Blackpool/ European Championships

Firstly, the final results of several of the entrants at Blackpool. In the open, Mike Richardt sadly had to withdraw for personal reasons after the Saturday with a score of 1/3. In the intermediate section 2 draws on the Sunday saw Tom Cooper finish on 3/5. Also in the intermediate disappointing finishes of 0.5/2 from Gareth Williams and Dave Marshall saw them finish on 1.5/5 and 0.5/5 respectively. In the minor a win and a draw saw Adrian Davis finish on 3/5, whilst 2 wins from Steve Williams helped him complete a fine recovery to finish on 2.5/5.

At the European Championships a win and a draw from Michael Adams against opponents rated 2569 and 2606 respectively see him on 2.5/3. 2 wins from Keith Arkell have lead him to 2/3 now, having beaten opponents rated 2215 and 2271. I imagine Mickey Adams' game may well be shown live on the host website again tommorow.

Blackpool/ European Championships

The Trowbridge Chess website (which you can get to by clicking on the title of this post), has up to the minute results of the Trowbridge entrants at Blackpool. Here's how they're all getting on at the close of play on Saturday:

Tom Cooper, Intermediate section: 2/3
Gareth Williams, Intermediate section: 1/3
Dave Marshall, Intermediate section: 0.5/3
Adrian Davis, Minor: 1.5/3
Steve Williams, Minor: 0.5/3

In Rijeka, Mickey Adams has white against Croation GM Alojzije Jankovic, and his game will almost certainly be shown live again today. Keith Arkell has black against the 2215 rated Scottish player Alan Tate.

Blackpool/ European Championships

At Blackpool Mike Richardt suffered his first loss this afternoon, to leave him on 1/3, with 2 draws.

In Rijeka, Keith Arkell lost with white against GM Vallejo Pons, whilst Mickey Adams won with black against IM Shytaj.

Blackpool Congress

I'm not sure how everyone's getting on in this, as I imagine the full results will be published after the weekend, but Mike Richardt of Taunton is currently on 1/2 with 2 draws. His game this afternoon is being shown on the live feed that you can get to by clicking on the title of this post. His opponent this afternoon, Mike Surtees, graded 194, has a reputation for eccentric opening play, so it should be an interesting game.

Blackpool Chess Congress

This weekend sees the traditional Blackpool Congress, and once again boasts a very impressive field. 3 GMs, and more 190+ players then you can shake a stick at. The reason for this post however, is to focus on entrants from the South West.

By my reckoning the following people have entered from the South West-

Mike Richardt, Taunton, in the open.
William Taylor, Bridgwater (now resident at Durham Uni), in the major.
Stephen Piper, Wootton Basset, in the major.
Thomas Cooper, Trowbridge, in the intermediate.
Colin Gardiner, Falmouth, in the intermediate.
David Marshall, Trowbridge, in the intermediate.
Gareth Williams, Trowbridge, in the intermediate.
Adrian Davis, Trowbridge, in the minor.

If I've missed anyone from this list, do let me know and I'll add them. Depending on how quickly the Blackpool Chess website is updated (click on the title to go directly there), I'll either keep you up to date with the results daily, or let you know how everyone got on early next week.