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♟️ The Summer Cup Has Arrived!
The evenings are getting longer, but the battles on the board are just heating up. We are thrilled to announce that the Thurrock Chess Club Summer Cup officially kicked off this week! Whether you’re looking to sharpen your tactics for the next league season or just want to enjoy some competitive chess in a friendly atmosphere, the…
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Happy New Year !
Happy New Year to all our members, friends, and chess enthusiasts! We hope you had a wonderful festive season and are ready for an exciting year of chess. We are pleased to announce that Thurrock Chess Club is officially back in full swing and will be meeting at both of our venues starting this week.…
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Thurrock A Narrowly Defeats Thurrock B in Southend League Clash
On Tuesday, 1st October 2024, Thurrock A faced Thurrock B at home as part of the Southend League. Thurrock A fielded Brendon Gibbons on board one, followed by Mridul Sharma, Lee Heather, and David Hooper. For Thurrock B, the boards featured Gerald Cattouse, Rudi Litsenborgh, Matei Coseru, and Oliver Grabowski, in descending order. While many…
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Why chess?
“Some people think that if their opponent plays a beautiful game, it’s okay to lose. I don’t. You have to be merciless.”Magnus Carlsen I had the good fortune of being able to play in the first Cambridge International Open this past week. It has been some years since I have played in a proper tournament…
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Thurrock beats Wanstead
Last night Thurrock played Wanstead in an away match in the Essex Summer Rapid Plate competition. The competition was tough as not only was this an away game but the opposition was rated an average of 1591 while Thurrock were rated at 1543. This was especially further pronounced on the top two boards where the…