Events for August 2021
Following on from our opening on the 26th (thanks to everyone who turned up), we have a number of exciting chess activities planned for the coming weeks. These are optional of course,…
Opening on the 26th July
We're pleased to announce we will be open for new members, to join us at the Abbey on Chesterfield Road, from the 26th of July. Of course, this is provisional…
Time Traveller’s Emporium
Congratulations to our junior member, Daniel Clayton, on winning the Time Traveller's Emporium Trophy at this Saturday's over the board tournament at Birley Spa church. It's an award for the…
Join us for Chat and Chess
We've recently setup our own discord server. If you'd like to get involved, chat and play chess online, you're welcome to join us. Signing up is pretty easy, and you…
Chess simul with an International Master
Earlier this week, 8 club members took on International Master, Andrew Ledger, in a chess simul. Andrew showed his class, winning all 8 games. My game was a convincing victory…
Woodseats Chess Club in Social Cyber Space
After many months, during which we have almost forgotten what one another look like, Woodseats Chess Club meets again in Cyber Space due to the wonders of Tornelo: https://home.tornelo.com. If…
A fabulous chess book
My son bought me a chess book this morning! It was one that I've always wanted. It's by the wonderful David Bronstein, who was an early photo-type for Tal. He…
Meet GM Reggie Gottschalk
Meet the latest edition to the Gottschalk clan, Reggie is already kicking up a storm on the chess board! He has dad, Danny, right where he wants him! So Dad,…
The Wonderful Mikhail Tal
"Why did he play like he did, and why did he win? Of course, it is easy to hide behind the words talent or genius. Tolush, after losing the game…
How to win a lost game!
Mikhail Tal was an expert at this! Black has far too many pieces for the sacrificed Queen for most of this game but, in the end, Tal summons far up…