Wednesday, 7 October 2015

Blitz start to Inverclyde's Chess Season

Inverclyde Chess Club's 2015-16 season began with a Blitz Tournament which produced a surprise winner.

Carsten Bolln finished narrowly ahead of hot favourite Kevin McDonald with an outstanding 9 wins in 10 games. The competition involved players having only 5 minutes each to complete all of their moves - run out of time and you lose the game. Quick-thinking and coolness under pressure were required! 

The club plans to hold more Blitz tournaments later in the season.

New Season Announcements:

  • The club meeting night has changed to Tuesdays at 7.45pm, at the Royale Social Club, Royal St, Gourock.
  • Entries are still being accepted for the Club Championship and Allegro Championship which are due to begin in October. New members are very welcome to take part.
  • The club will commence its Glasgow Chess League campaign away to Hamilton B on the 22nd of October.