Hammers, we’re in for something special. We’re delighted to announce that Jonathan Mestel will be our guest speaker at the club on Monday 2nd March at 7.15pm. Not only is he one of the great figures of English chess, he is also Professor of Applied Mathematics at Imperial College. Expect insight, stories, and probably a … Continue reading "Hammersmith hosts GM Jonathan Mestel"
5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/54chPkehJuvVswbP8
Jenny Mulholland (Hammersmith's new Beginners' Officer) will be leading a session for beginners in the main hall. Great for any adults (accompanied children welcome too) new to chess or still learning the basics, up to about 800 rating. Informal coaching & opportunity to play folks at a similar level. Parents of juniors are especially welcome. … Continue reading "Beginner session 🧑🏫 & social chess 🍻♟️"
Chess history is cruel, with few players other than those with outstanding tournament accomplishments or theoretical contributions able to leave anything more than mere footnotes. However, if we delve deeply enough into these footnotes, often we can find some hidden gems, obscure perhaps, but no less sparkling or brilliant than their more well-known counterparts. Your … Continue reading "Little-known Brilliancies"
5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/K3zHphgLEtyehZkG7
5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/NZmg4WTLbK9HyWXJ9
9 rounds of blitz chess with a twist! 10 minutes to be shared between the two players... the stronger you are, the less time you have on the clock! Enter here: https://forms.gle/gXgEtypScaQen2yu5
Four brave Hammers will be taking on challengers in a simultaneous exhibition. They will each play 8 games, with a 60+30 time control. Please enter here: https://forms.gle/v9qbpxxcKzEqnmrA8
5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/6jArgBbnYHcrQTEJ9
9 rounds of blitz chess with a twist! One player will begin with a material deficit: 1 point per 150 Elo difference. Enter here: https://forms.gle/WY6SeUCfFecRDaEh7
5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/FRbCp4ZB4ZmGeDEL8
A special event for the bank holiday - we'll be running a 5-round unrated rapidplay tournament for beginners and juniors rated <1000 Elo. Stronger players - we need you too! Our beginners' section is growing rapidly, and we'd love to buddy up our learners with more experienced players for informal mentoring. The mentors' job will … Continue reading "Beginners Take Over!"
