Scottish Chess Championships 2013

[David G Congalton]

I wish the player who has had to withdraw for medical reasons a speedy recovery.

I'm sure everyone will be drinking plenty of water given the temperatures and would advise all taking part to ensure they have enough water with them to keep hydrated during a long game.

And who the hell was Helen?
Is that the Helen from Helen of Troy? I thought she was a Greek.

Helensburgh was founded in 1776 when Sir James Colquhoun of Luss built spa baths on the site of Ardencaple Castle, which dated back to about 1600. He then had the seaside resort town constructed to the east of the spa on a formal layout in the style of Edinburgh New Town, and named it after his wife Helen.

So who is watching theses wonderful live games?
what sad pale-faced untanned idiot is sitting in his house watching games of chess?

That could be me Geoff, although that would mean I'm sitting at work watching live chess, which may be why I've had to work late all this week. 8)