Latest MCCU News

Warks are u180 Midlands champions

21 Jan. Warwickshire neatly reversed last year's result at Tyseley, Birmingham to take the under-180 title. Use County match menu button above and then the left u180 button to see details.

Walsall Kipping club mourns Norman Young

16 Jan. The death of Norman Young (1928-2012) has been announced. Norman was a former president of Staffordshire Chess Association and was active over the board until a few weeks before his death. "He will be fondly remembered and sorely missed by all of his friends in the Chess World" writes current Staffs President David Anderton in a brief obituary. The funeral will be at Streetly Crematorium, Little Hardwick Road, Aldridge, Walsall WS9 0SG at 3.30pm on Wednesday next 25th January

Notts team are first Midland Counties Champions this season

14 Jan. A young Notts side comfortably beat Warks, last season's winners, at Nottingham. Use the 'County Matches' menu button for more details.

Worcs retain lead in u140 county team championship

11 Dec. Results of all three matches are posted. Use the top "County match" menu button above and then the "u140 Championship" button for details.

Steve Crockett leads Midlands Rapidplay GP

5 Dec. After four events, Steve (Redditch, Worcs) leads this tournament by a healthy margin having entered all Midlands Rapidplay events so far. He is pursued by two juniors. Use the "Grand Prix" menu button above to get link to standings in the Midlands Rapid Grand Prix.

Don Mason wins Bury Rapidplay

4 Dec reported by Rod Middleton and Mick Norris. Don Mason (Shirley & Wythall, Birmingham) was first in the Open with 5/6. The Major was shared by Martin Burns (Stockport, GMC) and Brendan Kane (Aigburth, Liverpool) also with 5/6. Tim Hilton (3Cs, Oldham, GMC) was sole first with 5½/6 in the Minor. Entries included a phalanx of juniors from 3C's (Oldham), and a special Junior (u14) Prize was won by Becky Kerton with an impressive 4½ points in the Minor, leaving most of the adults in her wake! Nearly 100 players participated. Controllers Rod Middleton, Julian Clissold and Anthony Lee ran the show cheerfully and efficiently, and the Sports Club staff provided a warm welcome, and refreshments.

Alex Holowczak appointed national controller County Championships

4 Dec. Alex from Oldbury, Worcs has taken on this role. Julie Johnson remains the MCCU representative. The 2012 dates for the preliminary, quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals are published on the ECF website.

Northampton Girls second in 4NCL Junior Division 3

26, 27 Nov. Northamptonshire Girls scored 8/14 coming second to Yateley Manor A. In Division 2, midland teams trailed teams from the south.

Midlanders at the British Rapidplay, Leeds

19, 20 Nov. Ali Jaunooby (3Cs, Oldham, GMC) was highest placed Midlander at the British Rapidplay Championships at Leeds on 7 from 11 games. First was GM Gawain Jones 10½/11. In the Under-16 Rapidplay, Ashwin Kalyana (Solihull Checkmates, Warks) was first on 3½/5. In the Intermediate, Phil Talbot (Wigan, Greater Manchester) was first on 8½/11. Harry Croasdale (Nottingham) was first on 4/5 in the one-day under-16 event.

Miroslav Gruca wins Bolton Rapidplay

13 Nov from Rod Middleton, organiser. Miroslav (Widnes) led from the start and half a point clear after four rounds. His final round victory ensured first place by a clear point. Arthur Mehmood (Newport, Shrops) dominated the Major with 6 straight wins. The event attracted nearly ninety players and held at Bolton Ukrainian Club. Results of MCCU players graded under-150 now added to Rapid Grand Prix. Use this link for more details.

Worcestershire and Staffs Terriers share lead in under-120 championship

12 Nov. For more details use "county matches" menu button above.

Greater Manchester Juniors are Champs

6 Nov. Greater Manchester were first with 17½/24 in the under-16 competition. The winning Manchester side comprised: Jamie Horton, Daniel Lea, Nathan taylor, Andrew Horton, Jacob Manton, Tim Chays, Jennifer Neil, Phoebe Price, Jack Virgin, and Jason Lau and was managed by Phil Adams. In the same competition Staffordshire were 7th on 8½. In the under-12 event, Greater Manchester were 3rd, Warwickshire 4th, and Staffordshire 6th equal. The event was organised by NYCA (National Youth Chess Association) at Abraham Derby Academy, Madeley, Shropshire.

Lincolnshire lead in Minor Counties

5 Nov. Worcs and Derbys fought a nail-biting draw while Shrops beat Leics in spite of the latter fielding a grand master. Use the "county matches" menu button above for match details.

 

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