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2 days ago · International News. The very latest International round up of English news. 1115 Topics. 48847 Posts. Last post Re: Sharjah Masters 2024. by Nick Burrows. Fri May 17, 2024 5:06 pm. ECF Matters. Debate directly related to English Chess Federation matters.
Oct 3, 2014 · The story centers on what has been described as the “biggest scandal in the history of chess,” following the controversial 2022 head-to-head match between Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen, then world champion, and Hans Niemann, during which the latter was accused of cheating.
2 days ago · Discussion about chess-playing software (engines, hosts, opening books, platforms, etc...)
May 7, 2024 · Thu May 02, 2024 5:53 pm. Alternatively, expenditure could be reduced. ECF expenditure on International chess expands to meet the funds available. That's not a problem when sponsorship or Government funding are readily available, but puts the financing onus on the chess playing population when it isn't.
1 day ago · London opening. To lift my game, I need to get through the opening on roughly equal terms. When I've done that, I've been holding my own (and improving) when it comes to tactics and patterns. Doing LOTS of puzzles and lessons has been helpful. I've also been playing around with the London system for the opening and it appears to be a useful ...
4 days ago · ECF Council Forum - Index page. It is currently Thu May 16, 2024 1:10 pm. Forum. Topics. Posts. Last post. Visitor Announcement. This is a private forum only accessible to Members of the English Chess Federation Council and Invited Guests. You must log in to read and participate in the forum.
Apr 27, 2024 · Mon Apr 29, 2024 3:13 pm. The final round ends with wins for Jovanka & Akshaya, a draw for Kata & losses for Lan Yao & Bodhana. Would I be right in thinking that the English participation in this event was financed or partly financed by the ECF out of the recent government grants? Partly financed, yes.
