WELLS Chess Club have returned to The Globe and are about to embark on a new season in the Somerset League, looking to hold on to their Division 2 and Knockout trophies and try and add the Division 1 and Division 3 to their collection.
Meanwhile they started their online chess season off with some great matches. The Wells Globetrotters A-Team were in Division 1 of the National Chess League for the first time and can expect a step up from last year’s level. Their first match saw Leon Nelson, Alica Lampard, Jamie Eales and Matt Goatcher secure a convincing 4-0 win. There will be tougher opposition ahead, but this is a positive start. The B-Team of Jeremy Lynn, Phil Johnson, Ed Farms and Jon Rossi played out a tight 2-2 draw in their first match.
There have been several chess tournaments over the summer, and Leon Nelson was competing in the Newport Chess Congress. Playing in the Major section, Leon arrived after competing at the British Championships the week before and the momentum was with him.
Having taken a bye in the first round, Leon went on to win all four of his remaining games to leave him as outright winner on 4.5 points. He won the junior prize and the Major section prize. Leon continues to improve and will be a great asset in the upcoming season.
Ed Farms has also been very busy competing in August at the Swindon Chess Congress and the Torquay Riviera Congress. He notched up some great results and finished the events with 3.5 and 2.5 points respectively.
Wells Chess Club say it is great to see Ed flying the flag for the club at these events across the South West and he will be a key player this season.
Wells Chess Club’s junior coaching sessions have started up again with coach Sasha Matlak and support from Leon Nelson.
Wells are also hosting their 2nd Autumn Rapidplay Event at the Town Hall on October 18, more information on the website.
Wells are always keen to hear from players both young and old, experienced and new to the game. They can be found at The Globe Inn on Wednesdays from 7.30pm, on wellschess.co.uk and emailed at wellschessclub@outlook.com