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The first rapidplay event of the season was played at the Victoria Inn, Roche.

There were five rounds and seventeen entries, including a welcome visit from Devon's Trefor Thynne who won the tournament tith a score of 4/5. There was a five-way tie between for second place on 4/5.

Final standings and prize list. Cross table and round by round results

The family of our late president, Professor David Jenkins has kindly donated a cup to be known as the David Jenkins Memorial Cup. The winner of this competition will receive the cup to hold for 12 months.

Saturday 10 February 2024, 10.30 a.m. start

Griffin Inn, Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 1SP

Cornish players only

10.30 a.m. start

Single section

5 round Swiss. 20 minutes + 10 seconds per move increments.

Tournament website (including entry form)

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The fixture lists for each club have been posted to the club pages.

Other team competition links are in the left-hand column

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Support for motor expenses to away matches

The trustees of the Cornwall Chess Trust have agreed to offer financial support to clubs for the cost of travelling to away matches. Details of the scheme and the application form can be found here.

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Teaching chess to children

Anyone wishing to coach a group of children might be interested in attending one of the courses run by the charity "Chess in Schools and Communities (CSC)". An online option is available.

Alternatively, Robin Kneebone is authorised by CSC to guide people through the ideas and material that CSC provides.

Link to CSC courses

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Cornwall Chess Trust

The trust was created following a generous bequest in the will of the late David Saqui. Its main object is to make grants to support the organisation and playing of chess in Cornwall.

Further information and links to grant application forms are here.

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Last updated 30/11/2023

Up to date information about our online activities can be found at http://www.cornwallchess.org.uk/html/online/index-online.htm

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2023
Dec 3 (Sun)	7th Plymouth Rapidplay Plymouth Bridge Club, 1 Moor View Terrace, Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 7EB 6 rounds. 10 o'clock start Details and entry form
Dec 10 (Sun)	Devon v Cornwall Plymouth Bridge Club, 1 Moor View Terrace, Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 7EB 1.30 p.m. start
2024
Jan 13 (Sat) 3 days	6th Somerset New Year Congress Walton Park Hotel, Wellington Terrace.Clevedon, BS21 7BL. Under 2050, under 1750 and under 1550 sections 5 round Swiss. 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move increments. Congress website
Jan 27 (Sat)	Cornwall v Somerset (A and B) Victory Hall, Church Stile, Exminster, EX6 8DF 1.30 p.m. start
Feb 10 (Sat)	Cornwall Rapidplay Championship 1st David Jenkins Memorial Cup Griffin Inn, Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 1SP Cornish players only 10.30 a.m. start Single section 5 round Swiss. 20 minutes + 10 seconds per move increments. Tournament website
Feb 25 (Sun)	Cornwall 2 v Devon 2 Details to follow
Mar 1 (Fri) 3 days	Simon Bartlett Memorial Congress TLH Toorak Hotel, Chestnut Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 5JS Further information along with entry forms will appear in due course when available.
Apr 12 (Fri) 2 days	East Devon Congress Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter, EX1 1BW Further information along with entry forms will appear in due course.
Apr 26 (Fri) 3 days	Bristol Centenary & West of England Championships Great Hall, Bristol Grammar School, University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR Further information along with entry forms will appear in due course when available.
May 25 (Sat) 3 days	Cotswold Congress The King’s School, Pitt St, Gloucester, GL1 2BG Further information along with entry forms will appear in due course when available.
May 3 (Fri) 3 days	4th Cornwall Spring Congress Falmouth Hotel, Castle Beach, Falmouth, TR11 4NZ Open, under 1900 and under 1600 sections 5 round Swiss. 75 minutes + 30 seconds per move increments. Details and and a link to the online entry form
Sep 20 (Fri) 3 days	3rd Cornwall Autumn Congress Queen's Hotel, The Promenade, Penzance, Open, under 1850 and under 1600 sections 5 round Swiss. 75 minutes + 30 seconds per move increments. Details and and a link to the online entry form
TBA	Weymouth Congress Hotel Rembrandt, 12-18 Dorchester Road, DT47JU Further information along with entry forms will appear in due course at the congress website.

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