First an update from Graham B on the fortunes of HA1:
Melton conceded our Wylie cup match, so we remain top.
We play Braunstone in the Wylie cup on Wednesday [11th] at Braunstone and will be at home next week (17th) against Scraptoft in the Birstall cup.
Good luck in both fixtures.
There was a decent turnout at club night this Tuesday: Pete, Dave, Ray, Drew, Michael B, Gary, myself, and Brian who was visiting us for the first time. Brian has played competetively before, but not for 30 years or so, and once played Viktor Korchnoi in a Simul. Welcome, Brian. In the last few months, we have attracted 4 new people and are expecting at least one more. Our decision to run a third team in the coming season seems fully justified.
Things seem to be looking up for the club and also for chess in Leicestershire as two new clubs will be fielding teams in the new season - Kirby Castlers, and, for the first time in several years, the University of Leicester will be competing (but, they can whistle if they think they are having Rob back).
This Thursday, HA2 will be playing away against Wigston in the Semi-Final of the Chapman Cup.
As Graham said, HA1 will be playing at home against Scrappy Valley on Tuesday 17th. There will also be a club night on the 17th. It might make sense for HA1 to meet in the dining room, and for casual players to meet in the Skittle Alley where we can make some noise and carry out the proposed audit of our equipment before the start of the season.
On Thursday 19th, it is the fifth round of the Open and Major sections of the County Championships at Wigston. Good luck if you are playing in any of the above.
Colin
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