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News from London League AGM. A bad night for chess. We were backing Hammersmith CC’s motion to end the absurd system of adjournments (that a few old timers insist is their birthright) and bring London Chess league into the 21st century. Unfortunately the motion did not even reach the floor as some clever tactics by some clubs ensured that a

Nick Walker reports on an excellent showing by Hackney at the Essex Chess Association Tream Bitz. Hackney won the Essex Chess Association team blitz with 24.5/32 game points on Sunday 1 July. As a non-Essex team (although we are of course affiliated to ECA) we were ineligible for the trophy which was taken by Barking, who came second, 3 points

Hackney Chess Club are going to Cyprus! Organised by Rauf Khalilov, Kykkos Monastery will host a fundraising challenge match between local Cypriot team Larnaca and a touring party from our club. It is hoped that funds can be raised for the Monastery’s good causes in this collaboration between the Monks of Kykkos and Larnaca & Hackney Chess Clubs. If you

Hackney Gorki’s hopes of winning the London League Division 6 title came to a halt after a 4-0 defeat by Morley College whose victory makes them champions. Despite this setback, Gorki have had a great season under the captaincy of Chris Thorne – the team has  five wins, two draws and two losses with one game left.    

Hackney Major have brought home our first silverware of the season after a 2.5-1.5 victory over Cavendish secured the London League Division 5 title. There were wins on the night for captain Chris Gribben and Zebedee Jones, along with a draw for Alistair Dyte on top board and a defeat for George Perkins. Hackney Major finished the season with 7.5/9

Another disappointing season for our 4NCL team who were relegated to Division 4 after the final three rounds in Wokefield Park. On Saturday we drew with West is Best 3-3, then lost to Fermented Sharks on Sunday and drew 3-3 on Monday against The Rookies. A big thank you to Francis Chin who as always was an excellent captain and

We have been approached by Secret Cinema (secretcinema.org) asking whether we would like to participate in their current project Blade Runner, the Final Cut which is taking place in London (location is secret, I will reveal when I know who is coming). See here for more details please: https://tickets.secretcinema.org/?utm_expid=12954320-7.WspvIXiJTMyaUb1_jTYsVA.0 As you can see this is an interactive experience based on