English Chess Forum

I went to Batley Grammar School too. I was the School Captain and board one in 95-96 when we went out (we got hammered by Hull - please correct I may be wrong there). I got a draw. I don't wish to reopen old wounds but didn't we for once in our miserable lives finally beat Hull, and then go out in ...

I remember in inter-school chess that if a team faced a much stronger one, and expected to lose every game, a devious captain would arrange his team in reverse playing strength. His team could then be expected to win some games (instead of none at all) and at best possibly draw the match. Useful if...

I am pondering suggesting to my captain that he try and get funds for badly-needed new clocks from the council or NHS, though obviously a relationship with someone in the private sector would be helpful. Pubs and so on not really on since we meet in a CIU club anyway. Suspect the local clubs with 's...