Swale Chess Club meets weekly and caters for chess enthusiasts from novice to expert
The Artisan Room, Central House, Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4NU
Thursdays from 7.40pm Please email us or call 07724 273157
***New members always welcome!***
To view the English Chess Federation League Management System, which shows all of the fixture results, league tables etc: ecflms.org.uk
Swale Chess Club annual subscription: £70, which includes ECF Bronze membership.
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Updated 08/02/25
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Last night's results:
Group One
Vytautas Gedminas 1–0 Emma Walker
Group Two
Nick Allen 0–1 Arnaud Wisman (Tuesday, Strood)
Luke Johnson 0–1 Andrew Martin-Luce
Championship
Kristof Siklodi 1–0 David Page
Keith Hyde 0–1 Stephen Lamb
Plate
Alfie Burton 0.5–0.5 Andrew Gillard
Logan Stanton 0–1 Mike Ingham
Therefore the tables are:
There are four games left—if Tyrone beats Emma then there will be a play-off for the sixth place in the championship.
Eight games to go. Andrew Martin-Luce has got the sixth and final qualification place.
Here is the final position from Thursday's Alfie–Andrew game in the Plate. The players have agreed a draw after a sharp and well-matched game, with the engine awarding 84.8% and 85.9% accuracy respectively. Both players had seen the continuation here but decided it was better to let sleeping dogs lie!
Black to move.
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Updated 04/02/25
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There were two matches for our team this week. On Wednesday, an away match at Medway finished 2–2 (although we were penalised half a point for being over the average).
The board order with scores was:
Tyrone (0), Paul (1), Craig (0) and Alfie (1)
Then on Thursday a home match, also against Medway, was also 2–2 with the scores:
Paul (0), Alfie (0), Luke (1) and Emma (1)
Many thanks to Luke and Emma for agreeing to play at short notice.
Group One
Keith Hyde 1–0 Kristof Siklodi
Vytautas Gedminas 0–1 Kevin Charlton
Michael Dale 0–1 Tyrone Jefferies
Group Two
David Page 1–0 Owen Taylor
Andrew Martin-Luce 0.5–0.5 Keith Nevols
Championship
Stephen Lamb 1–0 Ashley Jarvis
Other Rated Game
Andrew Gillard 0.5–0.5 Gary Clifford
Therefore the tables are
Congratulations to Kevin for winning the group.
Five have qualified for the Championship final group. Tyrone needs to win his last game to force a play-off with Martin.
Both David and Keith N have qualified for the Championship group.
Five are through. Andrew M-L needs half a point from his three games to join David and Keith N.
From Thursday.
White to move.
Updated 24/01/25
This week's results for the Swale Chess Club Championship:
Group One
Kevin Charlton 0.5–0.5 Keith Hyde
Martin Singer 1–0 Michael Dale
Group Two
Andrew Martin-Luce 1–0 Craig Lindsay
Keith Nevols 1–0 Duncan Marsh
Stephen Lamb 0–1 Arnaud Wisman (Tuesday—Strood)
Championship
Stephen Lamb 0–1 Kristof Siklodi
Ashley Jarvis 1–0 Nick Allen
The tables are:
There are eight games to go and we have five qualifiers for the championship.
Tyrone and Vytautas will need to win their remaining games to force a play-off with Martin.
There are 12 games to go and we have three qualifiers for the championship, so three to go.
Many thanks to David and Trefor for presenting the training last night, and to those who attended.
Team Charli/Emma played this game v Team George/Luke.
We all found it very exciting and the game shows that great games can be played at every level; both teams were impressive.
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Updated 18/01/25
Last night's results:
Group One
Vytautas Gedminas 1–0 Kristof Siklodi
Keith Hyde 0.5–0.5 Tyrone Jefferies
Emma Walker 0–1 Martin Singer
Ashley Jarvis 1–0 Michael Dale
Paul Hobbs 0–1 Kevin Charlton
Group Two
David Page 0–1 Keith Nevols
Gary Clifford 0–1 Duncan Marsh
Therefore the tables are:
The New Year Hastings Weekend Chess Congress was well attended again, like last year, with about 150 players spread across the four sections. I played in the major (U1900) section and had an average result, winning two games but losing three due to a combination of being outplayed and blundering in time trouble. Next up for me, the 2nd Greater London FIDE Congress by Psyon Chess next weekend!
Sanderson Hall, Mickleham Road, Orpington, Kent BR5 2RW
Swale Chess Club Championship 9th January 2025—BURTON Alfie v CHARLTON Kevin. Alfie has just played 16 Rd5 (threatening both queen and also Rxe5 followed by white Qxe5). Should I as Black move the queen to defend the knight on e5, or is there a better option?
Black to move.
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Updated 10/01/25
Last night's results:
Group One
Kristof Siklodi 1–0 Michael Dale
Martin Singer 0–1 Keith Hyde
Emma Walker 0–1 Ashley Jarvis
Alfie Burton 0–1 Kevin Charlton
Group Two
Keith Nevols 0.5–0.5 Nick Allen
Duncan Marsh 0–1 David Page
Andrew Martin-Luce 0.5–0.5 Andrew Gillard
Nick and Kevin have both mathematically qualifed for the Championship second stage. So far it is Kristof, Trefor, Kevin, Stephen, Nick and seven to go.
In the Plate it will be Mike, Alfie, Craig, Luke, Logan and nine others.
Swale drew 2–2 with Medway—scores in board order: Tyrone (0.5), Paul (0.5), Craig (1) and Mike (0)
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Updated 03/01/25
Tonight's results:
Group One
Tyrone Jefferies 1–0 Alfie Burton
Martin Singer 0.5–0.5 Ashley Jarvis
Kevin Charlton 1–0 Michael Dale
Group Two
Andrew Martin-Luce 1–0 Stephen Lamb
Craig Lindsay 0–1 Nick Allen
Andrew Gillard 0.5–0.5 Keith Nevols
The tables:
It was a pleasure to welcome new member Charli along to Swale Chess Club last night.
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Updated 20/12/24
Thank you to those who took part in this week's Christmas blitz tournament.
The results were:
Final games (colours unknown)
Keith Nevols 0.5–0.5 Trefor Owens
Stephen Lamb 1–0 Kristof Siklodi
David Page 0.5–0.5 Gary Clifford
Andrew Gillard 1–0 Craig Lindsay
Vytautas Gedminas 1–0 Mike Ingham
Alfie Burton 1–0 Luke Johnson
A finish from one of my internet games. I (White) am a piece and a pawn down but have an attack going. Black has just played 33. …Rgc8. What should White play?
White to move.
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Updated 13/12/24
The results were:
Group One
Mike Ingham 0–1 Tyrone Jefferies
Keith Hyde 1–0 Vytautas Gedminas
Kristof Siklodi 1–0 Trefor Owens
Kevin Charlton 1–0 Ashley Jarvis
Mike Ingham 1–0 Paul Hobbs
Michael Dale 0–1 Emma Walker
Group Two
Craig Lindsay 0–1 Owen Taylor
Stephen Lamb 1–0 David Page
Gary Clifford 1–0 Luke Johnson
Each group has 23 games to go and the tables are:
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Updated 07/12/24
The results:
Group One
Kristof Siklodi 1–0 Kevin Charlton
Vytautas Gedminas 0.5–0.5 Paul Hobbs
Martin Singer 0.5–0.5 Trefor Owens
Alfie Burton 0.5–0.5 Ashley Jarvis
Group Two
Craig Lindsay 0–1 Gary Clifford
Therefore the tables are:
We were pleased to welcome new member Logan to Swale Chess Club.
Two members of Swale Chess Club took part in last weekend's five-round open congress held at the University of Kent; in a strong field Stephen and Andrew managed one way or another to accumulate 3.5 points between them. The overall winner was IM Kristian Stuvik Holm from Norway with 5/5. The event was well organised and the Canterbury campus was an excellent venue with good-value catering available on site throughout the weekend. We encourage chess players from Kent and beyond to support this event—along with the U1800 tournament—which is scheduled to return in March.
From the recent En Passant match against Medway. I'm Black and was playing on board two. White has just played the attacking move f5, and I found the best reaction.
Black to move.
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Updated 03/12/24
Two matches this week.
On Wednesday 27th November, Swale unfortunately lost 4–0 to Medway in the Fuller Cup. Thanks to Gary, Andrew G, Conner and Mike I for playing.
Last night, in the En Passant, we were defeated 4–2 by Maidstone. Scores were Kristof (0.5), Stephen (0.5), Nick (0.5), Tyrone (0), Ashley (0.5), Paul (0). Thanks to Paul for being drafted in at the last minute.
Group One
Trefor Owens 1–0 Vytautas Gedminas
Emma Walker 0–1 Mike Ingham
Michael Dale 0–1 Alfie Burton
Group Two
Arnaud Wisman 0–1 David Page
Andrew Gillard 1–0 Owen Taylor
Luke Johnson 0–1 Craig Lindsay
Therefore the group tables are:
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Updated 22/11/24
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There were three matches over the last week.
On Monday 18th in the En Passant we had a comprehensive win over Weald of Kent down in Cranbrook by 5.5–0.5.
Well done to the team, which was:
Keith N (0.5), Stephen (1), Vytautas (1), Nick (1), Tyrone (1), and Paul (1)
(In Keith N's defence he was against a 2100 player, so a draw was not too bad.)
On Wednesday 20th the Intro team played away to Maidstone 10 (yes, they have ten teams!) and drew 2–2.
The results were Tyrone (1), Craig (0), Owen (0) and Mike (1).
And last night, Thursday 21st, the Intro team were at home to Maidstone 9 and lost 1.5–2.5.
The results were Gary (1), Craig (0), Alfie (0.5) and Luke (0).
Thanks to all our players.
The world chess championship match between the world champion, Ding Liren (China), and the challenger, Dommaraju Gukesh (India), kicks off on Monday 25th November at 9am UK time.
It is the best of 14 games with tie-breaks for an even score. The time limit is 40 moves in 120 minutes (no increments) and then 30 minutes (with 30-second increments from move 41) for the rest of the game.
You can follow the games live on various places on the internet, or see round-ups in the evening on YouTube.
Last night's results:
Group One
Kevin Charlton 0.5–0.5 Trefor Owens
Martin Singer 1–0 Vytautas Gedminas
Ashley Jarvis 0.5–0.5 Mike Ingham
Group Two
David Page 0–1 Andrew Martin-Luce
Andrew Gillard 0–1 Stephen Lamb
The tables are:
From a recent Swale Chess Club Championship game. I'm White and my opponent has just played Rh7 to stop me from taking the rook that was in the corner. However, I have a good follow-up.
White to move.
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Updated 15/11/24
We enjoyed a great night at the club last night with the visit of WIM Natasha Regan and Matt Ball, who gave members a talk about Gukesh's chess tactics. During the interlude Natasha and Matt were delighted to sell and sign their stock of their latest book Zwischenzug! and even sold out of Zwischenzug! because of the demand.
We were privileged to be the first chess club to hear of the launch of the authors' Chessable course—Masterful Moves: Gukesh
Released on: 15th November 2024 (today!)
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Updated 08/11/24
***Last few places remaining!***
This Thursday November 14th Woman International Master Natasha Regan and National Instructor Matt Ball will be visiting Swale Chess Club to talk about Gukesh's tactics. They will also be bringing their latest book Zwischenzug!, which has been nominated for 2024 ECF book of the year, for signing and purchase at author's discounted rates.
If you are interested in attending then please email Swale Chess Club or phone 07724 273157 for further details.
Numbers are limited, so book early.
Thank you to everyone who played over the last two days, especially Vytautas who was called up at the last minute.
On Wednesday, the team went to Maidstone and lost 3–1. The team was Tyrone (1), default (0), Conner (0) and Owen (0). And Thursday a home match against a different Maidstone team and we lost 2.5–1.5. The result was Vytautas (0), Tyrone (0.5), Conner (1) and Craig (0).
Last night's results:
Group One
Kristof Siklodi 0.5–0.5 Ashley Jarvis
Trefor Owens 0.5–0.5 Keith Hyde
Paul Hobbs 0–1 Martin Singer
Mike Ingham 1–0 Michael Dale
Alfie Burton 1–0 Emma Walker
Group Two
Gary Clifford 0–1 Arnaud Wisman
Keith Nevols 0–1 Stephen Lamb
Luke Johnson 0–1 Andrew Gillard
Nick Allen 0.5–0.5 David Page
Therefore the tables are:
We had sparklers from both sides throughout this game last night but Black now finishes off the fireworks with a double salvo!
Black to move. Which piece did Black move?
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Updated 02/11/24
On Thursday November 14th Woman International Master Natasha Regan and National Instructor Matt Ball will be visiting Swale Chess Club to talk about Gukesh's tactics. They will also be bringing their latest book Zwischenzug!, which has been nominated for 2024 ECF book of the year, for signing and purchase at author's discounted rates.
If you are interested in attending then please email Swale Chess Club or phone 07724 273157 for further details.
Numbers are limited, so book early.
Sanderson Hall, Mickleham Road, Orpington, Kent BR5 2RW
This Wednesday, we had an away game at Medway but unfortunately lost 4–2.
The team with the results was: Keith N (0.5), Stephen (1), Default (0), Vytautas (0), Tyrone (0.5) and Paul (0).
Last night's results:
Group One
Ashley Jarvis 0.5–0.5 Trefor Owens
Tyrone Jefferies 0–1 Kristof Siklodi
Keith Hyde 1–0 Paul Hobbs
Kevin Charlton 1–0 Martin Singer
Mike Ingham 1–0 Alfie Burton
Group Two
Nick Allen 1–0 Duncan Marsh
David Page 1–0 Andrew Gillard
Craig Lindsay 0–1 Stephen Lamb
Gary Clifford 0.5–0.5 Andrew Martin-Luce
Therefore the tables are:
From last night's championship. Black found the best move here; a trick or a treat depending on which side of the board one is sitting at.
Black to move.
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