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CLUB AND COUNTY NEWS
FORTHCOMING FRIENDLY MATCH
Richard Woodfield writes:
As part of the annual nationwide Heritage Open Days weekend in September, Tunbridge Wells and Hastings chess clubs are recreating a historic chess fixture between the two clubs, first played in 1907. In the early years this fixture was truly impressive, featuring 50 players a side. For the 1912 match the top board for Tunbridge Wells was no less than the legendary Frank Marshall, US champion from 1909 to 1936. The silver shield for which the two clubs competed was raised by one-shilling subscriptions from club members. To mark this history the two clubs will be playing an exhibition chess match, over four rounds Rapidplay, on Sunday 12 September in the Corn Exchange on the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells between 14:00 and 17:00. There will be an exhibition of historical material from Hastings' archives, including cartoons of famous chess players by the renowned Daily Mail cartoonist, "Mac". Spectators are welcome at the match.
KENT LEAGUES: FINALS DAY at Dartford 9th May 2010
County Cup Lewisham I 4 2 Charlton I
Lewis Cup (mean grade <= 170) Rainham I* 3 3 Maidstone II
Stevenson Cup <= 155 Dartford II 3½ 2½ Lewisham III
En Passant Cup < = 140 Lewisham IV* 3 3 Beckenham IV
Harvey Cup <= 125 Lewisham V 3½ 2½ Phoenix IV
Tom Fuller Cup <= 110 Maidstone VI* 2 2 Weald of Kent III
Intro Cup <= 95 Beckenham VII* 2 2 Lewisham VII
RICHARD DAVEY
We have to report the death aged 76, on Friday 9th October 2009, of Richard Davey. Richard was captain of the Surrey U100 team from its inception, and resigned at the end of last season only when constrained by failing health. He was Surrey's most successful and long-serving match captain and had recently been appointed a Life Vice President of the Surrey CCA.
Richard's funeral was at Randalls Park Crematorium, Randalls Road, Leatherhead KT22 0AG at 2pm on Thursday 22 October.
LONDON RAPIDPLAY LEAGUE
A new league, played at Golden Lane from June to August 2009. Twelve teams (of four, and each match was double-round).
1 Hendon 10/11 (GP 60½/88); 2 Kings Head 2 9½ (53½); 3 Athenaeum 8½ (57½); 4 Cavendish 6 (51½); 5 Mushrooms 6 (48½); 6 Kings Head 1 5½ (44); 7 Albany 5½ (43); 8 Battersea 4 (34); 9 Hackney 3½ (38½); 10 Dulwich 3½ (35); 11-12 Hammersmith, Metropolitan 2 (29)
Results Adam Raoof. See http://citychess.blogspot.com/
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