British Federation for Correspondence Chess

Update - British Webserver Team Tournament

Saturday, 28 April 2012 16:26 Neil Limbert

This tournament has now been running for almost 6 months and play can continue until March 2013. However, already some key promotion & relegation issues have been decided.

Division 1 - all still to play for! 34 of the 64 games still ongoing.

Division 2 - PLASTIC BISHOP PROMOTED! Congratulations to Stephen Robson & his team who will be in Division 1 next season. Commiserations to Natcor A and Civil Service who are already relegated to Division 3. So three teams are still fighting it out to be promoted alongside Plastic Bishop - these are Scheming Mind B, BCCA Knights & White Rose Proofs.

Division 3 - GRANTHAM KINGS & SCHEMING MIND C PROMOTED! 57 of the 64 games have been completed.

International Master Title

Saturday, 07 April 2012 16:01 Andrew Dearnley

Well done and congratulations to Dr JOHN WHARAM who achieved his second IM norm in the ICCF Master Norm section 062, see http://www.iccf-webchess.com/EventCrossTable.aspx?id=23068

John's International Master title is now confirmed and it will be presented at congress in South Africa. John also achieved his first SIM norm in the same event!

BFCC AGM and EC meeting

Thursday, 05 April 2012 12:16 Duncan Chambers

The 2012 BFCC AGM will take place at the Priory Street Centre, York, on Saturday 9th June, starting at 1 pm. The AGM will be followed by an Executive Committee meeting. Further details available from the Secretary.

INTERNATIONAL ARBITER TITLE

Monday, 19 March 2012 19:19 Andrew Dearnley

BFCC would like to congratulate NEIL LIMBERT on achieving the International Arbiter title.

The title has been confimed by ICCF and will be presented at congress this year in South Africa.

Well done Neil !

Senior International Master Title

Sunday, 08 April 2012 12:19 Andrew Dearnley

BFCC would like to congratulate ALAN J C RAWLINGS on the achievement of his 3rd SIM norm and hence the SIM titlle.

Alan achieved the final norm by winning ICCF MN065 see http://www.iccf-webchess.com/EventCrossTable.aspx?id=24177

BFCC players will now collect 5 awards at the ICCF congress in South Africa later in the year!

ICCF WCCC Semi Final deadline

Saturday, 07 April 2012 15:41 Andrew Dearnley

Qualifiers for the 2012 ICCF World Championship Semi Finals should enter between now and the deadline of 30th April 2012. Entries can be sent to Andrew Dearnley with a cheque payable to BFCC for £32 or by using ICCF Direct entry system, stating your qualification.

The ICCF announcement is http://www.iccf webchess.com/Message.aspx?message=415

Martin Hawley, RIP

Monday, 02 April 2012 12:15 Duncan Chambers

We were sorry to learn of the death of Martin Hawley at the age of 66. Martin was a BFCC Life Vice-President and his CC achievements include being joint winner of the British CC Championship in 1986-7. Condolences to his family and friends.

5TH ICCF WEBCHESS OPEN ENTRIES CLOSE 30.4.12

Tuesday, 28 February 2012 19:15 Andrew Dearnley

ICCF are organising the 5th Webchess open and preliminary sections will start play early June 2012. The entry fee through BFCC is £7.50 and can be paid by cheque made payable to 'BFCC' sent to Andrew Dearnley, 17 Smithy Hill, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UH. If you prefer, the payment can be made on this site by using a card and the tournament reference '5th ICCF Webchess open'. ICCF are also accepting direct entry for this open on their website. Multiple entries are allowed.

The full announcement for the tournament can be found at http://www.iccf-webchess.com/Message.aspx?message=410

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