2008-9 County Chess MCCU Results

The MCCU matches are now complete.  Click here for a summary.

MCCU Nomination for British Championship

Don Mason (Shirley, Warks) was nominated being the highest placed in the MCCU GP who had not already qualified.

MCCU Grand Prix Winner

2008-9 Midland Individual Champion was GM Mark Hebden (trophy plus £100 bursary).
Click here to view the current standings (incl Warwickshire).

Mary Bonham

Worcester News 22 March reported the death of Mary, sister of Reginald Bonham, a Worcs blind chess player. Click here to see the obituary.

MCCU Grand Prix

Midland Individual Champion - Mark Hebden (wins trophy plus £100 bursary to British Championships). MCCU Nominee for British Championship - Don Mason

Formal Notice of MCCU AGM

I gave preliminary notice of the MCCU AGM a few days ago. At that time the venue had not been finalized.

I can now confirm the the AGM will be on Sunday June 28th at
The Bowling Green, Friary Rd, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 6QJ
Tel: 01543 257344

Having reviewed the minutes of the 2008 AGM the start time will be 2.00pm rather than 2.30pm.

I have not been informed of any changes to delegates following my preliminary notice, so where I am unsure of current names for a county I have included the county secretary as named in the ECF yearbook in addition to any previously listed as delegates.

If you know of any changes, or where county AGMs lead to changes before the AGM, please inform me.

I would remind you that motions must be with me by 1st June. I hope to issue the Agenda & draft minutes from the 2008 meeting as soon as possible after this deadline.

Regards - Julie D Johnson, CEO

Staffordshire Chess Congress CANCELLED

Regrettably it has been necessary to cancel the Staffordshire Chess Congress which was due to take place on 19th-20th April 2009. This is due to unforeseen problems with the venue which would create poor playing conditions. All entry forms and cheques will be returned as soon as possible. Staffordshire Chess Association apologises for any inconvenience that this cancellation may cause. Traci Whitfield- Congress Director

County Chess and National Stage Draw

The MCCU matches are now complete.  Click here for a summary of results, here for the National stage draw.

Middle Game MCCU Newsletter

Publicity director Ray Collett produces his second newsletter (MiddleGame29).  Click here to open it.

2008-9 County Matches

The final fixtures have been published.  Click here for full details.

British Championship Qualifying & MCCU Grand Prix

The MCCU Midland Individual Title will again run in 2008/9 as a grand prix.  The MCCU player with the best aggregate score in three of the qualifying Opens will secure the Midland Individual Title, hold the trophy for one year and win the £100 bursary to the British Championships first prize.  Current qualifying events
Hereford - 23 to 25th August 2008

Leicester - 10th to 12th October 2008

Milton Keynes - 14th to 16th November 2008

Warwickshire - Date TBA

Bolton - 10th - 12th April 2009

Nottingham - 25th to 26th April 2009

Click here to view the current standings (incl Warwickshire).

MCCU AGM

The MCCU AGM was held on 29th June 2008 at Syston and District Social Club. Click here to read the draft minutes.

Web Updates

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