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English Senior Championships 2022
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 4:31 pm
by Roger de Coverly
Some heavyweight entries to the English Senior Championships in Kenilworth next month, Wednesday 4th May to Sunday 8th May 2022
In the Over 50, the top three seeds are Mark Hebden, Keith Arkell and Andrew Ledger, whilst the Over 65 has Paul Littlewood.
https://www.englishchess.org.uk/english ... ants-list/
Re: English Senior Championships 2022
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 4:56 pm
by Ian Thompson
Roger de Coverly wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 4:31 pm
In the Over 50, the top three seeds are Mark Hebden, Keith Arkell and Andrew Ledger, whilst the Over 65 has Paul Littlewood.
Although it doesn't affect the players named, the seeding order given on the ECF website is wrong. The tournament rules say the seeding order is higher of ECF/FIDE rating which significantly changes the seeding below the top few players in each event.
Re: English Senior Championships 2022
Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 8:55 pm
by Roger de Coverly
Ian Thompson wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 4:56 pm
Although it doesn't affect the players named, the seeding order given on the ECF website is wrong. The tournament rules say the seeding order is higher of ECF/FIDE rating which significantly changes the seeding below the top few players in each event.
The tournaments start tomorrow.
Seemingly the seeding order is the higher pf ECF rating and FIDE rating.
Over 50
https://chess-results.com/tnr633315.aspx?lan=1
Over 65
https://chess-results.com/tnr633316.aspx?lan=1
Re: English Senior Championships 2022
Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 8:54 am
by Matt Fletcher
Good luck Roger - was good to meet and play against you the other week.
Re: English Senior Championships 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 5:14 pm
by Leonard Barden
Congratulations to the Forum's Roger De Coverly on being co-leader of the over-65s with 2/2!
Congratulations to the Forum's Tim Spanton on drawing with top seeded IM Paul Littlewood
in round one of the over-65s!
Congratulations to the Forum's Ian Thompson on drawing with GM Keith Arkell in round two of the over-50s!
This trio appear to be the only Forumites competing, so it seems the Forum makes you a better player.....
Re: English Senior Championships 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 5:52 pm
by Tim Spanton
Leonard Barden wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 5:14 pm
Congratulations to the Forum's Roger De Coverly on being co-leader of the over-65s with 2/2!
Congratulations to the Forum's Tim Spanton on drawing with top seeded IM Paul Littlewood
in round one of the over-65s!
Congratulations to the Forum's Ian Thompson on drawing with GM Keith Arkell in round two of the over-50s!
This trio appear to be the only Forumites competing, so it seems the Forum makes you a better player.....
All games are being shown live. Details:
https://www.englishchess.org.uk/english ... pionships/
I am posting my games as usual:
https://beauchess.blogspot.com/
Re: English Senior Championships 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 5:54 pm
by David Sedgwick
Leonard Barden wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 5:14 pm
This trio appear to be the only Forumites competing, so it seems the Forum makes you a better player.....
John Hickman used to post on here occasionally.
Re: English Senior Championships 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 6:04 pm
by David Sedgwick
From the Tournament Regulations:
"Players must be born in England or have lived in England for at least the preceding 12 months. In addition, if they have a FIDE registration, it must be ENG."
So why has Anthony Earlam of Barbados (BAR) been allowed to play in the "Over 65" section?
Re: English Senior Championships 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:35 pm
by Roger de Coverly
A bit of violence from today's game against Bowmer.
It's the obvious idea, but needs a little proof to show that it works.
Blsck's previous had been Qc7-d8.
Re: English Senior Championships 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:49 pm
by Roger de Coverly
More violence from Round 1. Black is much better, but the next move forces immediate resignation.
Re: English Senior Championships 2022
Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 12:16 am
by Keith Arkell
Leonard Barden wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 5:14 pm
Congratulations to the Forum's Roger De Coverly on being co-leader of the over-65s with 2/2!
Congratulations to the Forum's Tim Spanton on drawing with top seeded IM Paul Littlewood
in round one of the over-65s!
Congratulations to the Forum's Ian Thompson on drawing with GM Keith Arkell in round two of the over-50s!
This trio appear to be the only Forumites competing, so it seems the Forum makes you a better player.....
How long does one need to go without contributing to the forum before not being considered a forumite?
Re: English Senior Championships 2022
Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 3:00 am
by Leonard Barden
Keith Arkell wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 12:16 am
How long does one need to go without contributing to the forum before not being considered a forumite?
34 days?
Re: English Senior Championships 2022
Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 9:43 am
by Keith Arkell
Wow, I have a bit of catching up to do in that case
Re: English Senior Championships 2022
Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 10:14 am
by David Sedgwick
Keith Arkell wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 12:16 am
How long does one need to go without contributing to the forum before not being considered a forumite?
My apologies for forgetting you.
Re: English Senior Championships 2022
Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 11:05 am
by Kevin Thurlow
Some of us still think of Keith, only yesterday I emailed one of the competitors to tell him about a victory in the "Arkell Ending". (R+B vs R for the uninitiated).
