99th Hastings International Chess Congress

As mentioned in an earlier post, Hastings Congress is able to offer a limited number of bursaries thanks to the John Robinson Trust.  These are available to eligible players aged under 21 on 28th December 2016 and names of recipients will be chosen by random draw. Anyone wishing […]

Grandmaster Chris Ward will hold a free junior coaching session will take place on Thursday 29th December 2016 in the Commentary Room at Horntye Park Sports Complex between 10.00am and 12.30pm. Those attending are encouraged to come armed with any questions or their games to be analysed.  […]

The second chess-archery game took place at Horntye Park Thursday 27 November 2016. Francis Rayner rated 2080 from Wales had the white pieces against Rasa Norinkevicuite Woman FIDE Master rated 1987. This seemed only fair as Francis had black in last year’s drawn game. They […]

It has been a busy year in Hastings as the town celebrates the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings.  One of the last events to take place in the Hastings calendar this year will be the Tradewise 92nd Hastings Chess Congress, which will open […]