Congress – General

It is approaching the time when the entry form and details of the 96th Hastings International Chess Congress would normally be appearing, and the organisers wish to keep everyone in the picture. Given the current  Covid-19 crisis, it is not possible to confirm the situation […]

… conducted at the recent Caplin Hastings International Chess Congress Overall, how would you rate the Congress? Excellent – 43; Very good – 29; Good – 4 What did you like about the Congress? (top answers) The venue – 24; Well run – 20; Friendly […]

Above – winner GM Magesh Panchanathan with sponsor John Ashworth (Caplin) and the Mayor of Hastings Nigel Sinden. Below, John Ashworth makes the first move with GM David Howell

After 7 rounds the standings in the Masters tournament are as follows — 1 GM Magesh Panchanathan (IND) 6/7 2 GM Romain Edouard (FRA) 5.5/7 3= IM Mate Bagi (HUN); GM Deep Sengupta (IND); GM Gergely Kantor (HUN); GM GA Stany (IND); GM Simon Williams […]