From Castlehill CC:
Martin Chalmers B: 1/09/60 – D: 17/09/21 aged 61 R.I.P
It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform you all that Martin Chalmers passed away on Friday. He was in a coma for over two weeks brought on by COVID and was on a ventilator which was switched off early Friday morning, but he never woke up.
Martin Chalmers was a long time member of Castlehill Chess Club off and on and had just come back after a short break, indeed he would be classed a stalwart of our chess club. He enjoyed his chess and for a long time played in the weekend chess tournaments about once a month playing all over Scotland. He was a vocal and colourful character, and you always knew when Martin was in the club! He was always willing to help everybody especially juniors with their chess!
Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time and as soon as we have conformation on his funeral arrangements, we will let you know ASAP.

I see the allegro grades have all reverted to being the same as your main grade due to no games being played over the last grading period. 

Due to the circumstances over this period would it not be better to revert these grades to how they were before otherwise it makes a nonsense having a separate allegro grade.

A Huge thanks to the arbitering team including David Clayton, John McNicoll, Alistair Maxwell & Andy Howie for Scottish Chess Tour PGNs including the following tournaments

• Ayr 2016
  
• Ayr 2017 Major
  
• Ayr 2017 Open
  
• Ayr 2019
  
• Inverness 2016 Major
  
• Inverness 2016 Open
  
• Inverness 2017 Major
  
• Inverness 2017 Open
  
• Perth 2017 Major
  
• Perth 2017 Open
  
• Perth 2018 FIDE A
  
• Perth 2018 FIDE B
  
• Perth 2019 Minor
  
• Perth 2019 Major
  
• Perth 2019 Open
  

Tragically I must pass on news of the death of Steve Sawaryn.  After his family, chess was one of Steve’s main passions. He could often be seen in action on the East coast congress circuit, plus trips to the Oban tournaments to indulge in the Royal Game. His quiet and impeccable conduct during a game, win, lose or draw, was respected by all his opponents. In recent years he took over the Presidency of the North East Junior Chess Association (NEJCA) and continued furtherance of the love of chess in local juniors. He was also responsible for organising the Scottish Girls event at Lathallan castle on behalf of Chess Scotland. He was also a key member of the Junior Home Board. He was an excellent organiser and presented an open and honest approach to everything he did  and this inspired both respect and loyalty from his support team. He was unflappable and never once raised his voice. A rock in what could sometimes be the maelstrom of junior chess! He was always ready to assist people struggling with difficulties in life and become a trusted confidante.
 
At 66 he had many years of active life before him, alternating between Aberdeenshire and Mallorca, where he and Maria had bought a second home a few years ago. Unfortunately, he was recently diagnosed with angina, following some struggles during hillwalking, and he died at home of heart failure.
 
Steve’s departure leaves a large hole in many lives, especially for Maria and his three children. There is also the loss to the Scottish chess community. His character  was described by one of his chess colleagues as kind, capable, diplomatic and enthusiastic. Not many of us would deserve such a fulsome epitaph, but he did!

I have added the links for Olympiad 2021 games here.
Division 4  -- Aug 20, 2021 - Aug 22, 2021
FIDE Online Chess Olympiad Division 4 2021 - Live Games - Chess.com
 
Division 3 --- Aug 27, 2021 - Aug 29, 2021
FIDE Online Chess Olympiad Division 3 2021 - Live Games - Chess.com
 
Division 2 --- Sep 2, 2021 - Sep 4, 2021
FIDE Online Chess Olympiad Division 2 2021 - Live Games - Chess.com
 
Division 1 --- Sep 8, 2021 - Sep 10, 2021
FIDE Online Chess Olympiad Division 1 2021 - Live Games - Chess.com

However - these links currently contain NO INFORMATION - they as simply bookmarks at this time - the organisers have not yet published further information

I will also post on the Website News page and will notify as soon as the data becomes available.

“The Lanarkshire AGM will be held on Wednesday September 1st  2021 at the layby Inn in Salisburgh commencing 7.30PM All current and new member clubs are most welcome. The is a prizegiving ceremony as well for the Winners of the two divisions (Stepps and Lanark).
 
As well as the resumption of the Over The Board league, there will be discussion about the possible creation of an online league to run concurrently.”

Who is chosen to play in the Olympiad?

Before I book my October holidays, I wonder what congress organisers are thinking about the chance of events happening this autumn/winter? e.g. Dundee, Oban etc.

Hi all

We have over the board chess this coming Saturday in Springburn Park courtesy of North Glasgow Homes from 12.00 to 3.00 PM

The link below provides details of the venue
https://glasgow.gov.uk/article/16595/Springburn-Park 

There will be two large boards as well as standard boards, sets, clocks etc although it would be appreciated if players bring their own . I will be bringing a few pieces of equipment. 
If anyone wishes any further details , please let me know

Ian

The Glorney Cup (online) starts today, but there seems to be a distinct lack of information about it, except for this on the ICU

https://www.icu.ie/events/1451

Best of luck to everyone involved.