Junior club will return on Wednesday 11th September 2019 6:00-7:00pm for fun, games and prizes. Doors open 5:45pm.
As with last season we will be fielding a team of juniors in the Kent Chess league for the upcoming 19/20 season, the boys and girls did so well last season finishing third in the division, it’s only right that we continue to encourage tournament chess for our brilliant junior squad.
New for the upcoming season will be the establishment of a Junior Academy. This will be a more rigorous and regular training programme that will replace our previous ad-hoc pre-match training days. The Academy will be by invitation only and restricted to juniors who are members of the main club.
It should be an exciting and fun year ahead and we look forwarding to seeing you all again after your summer hols.
Caplin Systems sponsors the Hastings International Chess Congress
Caplin, the specialist provider of desktop and mobile etrading technology, today announced that it is to be the primary sponsor of the Hastings, the longest running international chess congress in the world.
The Hastings Premier has attracted many of the strongest players in the world since it started in 1920-21. Indeed some years it was the only truly international chess tournament in the whole world. Currently it draws in about 400 entrants every year.
Caplin’s sponsorship allows the organisers of the Hastings tournament to begin preparations for the congress’s 99th year at the end of December. The Masters tournament games that make up a portion of the congress will be broadcast on the internet to a world-wide audience. The games are studied and delight players worldwide.
Caplin specialises in creating trading software and technology for financial institutions. It provides technological solutions for global, regional and local banks, for the trading of Foreign Exchange, Equities, Futures, Fixed Income, Precious Metals, and cryptocurrencies. With many of its staff and clients interested in chess, the tournament is well aligned with Caplin’s company values and fits with its goal of attracting talented problem solvers to their team.
‘The news that Caplin Systems is to sponsor the Hastings International Chess Congress is very welcome indeed. This event, the longest running international chess congress in the world, is now entering into its 99th year. It will be welcomed everywhere’ said Stewart Reuben, Honorary Member of FIDE (the World Chess Federation).
‘Since before the supercomputer Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov in 1997, there has been a close link between chess and technology development, which has only increased with advances in computer power and artificial intelligence’ said John Ashworth CEO of Caplin. ‘We are delighted to be able to support such an historic and important event, and play our part in helping develop the game at all levels of participation and excellence. In return, this association with STEM skills suits our recruitment strateg
NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Hastings & St. Leonards Chess Club –
Hastings & St Leonards Chess Club Ltd, company registration 07737752 – will be held on Sunday 8 September 2019 at 2:30 pm at Pelton House, 2 Cornwallis Terrace, Hastings.
All Members are entitled to attend and speak but only Full Members are entitled to vote
Bogdan Lalic has agreed to offer a challenge to local chess players to try and beat him!
Where? Bexhill Chess Club, Springfield Road, Bexhill
When? Saturday, 15 June – 2pm START, 5pm FINISH
Cost? £2 per head
How many? First 30 responses
Interested? Contact Joe Sharp on 01424 715753