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Welcome to Bradford Chess Association Website

The Bradford & District Chess Association organise chess events every Tuesday evening in the Bradford Area. Play normally starts at 7:30pm. Whatever your level from beginner to Grandmaster, why not join us. Click on the Clubs and Contacts list below to find a club in your area.

www.bradfordchess.org.uk - Web-Site Last Updated: Wednesday, 27th October 2010
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New Web Address, Clough Trophy Rd 1 Results/Rd 2 Draw, Hepolite Cup Rd 1 Results/Rd 2 Draw, BDCA Individuals Rd 1 Results/Rd 2 Draw, GM Simul Nigel Davies 28/11/10, GM Simul Nigel Short 5/12/10.

2010 - 2011 BDCA League Calendar

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New Web Address and Web-Master from Monday, 1st November 2010
The BDCA website will transfer to the new web address of www.bradfordchess.com from Monday, 1st November 2010. Also, there will be a new web-master Dean Greenhough who will first oversee the maintenance of the existing web-site before a completely new web-site is launched later in the chess season. Please add the new web-address to your favourites and start using the new address from the 1st of November as the exitsing address will shortly be removed. Finally, many thanks for all the support I've received in the last couple of years in developing the BDCA web-site and ask that you continue to support it. Enzo Ciaffarafa.

BDCA Committee Meeting - Thursday 28th October 2010
The next BDCA meeting will be held at the Latvian Club on Thursday, 28th October 2010, 8pm start. The Minutes from the July meeting can now be viewed from the BDCA Meetings link to view or by clicking here.

BDCA Individual Competitions - Round 1 - Tuesday, 19th October 2010
Barnett (Open): Kamara 1 - Bowman 0, Rabbi 0 - P.R.Watson 1, Webb 0 - Trobridge 1, Corcoran 0 - Ashdown 1, A.Bak 1 - Clarke 0, Milnes 1 - Ako 0 (default), W.Williams f.p.bye, Barlow h.p.bye. Parkinson (U151): Madden 0 - Velosa 1, Holliday 1 - Pells 0, Houlden 1 - Sykes 0, Kadzionis 0 - Scurfield 1, A.Walker f.p.bye. Hutchinson (U126): Burt 0.5 - Fletcher 0.5, J.Toothill 1 - P.Greenwood 0, P.Walker 0 - Mason 1, Robertson 1 - Brown 0, Budahazi 0.5 - Martin 0.5, Thompson 0 - Bedford 1, N.Redmond 1 - Stead 0, Lightowler 1 - Marsh 0, T.Redmond 0.5 - Bland 0.5, Clews 0.5 - Rowe 0.5, Sutcliffe h.p.bye. Bak (U101): West 1 - Towlan 0, J.Greenwood 0 - Parr 1, Schnedl 0.5 - White 0.5, McGinty 0 - Young 1, Bell 0 - Light 1, James f.p.bye.

BDCA Individual Competitions - Round 2 - Tuesday 9th November 2010
Barnett (Open): Milnes v Kamara, Ashdown v Williams, Watson v Bak, Trobridge v Barlow, Rabbi v Webb, Clarke v Ako, Bowman v Corcoran. Parkinson (U151): Velosa v Houlden, Scurfield v Holliday, A.Walker v Madden, Pells v Kadzionis, Sykes f.p.bye. Hutchinson (U126): Bedford v Robertson, Mason v N.Redmond, Lightowler v Toothill, Bland v Burt, Martin v Sutcliffe, Clews v Budahazi, Fletcher v T.Redmond, Rowe v P.Greenwood, Marsh v P.Walker, Brown v Stead, Thompson f.p.bye. Bak (U101): Young v West, Parr v Light, James v Schnedl, White v Bell, J.Greenwood v McGinty, Towlan f.p.bye.

New Contact Telephone Number for Competition Controller Winston Williams
Competition Controller Winston Williams has a new contact mobile telephone number which is now 07794 370973.

Clough Trophy Results - Round 1 - Tuesday, 19th October 2010 and Round 2 Draw
The results from the first round of the Clough Trophy can be viewed below.

Click here to download a copy of the results and here for the scorecards in PDF format.

Click here to download a copy of the round 2 draw in PDF format.

Hepolite Cup Results - Round 1 - Tuesday, 12th October 2010 and Round 2 Draw
The results for the first round of the Hepolite Cup can be viewed below.

Click here to download a copy of the results in PDF format.

Click here to download a copy of the round 2 draw in PDF format.

BDCA vs MCF Challenge Match Result - 17th October 2010
On Sunday 17th October 2010 the Bradford and District Chess Association (BDCA) played a 20-board friendly match against the Manchester Chess Federation (MCF). Appropriate grading bands were agreed to ensure a close contest and the match was hosted by Idle Chess Club (Bradford) at the famous Idle Working Mens Club. Click here for the report and results in PDF format.

Play a Grandmaster! GM Nigel Davies Simultaneous Event - Sunday, 28th November 2010
Chess Grandmaster Nigel Davies is coming to Leeds Chess Club to give a simul on Sunday 28th November for just £10 per person. As Nigel is a hugely popular figure on the chess circuit , I will have to limit this event to 30 entries only and will be on a first come, first served basis. If you are available and would like to play, please enter here. Tony Ibbitson, tony@leedschessclub.org - Tel: 07875553775.

Play a Grandmaster! GM Nigel Short Simultaneous Event - Sunday, 5th December 2010
GM Nigel Short will play a simul exhibition on Sunday 5th December 1pm at Crusaders Chess Club in Blackburn, Lancashire. Tickets are reasonably priced at £25 a board. Nigel is one of the top players in the world and played in the world championship final, losing to Gary Kasparov. The event has been kindly sponsored by Chess Direct. For further details please contact Gordon Glover on 01254 671573 or gglover62@googlemail.com . Please make cheques or postal orders payable to Crusaders Chess Club and send to Gordon Glover 168 Sandy Lane,Darwen, Lanc's BB3 OPL.

1st Idle Chess Congress - 3rd - 5th December 2010
The 1^st Idle Chess Congress will be a five round competition with a difference. Players will be divided into groups of 6 (based upon grade). Each group of 6 players will play an all-play-all over the 5 rounds, the winner of each group taking the prize money for that group. Therefore, 1 in every 6 players will be a prize winner and you are guaranteed 5 games against similarly graded opposition. If the total number of entrants is not a multiple of 6 then the lowest graded group will be larger and will play on a Swiss basis. No byes will be allowed due to the specific format of this event, players must play all 5 rounds. If a player does drop out of the competition at any stage then any games they have left to play will be awarded as a win to their remaining opponents, scores against opponents already played will stand. No more than 2 players from the same club will be placed in the same group, except for the bottom group if this is unavoidable. Full details can be found in the attached entry form. Details can also be found on our website: www.idlechessclub.org.uk. Andy Wainwright.

Chess And a Pint on Sunday Afternoons!
Sunday Chess at Fanny's Ale House, Saltaire Rd, Saltaire. Chess practice and a pint the third Sunday in every month from 2pm-6pm. We have six boards but feel free to bring one and your friends! Beginners also welcome. Contact Sarah on 07736381930 or Facebook Group "Sunday Chess at Fanny's Ale House." (Sorry but juniors allowed only when accompanied by a parent/guardian). Sarah Pearson, Captain Bradford Renaissance.

2010 BDCA Congress Results: 17th - 19th September 2010
The results from the 2010 BDCA Congress are now available for viewing here. Full report to follow.

Chess.Com - Bradford Team Games
A new Bradford representative team has been launched on chess.com and all new members from the league or players in the area are encouraged to join and represent our city / league on line. Becoming a member is free and there are many benefits, resources & contacts to be made. Chess games can be played against players from all over the globe at rates to suit yourself. The aim is to play competitive team matches, including 'vote chess' & instill a greater sense of community. Follow this link to take a look at homepage and sign up, if your already playing on chess.com - reveal yourselves!

Bradford DCA Trophies and Past Award Winners
Please click here to view pictures of the historic trophies which are awarded at season end. If anyone can fill in the missing information with regards to the names of some of the trophies or anyone who wishes to contribute any articles regarding the history of the BDCA please contact Enzo at chess@anno-domini.net.

2010/2011 Fixture List Now Available!
The fixtures for the upcoming 2010/2011 BDCA chess season are now available for viewing. Click on one of the following links to download in PDF format a copy of your chosen fixtures for printing. Division 1 Fixtures, Division 2 Fixtures, Division 3 Fixtures, All Fixtures

2010-2011 Grading List
Players grades for the 2010-2011 season are now available in finalised form and be downloaded and printed here. Players can now see their individual results from the previous season via Jon Griffiths ChessNuts website

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World Chess Championship Historical Database

From Steinitz to Anand, if you want to review any of the matches played in the World Chess Championship matches from 1876 right through to 2008, click on the link below:

http://www.chessgames.com/wcc.html

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History of Bradford Chess Club, 1853-1953

The fourth and final installment of the History of Bradford Chess Club is now available for viewing. Part 4 covers the British Champions who belonged to Bradford Chess Club, famous visitors to the club and a review of the numerous Trophy Competitions the club entered and won. Part 3 reviews the Tournament of 1888 and the Club's Headquarter's are discussed. Part 2 explains the origins of the Ivory Chessmen and the amalgamation of the Exchange Chess Club with Bradford is examined. Part 1 describes how the club was originally founded and describes the day to day running of the club in 19th Century Britain. This four part series on the history of Bradford Chess Club is as recalled in 1953 when this document was produced to celebrate the club's centenary.

Please click the links below to access each chapter:

Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4

Chapter 1 PDF, Chapter 2 PDF, Chapter 3 PDF, Chapter 4 PDF

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