The ECF have gone live with their new four figure ratings, which will be updated on a monthly basis and take the place of the current three figure system. The link below takes you to the Nomads page. https://www.ecfrating.org.uk/v2/new/list_players.php?club_code=8YSN
Chess
FIDE one day Rapidplay in Sheffield
Darnall & Handsworth host their third FIDE 6 round rapidplay on Saturday 1st September 2018. Having taken part last year I can definitely recommend it, a very well run event and on our doorstep! http://www.dhchessclub.co.uk/index.php/rapidplay/rapidplay-info
Worksop C vs Nomads D
Unfortunately, I didn’t get a good look at Pete’s game but Eric’s opponent opened aggressively, pushing a pawn to his seventh rank by move 13. After Eric rebuffed this attack, gaining a queen and rook, his opponent resigned. Dave ended up with a queen, rook, and three pawns against a queen, bishop and six pawns,…