I hope to publish a number of games of Hampshire chess players, although to help me complete this input from readers would be appreciated. The first of these is on John H Jones. If you played John and have any games, please do supply. In addition, I would welcome game collections from Hampshire players. John … Read more
Arthur Brameld has supplied an Eulogy of his friend John Henry Jones (John at the far right). A separate post of John’s games is now available. John H Jones – 31st July 2024 John Henry Jones’ Eulogy – Arthur Brameld I started at Gosport County Grammar School (Bay House site) in September 1960. I always … Read more
Since 2022 we have had an annual pre-season friendly match against Fareham. Match report on the 2024 match. Update Aug 11 2024: Patrick Pavey has supplied his game where he saved half a point tempting his opponent with a piece which could not be taken. This allowed a perpetual check.
Chandler’s Ford Chess Club was created in the 2015/2016 Chess season, when Eastleigh Railway chess club moved venues. In addition this was really an amalgamation of the original Eastleigh Unity, Eastleigh British Rail and Stoke Social chess clubs. Eastleigh Unity prior to this was Stoneham Park via Cricketers Arms (which was when I joined). Safe … Read more