Comments on: Kidlington Chess Tournament 2009

By: Adam Raoof

Adam Raoof — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:50:31 +0000

very respectable figures! I remember that several times they had to turn away late entries due to having no more space left in the hall!

By: davee

davee — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:49:28 +0000

Adam: Just had a note from Tom Williams (Treasurer for this event): he says the numbers were 24, 47 and 69 for the U225/170/125 sections respectively. Twenty-seven withdrawals in the last 24 hours, but thirty-four entries on the day.

By: davee

davee — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:56:27 +0000

Adam: Yes, I know about local clubs: in fact, I played for Cowley between 1994 and 1998 and still know a handful of people there…

By: Adam Raoof

Adam Raoof — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:39:48 +0000

I’m glad to hear they had lots of late entries – it’s always a very well organised and friendly event. There are several thriving chess clubs in Oxford – if you need some contact names just let me know and I will put you in touch! Adam

By: davee

davee — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:58:58 +0000

Adam: There were, according to the organisers, a record number of withdrawals this year. This is likely due to the weather, as you say. However, there were also, apparently, a record number of entries on the day, which made up for it slightly. Very approximately, I think there were about 20 or so in the U-225 section, about 60 in each of the U-170 and U-125 sections.

By: Adam Raoof

Adam Raoof — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:54:12 +0000

Very good performance after a break from chess! I chickened out of the weekend, not fancying the drive from London in the snow – but it was probably ok? How many players did they get in the end? Adam