby C (H) Oct-21 Coventry A (H) Coventry B (A) Coventry C (C) Coventry G(A) Nov-04 Coventry B (A) Coventry A (H) Coventry D (A) Coventry F (H) Nov-11 Nuneaton B (A) Nuneaton A (H) Nuneaton C (A) Nuneaton E (H) Nov-18 Rugby A (A) no game Newdigate (A) no game Nov-25 Nuneaton A (H) Nuneaton B (A) Nuneaton D (H) Chelmsley Wood (A)

2015 British Chess Championships - to be held at Warwick University

The 2015 British Chess Championships will take place at the University of Warwick from 25 July to 8 August.

Apart from the main championship there are many competitions to suit all tastes including ones of varying length and catering for various grading bands. (Information on who can play is shown here).

So, if you might want to play or watch then don't book your holiday in that period.

The website for more information is http://britishchesschampionships.co.uk/ (currently showing mostly information about the 2014 event - this will give you an idea of what you could be in for).

U140 and U120 County Championship captains sought

Warwickshire Chess Association are seeking volunteers to captain teams in the Under 140 and Under 120 County Championship in 2014/15. To express an interest, please contact Alex Holowczak at alexholowczak@gmail.com before 31st July. If there are no volunteers by the passing of the deadline, then these teams will not run next season. (Message received via Mike J).

Coventry Chess Academy

Message from Mike Johnson:  Short video promoting Coventry Chess Academy. Please share link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBJHcQA0kKs

Please remember that drinks need to be BOUGHT rather than BROUGHT ...

Recently at a Nuneaton Club match a member of staff there spotted a visiting player who had a drink not bought on the premises. You are reminded that all the venues we use expect you to buy your drinks while there rather than bringing them along with you.

Some chess clubs have in the past been required to change venue because of this happening and also because, frankly, chess players don't buy a lot at the bar even when they are buying all their drinks there. We are not the most profitable sort of club to host.

Even bringing your own water/soft drinks into the venue could be considered a problem so please don't do it. We have some very supportive venues and we need to support them. Your active co-operation is required. Thanks.

(Posted on behalf of Mike Johnson - wording is mine rather than his).

Jonathan Payne (14) Rugby Chess Club Player - Notice of funeral arrangements

Jonathan Payne (14), a member of the Rugby Junior Chess Club over several years and regular player for the past few seasons in club matches (CDCL and Leamington League) died in a fatal accident shortly before Christmas. An obituary notice from the Coventry Evening Telegraph includes information about his funeral arrangements and is posted on the RCC site.

Jonathan was a dedicated chess player who frequently played for Board 1 for Rugby C this season and occasionally for Rugby B. In junior tournaments was having notable success in the past year. The Junior Club and the teams he played for will miss him so much.

We extend our sympathy to Jonathan's family at this very sad time.

Note that donations rather than flowers are requested.