October, 2024 - Hampshire Chess History

Portsmouth Chess Invitational 1962

11 October 202410 October 2024 by HCA Archivist

I have borrowed some of Roger Paige’s chess books from James Pratt and the “My Games of Chess” include a number of tournaments. I previously published the 1971 Portsmouth Invitation, but there was also one in 1962 which featured the prominent Portsmouth Junior players against the 54 year old Wilf Pratten. An excellent idea to … Read more

Hampshire Individual Chess Championship 1959

7 October 20246 October 2024 by HCA Archivist

Hampshire Individual 1959 Final Positions Chess Notes

The 1959 Hampshire Individual Chess Championship was held during the 1958/1959 season. There were 16 players who entered with the format being a 7 round Swiss tournament played over the season. For a list of the winners of the Hampshire Individual Championship and links to any articles I have written the table on the Hampshire … Read more