The first league tables are available on the downloads page. If any mistakes are noticed, please contact Keith Findley.
Archive for the 'Thanet League' Category
The Walker Shield is a four board competition with a grading limit of 120. The Hargreaves Shield limit was raised to 140. Clubs can choose to enter either or both if they wish. The Shield is named after Alan Walker, who left Herne Bay Chess Club after many years as secretary.
There will be a new club joining the Thanet League this season - Seasalter. They meet on the first and third Mondays of the month in the Sportsman Public House, Faversham Road, Seasalter, Whitstable, CT5 4BP. They will be playing in the Walker Shield only, captained by Alan Evans.
The site has been modified -
All tables and downloads can be accessed via the top menu - Downloads.
The same page can also be reached via - Latest result table in the submenu - Cups & Competitions
Mick Croft has decided to stand down as Chairman of the Thanet Chess League as from the AGM. He does not think he should be involved with League business anymore because he is unlikely to feel like playing chess again. He has been involved for forty years as a player, captain and secretary within the Thanet Chess League as well as Chairman. He also holds all three posts of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer at Margate Club, from which he is also standing down.
Thanet were back on winning form in their match away to Tonbridge after a defeat in the previous match. Full results can be found in ‘Tables > Other Competitions’
The final of the Mick Croft Cup is to be played between Bridge and Folkestone. The full match results of the semi finals can be found in ‘Tables > Other Competitions’.
Following the decision to declare the result of the Herne Bay v Broadstairs match void, the table has been updated and the results of the match removed. See ‘Tables’ for the updated tables for the Hargreaves League and Miller Cup.
Thanet won their second match of the season, beating Medway 4-2 at home. Full result in ‘Tables’ - Other Competitions.
Thanet travelled to Hastings in the first match of the competition and came away with an impressive victory, winning 5-1. Best result was by Terry Green, outgraded by 67 points but winning with an unstoppable mating attack. Full results can be found in ‘Tables’ > ‘Other Competitions’.
