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I had a few battles over the years with Ewart. Always seemed a nice guy. RIP.

So sorry to hear this, especially at such a young age. We played on the same and opposing teams on numerous occasions during my time living in Oxford, though Tim was always a stronger player.
RIP Tim.

Thank you, Jim, for posting your game, and supplying grades where known. Are you getting those grades from the grading list that was in use at that time, or from a team-sheet that you have? Or maybe another source altogether? Thank you also for putting in some ages. I had not twigged that you were ...

Certainly too good for me that day!

Thanks Roger!

As someone else has suggested, I was the Stayt involved. The grades were as follows (obviously in those days we were using the old grading system, updated once a year): A Ledger 211 D Glueck 227 D Ledger 195 ST Ansell 213 J (aged 16) A Bryce 193 NJ Holloway 206 S Ledger 189 M Hazelton 193 TG Hare ??...

Really sorry to hear this. I played Kevin 4 times over the last 10 years (and maybe a few further back), most recently in February. He was always a very friendly and sporting opponent.
My condolences to his friends and family.

Something recently reminded me of the Weald congress (2010), when I think I probably achieved / equalled a record of sorts (at least in the UK). I was close to the grading borderline for entering the major and had opted instead to enter the open. When I turned up I was one of around 12, in a field w...

Thanks

Has it been decided where division 4 south will be held 2018-2019?
Apologies if I've missed it somewhere obvious.

Really sorry to hear about this. I played Ray several times over the years when he was at Cowley and I was at Oxford City, and he was always a very strong and sporting opponent. Very sad that he has passed away so young.