Successful events at the Club

In the absense of the blogs Snodland has had a lot to talk about over the past few months!

We as a Club have reached 2 National Semi-finals, A county Final (once again) just when we thought the club couldn't get any more successful than last year it proves that we have done it again this year.

Furthermore we actually Won the county final of the Tom Fuller cup! Excellently led by the Captain Doug Smith who had a fantastic record all through the season and to all the teams players. Snodland got through the National Club Minor Championship final with a great win over Wanstead. Tremendous wins from David Nicholls and Tyrone Jefferies, a well faught draw by Chris Marshall who from what I'm told could have won against his higher rated opponent, and David Lettington unfortunately lost but again a great effort from the captain, who has sailed yet another team to a final, and not just with the club! Snodland failed to retain the National Club u100 trophy to a well prepared Hackney team who we wish all the best in the final.

Elsewhere in the past few months we now have the official A-league Champion! Matthew Bunn won the league with 2 games to spare after beating a tough David Fowler to seal his seasoned victory. Every player has played some exceptional chess this season and credit goes to everyone who took part. I have a feeling that with the continued rise in the attraction of players each season that next years leagues will be even tougher for certain.

Snodland also held their Speed Chess Tournament in which was won in the end by Matthew Bunn. Narrowly beating Bob Fenn to reach the final, him and David Fowler was to battle out this grueling game in which Matthew just about scraped a victory to seal a 2nd title this year.

Elswhere in the Challenge Trophy Matthew overcame Chris Marshall in the semi-final to play Doug Smith who triumphed over David Fowler in the other Semi-final to battle it out next Thursday at the club to decide the winner.

Neil Miners is now looking for Snodland's 'Game of the Year Award' for the 3rd year running. If you have a game that is worthy of the game of the year that has been played for the club then hand in the score sheet to either Neil Miners of David Lettington where it will be considered against other games to decide the award.

One Final reminder to all is the '2nd SNODLAND RAPIDPLAY CONGRESS' which is held at the Wolfe Centre in Holmesdale School, Malling Rd, Snodland, Kent ME6 5HS on SATURDAY 18th JULY. Early entry is advised as spaces are limited. This congress also holds the 'KENT INDIVIDUAL RAPIDPLAY CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.' This tournament promises to be strong, fun and plently of money prizes and general prizes at the end. A link to the official website and more info at: http://www.snodlandcongress.blogspot.com/