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Trophy Presentation and End of Season Celebration June 17th at Zorbas 19h30

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Written by: sjb
Category: Club News

Just a reminder the end of season celebration is happening next week, if you want to come along and are not on the list please contact SB ASAP thanks. Atticus End of Season Celebration Meal  ZORBAS June 17th 19h 30 Contact Steve Burge to book your seat(everyone welcome).

Confirmed so far  Steve Burge, Steve Kee, Sanjoy Banerjee, John Williams,Dave Stuttard, Andrej Stancak, David Lawson,Brian Ewart,Geoff Cannon,Dave James, Alan Cotteral,Charlie Kennaugh,Chris Wentworth.

 

Please note the Club will be closed next Monday June 13th and reopen for The Summer Tournament on June 20th

The Atticus Open Summer Tournament is Back!

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Written by: Sanjoy Banerjee
Category: Atticus Open Championship 2022

Join our Open 2022 now!  Total Prize Fund £280 guaranteed.

The Jim Wiseman and Dave Hurley Open 2022

20/06/2022 - 15/08/2022

Participants: Open to all
Entry Fee: £10 (players must be registered with the ECF)
Registration:

Register with Sanjoy Banerjee (email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Registration ends on Monday, 20/06/2022, 7.00 p.m.
Registration is completed after paying the fee.
Venue: The Cross Keys, 13 Earle Street, Liverpool L3 9NS
phone: 0151 - 236 3715
Tournament Mode: 9 rounds swiss system
computer-pairing (Sevilla 16.3.2)
Rounds

Round 1: 20/06/2022, 7.30 p.m.
Round 2: 27/06/2022, 7.30 p.m.
Round 3: 04/07/2022, 7.30 p.m.
Round 4: 11/07/2022, 7.30 p.m.
Round 5: 18/07/2022, 7.30 p.m.
Round 6: 25/07/2022, 7.30 p.m.
Round 7: 01/08/2022, 7.30 p.m.
Round 8: 08/08/2022, 7.30 p.m.
Round 9: 15/08/2022, 7.30 p.m.
Time Control: 75 minutes (each )+ 15 second increment after each move
Grading: This tournament will be reported for grading
Prizes

Winner: £100
2nd: £60
3rd: £40
Grading: 2 x £40

Players may only win one prize
Tournament Controller: Sanjoy Banerjee
FAQ:

1. What happens in the event of a dispute? The decision of the tournament controller Sanjoy Banerjee will be final. His decision will be made in good faith.
2. Will the club make any profit from this tournament? No
3. I know before entering I will not be able to play every week can I take a bye in advance? Yes to a maximum of three half point byes. There will be no byes allowed in the last round unless notified on entry.
4. When will I know my opponent of the next round? Every Monday, when all matches had been played, latest at 11 p.m., all pairings of the next round will be generated immediately and, of course, we then can tell you who your new opponent is. All pairings will be published on the CLM website and our website on the following Tuesday. The draw is not final and is often open to change.
5. I cannot play every Monday. Is it nevertheless possible for me to join this tournament? Yes, you can join this tournament. Knowing your opponent one week in advance you may contact him/her to arrange another time and venue to play your game. You would then submit the result by phone or e-mail to the tournament controller.
6. Is there a limit on the number of entrants? Yes unfortunately entry is limited to 28 players and will be allocated on a first come first served basis
7. Any other question?
Please ask or email Sanjoy Banerjee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Snacks and drinks are available at our venue.

Cross Keys Pub Closed this Monday May 23rd for 1 night only

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Written by: sjb
Category: Club News

Atticus MCA Division 1 and John Ripley Cup Winners 2022. Player of the Season Div 1 Andrej Stancak

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Written by: Steve Burge
Category: Club News

atticus champions 2022

Atticus AGM Monday May 16th at 8pm

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Written by: sjb
Category: Club News

The Atticus AGM will take place Monday May 16th at 8pm at The Cross Keys Pub. If you have any issues you may wish to raise with the Committee in advance of the meeting please contact Secretary Steve Kee ASAP.

The MCA AGM will take place 2 days later on Wednesday 18th May at 19h30 at Aigburth Chess Club.

John Ripley Cup Final Atticus v Aigburth 10/5/22

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Written by: sjb
Category: Club News
​JR CUP 100522

Aigburth

Atticus 1

1

b

R Williamson

2215

1

0

S Kee

2089

2

w

S Lee

1952

0

1

A Stancak

2119

3

b

D Rowlandson

1966

0

1

D Lawson

2179

4

w

D Eisen

1854

0.5

0.5

D James

2135

5

b

I Campbell

1934

1

0

L Boumphrey

2016

6

w

B Kane

1808

0

1

N Martin

1972

2.5

3.5

Upon arriving at the finals venue Prescot&Knotty Ash, it looked like word had spread and there was a crowd fitting for this occasion - sadly it was there for a league football match decider (no, not Aston Villa v LFC).

When play got underway, tentative moves followed and after an 90 minutes or so positions became a little clearer. First to finish was Dave James, whose position proved to be not advantageous for either side and an agreed draw. Next was Luke's game, who faced his bête noire, and Ian, playing the black pieces was indeed beastly, devouring a vulnerable piece to put Aigburth a point ahead. Then it was Nick, a late replacement for Charlie Kennaugh, who played a nicely-controlled game, manoeuvring his pieces into a commanding position to wing material and even the match score. Then, in quick succession the match was decided by a couple of kingside breakthroughs. Dave on board 3 had carefully locked the queenside and crashed through with a kingside bayonet thrust. Andrej also broke through with a winning king assault, having pressurised harry the h-pawn. My game was just getting interesting (usual when facing the stonewall!) when Roger found a tactic to win a piece and the game. But the day was done, and Atticus had won the John Ripley Cup.

A big thank you to the Prescot&Knotty Ash Club and to our organisers for hosting, and congratulations to Liverpool Chess Club for winning the Knotty Ash Cup.

A reminder that soon Atticus will run our annual Open tournament - details to follow shortly. Report Steve Kee

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