John Zastapilo – 11th February 2024 In Memoriam John Zastapilo – David Culliford I am sorry to report that my very good friend John Zastapilo has died, aged 72. I first met John during the 1990/91 chess season when he turned up at Southampton Chess Club one evening, seeking a return to playing club chess … Read more
Hampshire played three County matches this season, two in the SCCU and the normal friendly against Wiltshire. In addition to the OTB Matches they also played one Correspondence match against Essex losing 16 – 29. For the record of Hampshire County matches, and links to any articles I have written, the table on the Hampshire County … Read more
The 1967 Hampshire Individual Chess Championship was held in October or November 1966. 11 players entered in an all play all, although one player withdrew after five rounds. Marshall Thompson was making a return to chess and won with eight points from the ten rounds. For a list of the winners of the Hampshire Individual … Read more
The 1968 Hampshire Individual Chess Championship (for the 1967 / 68 season) was held at Southampton University the last weekend of October and the first weekend of November 1967. There were five rounds each weekend, and the tournament was won by the unbeaten AC Barton with seven wins and three draws. Contents For a list … Read more