When do the ECF charge Game Fees for grading non-members?

21 Dec: Southbourne Christmas Handicap has record entry for “fun & enjoyment” – Len Laker wins with 5.5/6 & is also ahead on mince pies

“Chess Knights” initiative running at Dorchester Library & Learning Centre & began 5 March ’19

Dorset Rapidplay 24 March at Greyfriars, Ringwood: 63 take part and 6 share 1st place with 5/6

Highcliffe riding high after 3-1 win at Dorchester B secures County 2 – in debut season

ECF: Entries invited for European Senior Team Championships in Croatia from 18-26 Sept ’19

Martin Clancy annotates

B&DCL Rules following AGM 19 June ’19 – both summary and detail of what has changed

Well attended B&DCL AGM at Tuckton 19 June ’19 – Meeting outline, including competition winners

DCCA AGM 26 June ’19 – Officers report successful season – Highcliffe achieve a cup & league “double”

James Forster in state of shock after winning a strong Dorset “Closed” Open at Merley, Sun 7 July

Mike Waddington games

Dave Lockwood Memorial event highly successful & fitting tribute; 37 take part

Bournemouth Simultaneous on Tues 3 Sept at Winton will celebrate opening club’s new home & is an “open” event

Well contested 2 Towns match results in narrow win for Bournemouth

7 teams contest the 13th Dorchester Jamboree; excellent event – Poole win

Christmas present solved?! – Game Changer is ECF Book of 2019

54th Dorset Open 2019

Dorset well represented at Guernsey; Allan’s outstanding round 3 game recognized

Dorset well represented at Guernsey end Oct ’19; Allan’s outstanding round 3 game recognized

Bacchus Bournemouth East will get underway from January with 3 teams & 2 “new” clubs

ECF drive to encourage more women and girls to play chess

Kevin Goater’s fantastic performance in Bucharest includes beating Russian GM

Southbourne Christmas Handicap was a huge success – here are the results!

Ian Clark annotates

3rd Simon Bartlett Memorial Congress, Torquay 24-26 Jan 2020

B&DCL Senior Inter-School Championship

Lots of enquiries asking “what congresses are coming up?”

Dorset Junior Chess Championship 2020

1st round KO Cup complete: Wimborne join Weymouth, Poole & Highcliffe in round 2

2nd Round KO Cup: Poole v Weymouth, Highcliffe v Wimborne (No. 23 on 30 March!)

Philidor’s Legacy

Team Handicap KO

Dorset Rapidplay attracts 48 entrants in exciting day of chess: GM Matt Turner wins

Lichess: Ringwood make Weds evening & Fri afternoon “Open” to local clubs

Puzzle / Game of the day

Puzzle / Game of the day

Puzzle / Game of the day

Puzzle / game of the day

Puzzle / Game of the day