January 2025

As we usher in 2025 the weather has turned worse, with high wind and rain. Perhaps this is poor timing, but we note that in the official programme of the 1949/50 Congress our town is described as having ”the most equable climate in Britain – […]

This afternoon saw our last tournament games of the year! Many had decisive results as players exerted themselves to try and win. In fact, the round began 15 minutes later than scheduled, at 3:15pm., this decision being taken since some games in the previous round […]

After five rounds of the Masters we unexpectedly have a seven-way tie for first place, the leading players all on four points. With 13 (!) players just half a point behind, we can anticipate a close race in the days ahead.  The top board game […]