Yorkshire Chess

Mark Howitt · Post by **Mark Howitt** » Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:38 pm

I'm looking forward to coming back to Yorkshire chess

Mark Howitt · Post by **Mark Howitt** » Thu Jun 29, 2023 11:31 am

Happy with 2/2 in my matches tonight although plenty of room for improvement, especially in the first game. Getting back in the groove...

Matt Mackenzie · Post by **Matt Mackenzie** » Thu Jun 29, 2023 3:18 pm

Its always good when somebody returns to competitive chess after a while out

Mark Howitt · Post by **Mark Howitt** » Thu Jun 29, 2023 9:34 pm

Stephen Westmoreland · Post by **Stephen Westmoreland** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 8:04 am

Thank you Mark. I am blushing whilst drinking my morning coffee. Holmfirth and the wider league are open and friendly with a great ethos.

Next Wednesday we are going to be doing some rapidplay with the older juniors to help prep them for the Yorkshire Junior Chess Grand Prix event at Holmfirth High on the Saturday. Going to set them on the adults, so enjoy.

Best wishes to all those out for Yorkshire (4 of ours) in the County Finals this weekend.

Mark Howitt · Post by **Mark Howitt** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 12:08 pm

Stephen Westmoreland · Post by **Stephen Westmoreland** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 12:54 pm

I would defer to Ben (York), Andy (Ilkley), John (Alwoodley) and many others first! But thanks!

Mark Howitt · Post by **Mark Howitt** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 4:14 pm

Just beaten a 2291 with black online... I'm coming back

Mark Howitt · Post by **Mark Howitt** » Sat Jul 01, 2023 9:46 am

I'll keep working anyway guys, any tips appreciated

Mark Howitt · Post by **Mark Howitt** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 2:17 pm

The tips are kinda for a guys in this situation...

Have decent money in cash and shares...

Prob starting a new fulltime job soon...

Has lots of other goals like fitness etc...

But STILL wants to get better at chess...

We'll see how I do...

David Gilbert · Post by **David Gilbert** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 2:40 pm

If you've got time and some spare cash, maybe start by joining the ECF and entering the weekender or one (or two) of the rated weekday sections at British Championships. You're not going to improve if you don't play. Getting in ten or more games in a week at the British will at least get you on the rating list. PS: Don't hang about - entry fees go up after tomorrow.

Mark Howitt · Post by **Mark Howitt** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 2:59 pm

Thanks I get what you mean...

Current plan I think will be to play local league chess... already played some games etc with clocks at local club.

Want to get some wins there... and hopefully in Yorkshire league too...

Then... as soon as I'm ready... maybe a fairly local congress...

Mark Howitt · Post by **Mark Howitt** » Wed Jul 05, 2023 11:10 am

Still working on it...

Mark Howitt · Post by **Mark Howitt** » Thu Jul 06, 2023 4:36 pm

I'm keeping my fitness up... walks every day, no crisps or chocolate... more to do but keep working at it..

Mark Howitt · Post by **Mark Howitt** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:52 am

Physical preparation continues won all my games online... even chatting a few GMs

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