Problem Solving 2017
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP There were a few strange results in the second round played last week. In the Championship section Louis beat Michael. Apparentlly Michael touched a piece and was obliged to move it. This is [...]
Quickplay Tournament 2017
The South Wales International Tournament is currently taking place and may be followed through the WCU website. QUICKPLAY TOURNAMENT -10secs per move Steve Smith is the new Club Quickplay champion. His strong player under time [...]
West Wales Executive Meeting June 2017
The West Wales executive committee met last week and sorted out plans for the league next season. The split is Div. 1 : 7 teams, Div 2 : 9 teams Div 3: 10 teams. [...]
Netsima Chess Tournament 2017
The annual Netsima Junior Championships run by Hywel were disappointing this year with only 11 turning up. The small Under 9 section was won by Muhamed Muscahiber of St. Michael's. The Under 11s was [...]
“Tactics flow from a superior position.”
“Even the laziest king flees wildly in the face of a double check.”
“Chess is a fairy tale of 1,001 blunders.”
“The winner of the game is the player who makes the next-to-last mistake.”
“When you see a good move, look for a better one.”
“The pawns are the soul of chess.”
“The hardest game to win is a won game.”
“A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it.”