Honours Board and Player Achievements
Alan Ashby Salver Winner and Current Player of the Season!
The player of the 2023-24 season was Richard Millener. Richard remained undefeated against all comers in the league, posting a massive 12½ points from a possible 14 (Played 14, Won 11, Drew 3, Lost 0). Almost all of Richard’s games were played on the lofty heights of Board 1, often against more highly rated players. Richard’s excellent performance across the season secured him the Alan Ashby Salver, awarded annually to the highest scoring player across the league’s divisions, plus the club's coveted Player of the Season trophy.
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Very well done to Richard!
Club Captain Jason LeRoy awards Richard Millener the 2023-2024 North Bristol Player of the Season Trophy
2024 Club Championship Winner!
The 2024 North Bristol Club Championship used the Swiss format. Five rounds of classical chess, spread over the summer during the break in league play. Competition was fierce, with many of our junior players and adult improvers threatening to cause upsets against the established club players. After a hard fought tournament, three players – Will Mullaney, Jonny Penn and James Bingham – finished tied on 4/5 points. James had led from week one, but was pegged back at the last, defeated by Will in an intense game where both players had winning chances.
The championship was decided by a three-way blitz playoff, with the each player facing off against one another, watched by an enthusiastic audience. Will and Jonny kicked off with an honourable 1½-1½ draw, before James defeated Jonny 2-1 to edge into the lead. Will re-entered the fray to win the first game against James, before James was able to level the match. It all came down to the last game. Will took advantage of a tactical opportunity to force home a devastating attack on James’ king.
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Congratulations Will Mullaney, North Bristol Chess Club Champion 2024.
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Congratulations also go to our beaten finalists James Bingham and Jonny Penn, and to the rest of our clubmates who took part in what was an excellent tournament, played in a competitive but Corinthian spirit.