24 November 2023
South Lakes Congress 2024
The Entry Form can be seen here, and on the Tournaments Page.
19th October 2023
Long Marton School Chess Tournament September 2023
A report by John. See it here.
7th October 2023
Cumbria Chess Rapid Play Team Championship 2023
The competition has been postponed until later in the season.
8th October 2023
Whitaker Round 1
The draw for the 1st round of the Whitaker took place at Kendal Chess Club.
The details are on the Whitaker Page.
7th October 2023
Cumbria Chess Rapid Play Team Championship 2023
A One Day 5 Round Chess Rapid Play Team Handicap Championship will be held on Saturday October 21st 2023 at
The Crown Hotel
Eamont Bridge
Penrith CA10 2BX
Tel no: 01768 892 092
Teams of 3 players are eligible to enter from all Chess clubs
Full details can be seen here.
1st October 2023
Long Marton School Chess Tournament September 2023
It was reported on in the News and Star. See it here.
A report from .John Lydon -
The Cumbria Junior Chess Tournament took place at Long Marton Community School on Saturday 30/09/2023. There were Under 18 and Under 13 sections. Johnny Robson became the Under 18 Cumbria Champion with a very impressive performance including a nail biting win over last year’s champion. Fifteen players contested this group. Johnny is pictured here holding his winner’s trophy and being presented with his certificate by tournament controller Peter Hanks. |
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This was the second post lockdown Cumbria Junior Chess Tournament put on by John Lydon, the Cumbria Chess Association Junior Organizer, and the entries were over double that of the first. The Under 13 Section was contested by 21 players. Amoghajay Kashyap won this section to become the Cumbria Under 13 Champion. Amoghajay is pictured here holding his winner’s trophy and certificate. Amoghajay’s younger sister Nydilay also competed in this group. |
Children at play in the tournament. Neil Foxcroft watching one of the games. Parents are watching the action from seats around the edge of the hall. The Cumbria Chess Association thanks Long Marton Community School for hosting this year’s event, and thanks teacher John Davis in particular who gave up his Saturday to allow access. John Davis teaches chess in his school and holds a tournament for local schools every year. Cumbria Chess Junior Organizer, John Lydon presented the school with a donation of chess books as thanks and appreciation. |
24 September 2023
Cumbria Junior Chess Tournament 2023
A one day Junior Chess Tournament will be held on Saturday 30th September at Long Marton School, Appleby.
Full details can be seen here.
24 September 2023
President Eggert
Eggert is our new President !
Also, an NCCU delgate.
25 August 2023
Constitution 2023
An amended Constitution is now available.
It can seen here, on the Library Page, and the Archives Page.
Some main headlines are -
- Dave Cole has resigned. We need a new Chairman ! Volunteers please !
- Time to play a match has been increased from 4 weeks and 2 days to 5 weeks and 2 days.
- Cumbria Chess Association registration fees increased from £6 to £8.
14th August 2023
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5th August 2023
Gary Sharkey
 | Gary on the way to stardom. Radio Cumbria Interview. |
17th July 2023
Keith Arkell Simultaneous Exhibition Maryport.
Your chance to beat a Grandmaster !
Saturday 5th August.
Contact Gary Sharkey.
14th July 2023
Cumbria Junior Chess Tournament 2023
A one day Junior Chess Tournament will be held on Saturday 30th September at Long Marton School, Appleby.
Full details can be seen here.
28th June 2023
Ulverston 30 minute rapidplay Sat 17th June 2023
Results can be seen here.
14th June 2023
Cumbria Chess AGM
Dear Club Secretaries, Team Captains & Officers
Best
wishes
Jonathan Rashleigh
8th June 2023
South Lakes Congress 2023
The winners can be seen here.
Full results can be seen here.
