The Oxford Times | Chess

Young prize winners bode well for future of Oxfordshire

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:30:00 +0000

Seventy eight years separated the birth dates of the youngest and oldest competitors at the 35th Kidlington Congress which took place last weekend.

Oxford performance will buoy team

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:30:00 +0000

Oxford 1 garnered 2 points from 4 in rounds 3 and 4 of the Four Nations Chess League last weekend as I predicted a fortnight ago — but I got little else right! I thought Cheddleton 1 would prove too strong — but Oxford rose to the occasion and defeated the professional outfit by 4.5 points to 3.5.

Kidlington congress is one of the best

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000

The 35th Kidlington Chess Congress takes place on February 4 and 5 at its usual venue, Exeter Hall in Kidlington.There are four sections this time: under 225, under 180, under 145 and — for the first time — an under 120 section.

Witney favourites to retain title

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:20:00 +0000

The Christmas break marks the halfway point in the Oxfordshire chess season and prompts this brief review of the league positions.

Oxford 2 bid for promotion

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:20:00 +0000

The Four Nations Chess League (4NCL) gets under way next weekend. Oxford 2 and 3 will try to lay down markers for the season in the third division.

Quartet well worth watching

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:40:00 +0100

Chess is already under way again in the Oxfordshire leagues despite some last-minute problems for Fixtures Secretary Peter Hemmings. The late withdrawal of Wantage 1 from division 1 and a University side from division 2 means that there will only be seven teams in each of these divisions.

Games fees likely to rise

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:00:00 +0100

The Oxfordshire Chess Association holds its AGM this week. The big issue at the meeting will be the English Chess Federation’s recently published funding proposal.

Still time to review openings

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:10:00 +0100

There’s still some time left to review one’s openings before the beginning of the new season in October.

Chess: Showcase of British talent

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:00:00 +0100

This year’s British Championships were, amongst other things, a showcase of young British talent.

Adams retains British title

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:40:00 +0100

At the British Championships, which finished in Sheffield last weekend, Michael Adams retained his title of British Champion.