Three Matches started……

BCCA – Natcor

https://www.iccf.com/event?id=58510 

BCCA – Social CCA

https://www.iccf.com/event?id=58291

BCCA – USA Team

https://www.iccf.com/event?id=58515

Good Luck to All!

Dear BCCA Members

We have a number of match opportunities:

1) Our friends at the Social CCA

2) A US select team

3) Our friends at NATCOR

All matches will be played on the server, be two games (One each with Black and White) and played at Normal Time Controls (around 10/50 but details to be confirmed). Opponents will be of roughly similar rating.

If you are interested in taking part please contact Russell Sherwood at russell@bccachess.org , quoting your ICCF Number. by 3rd April 2016. Please note boards on some of these events are limited so dont delay!!

Russell Sherwood
BCCA Match Captain

Congratulations to Nigel Norman and William Lindberg on jointly winning BCCA Class 2 Trio 57 with impressive scores of 3/4. Nigel and William will both receive 2 BCCA Candidate Master Points taking their totals to 6 and 8 respectively; both are promoted to Class 3.

Well played to Trevor Carr on winning Class 3 Trio No.29 with an impressive score of 3.5/4.Trevor is awarded 3 BCCA Master Points to take his total to 6 points (20 needed to gain the title). The other players were Antony Copsey and Sandy Smyth.

Congratulations to Eugenio Spagnoli on winning tightly fought Class 2 Trio No.53 with a score of 2.5/4. Eugenio receives his first 4 BCCA Candidate Master Points (20 needed to gain the title) and is now promoted to Class 3 The other players were Robert Bruce and Neil Jefferson

Class 3 Trio No.30 has ended in a 3 way tie with all games, despite the best efforts of the players, being drawn. Keith Kitson, Robert Evans and Russell Sherwood all receive 1 BCCA Master point each giving Keith a total of 12, Robert and Russell receive a point each to start off their campaigns.(20 needed to gain the title)

New member Yosua Sitorus has won Class 1 Trio No.123 with a perfect score of 4/4 – well played. Yosua has been awarded his first 2 Candidate Master Points (20 needed for the Title) and is promoted to Class 2.

Congratulations To Jim Fox on winning Class 1 Trio No.128 with an impressive score of 3/4. Jim is promoted to Class 2 and will receive 2 BCCA Candidate Master points, taking his total to 5 (20 needed to gain the title)

Congratulations to Dennis Broadway who has won his 4th Class 2 Trio No.45 with a score of 3/4  in a close fought finish with Eugenio Spagnoli. Dennis has already achieved the coveted BCCA Candidate Master Title and is now pursuing his campaign in Class 3 where he has already notched up 6 points towards the BCCA Master Title.

Malcolm Winter has won Class 1 Trio No.99 with a score of 3/4  against Alex Tupper and Paul Clarke. Malcolm  has been awarded a further 2 BCCA Candidate Master Points bring his total to 12 – only another 8 to go for the title. Malcolm is already playing in Class 2 where 4 points are available for a win.

Congratulations to Iris Pardoe on winning Class 1 Trio with a perfect score of 4/4. Iris is promoted to class 2 and is awarded her first 2 BCCA Candidate Master Points well done !! (20 points needed to gain the title.)

Well done to all three players on each scoring 2/4 which results in a three way tie for first place (and not a single draw !!) in Class 1 Trio No.122.
It has been decided to award you all 1 BCCA Candidate Master point apiece. This takes Keith Dudeney’s total to 11, David Robert’s to 3 and gives Brian Robinson his foot on the ladder to the BCCA Candidate Master Title (20 points needed to gain the title.) There was no outright winner and no promotion from this Trio, Keith had already won promotion from BCCA/C1/Tr115

Congratulations to Maurice Carter on winning Class 1 Trio No.117 with two fine wins over Ron Cooper. Maurice receives 2 BCCA Candidate master points to add to the 4 he has already accumulated taking his tally to 6. Ron continues on 16 points so keep going only 4 more needed to make the title. Unfortunately due to the silent withdrawal of the 3rd competitor in this event there will be no promotion to class 2.

Congratulations to Steven Woodhouse on winning Class 1 Trio No. 113  with an excellent score of 3.5/4. Steven is already playing in Class 2 and receives a further 2 BCCA Candidate Master Points bring his total to 8. The other players were John Dunn and David Woodruff

Timothy Hall has won Class 1 Trio No.124 with a perfect score of 4/4 – very well played. Timothy is promoted to Class 2 and awarded 2 BCCA Candidate Master Points to start off his title campaign.

Steven Woodhouse has notched up as second Trio win this month in Class 2 Trio No.54. Steven scored a perfect 4/4 and is now promoted to Class 3. He is also awarded 4 BCCA Candidate Master Points bring his total to 12.

Congratulations to Richard Tillett on winning Class 2 Trio No.55 with an excellent score of 3.5/4. Richard is now promoted to class 3 and is awarded 4 BCCA Candidate Master Points taking his total to 6.

Andrew Dearnley has won this close fought Class 3 Trio No.27 with a score of 2.5/4 – well played. Andrew has been awarded 3 BCCA Master Points bringing his total to 17, just 3 more needed for the coveted BCCA Master title. The other players were Mike Richardt who finished with 2 points and Eoin Campbell with 1.5

Congratulations to Alex Tupper on winning Class 1 Trio No.94 with a perfect score of 4/4 – well played. Alex is now promoted to Class 2 and awarded 2 BCCA Candidate Master Points to start of his campaign for the title.

Congratulations to Keith Dudeney on winning Class 1 Trio No.115 with a perfect score of 4/4, Keith is now promoted to Class 2 and has been awarded 2 BCCA Candidate Master Points bringing his total 10.

Class 2 Trio No.52 has been won Roger Pearce with a score of 3/4 against Ron Cooper and Allan Gardner who drew for second place with 1.5 points each. Roger receives 4 BCCA Candidate Master points and is promoted to class 3 and now has 7 Candidate Master Points in total – well played.

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Class 2 Trio No37 has resulted in a tie between Colin Cheek and Michael Kruger with 2pts and 1 win a piece, Colin will receive 2 BCCA Candidate Master Points and promotion to Class 3, Michael unfortunately has not renewed his membership so leaves the tournament.

Dawn Williamson and Richard Williams share the honours in Class 2 Trio No.46 with 3 pts and 2 wins apiece. Both are awarded 2 BCCA Candidate Master Points, Richard is now promoted to Class 3 alongside Dawn.

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