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SUMMARY:Beginners Take Over!
DESCRIPTION:A special event for the bank holiday – we’ll be running a 5-round unrated rapidplay tournament for beginners and juniors rated
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/beginners-take-over/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Beginners' Hour,Club Nights,Junior Hour
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260517T172410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T172704Z
UID:10955-1779132600-1779141600@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer ECF-Rated (10+5) Rapid
DESCRIPTION:5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/FRbCp4ZB4ZmGeDEL8
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-ecf-rated-105-rapid-25/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260510T181628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T182143Z
UID:10938-1778527800-1778536800@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer Handicap Blitz - Round 6 (piece odds version)
DESCRIPTION:9 rounds of blitz chess with a twist! One player will begin with a material deficit: 1 point per 150 Elo difference. \nEnter here: https://forms.gle/WY6SeUCfFecRDaEh7
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-handicap-blitz-round-6-3/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260503T165235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T165342Z
UID:10926-1777923000-1777932000@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer ECF-Rated (10+5) Rapid
DESCRIPTION:5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/6jArgBbnYHcrQTEJ9
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-ecf-rated-105-rapid-24/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260426T180623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T181121Z
UID:10914-1777318200-1777327200@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Simul Night
DESCRIPTION:Four brave Hammers will be taking on challengers in a simultaneous exhibition. They will each play 8 games\, with a 60+30 time control. \nPlease enter here: https://forms.gle/v9qbpxxcKzEqnmrA8
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/simul-night-8/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260420T104538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T180623Z
UID:10874-1776713400-1776722400@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer Handicap Blitz - Round 5
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEnter here: https://forms.gle/gXgEtypScaQen2yu5
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-handicap-blitz-round-4/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260413T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260413T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260412T223548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T223807Z
UID:10855-1776108600-1776117600@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer ECF-Rated (10+5) Rapid
DESCRIPTION:5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/NZmg4WTLbK9HyWXJ9
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-ecf-rated-105-rapid-23/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260327T181406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T181508Z
UID:10698-1774899000-1774908000@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer ECF-Rated (10+5) Rapid
DESCRIPTION:5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/K3zHphgLEtyehZkG7
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-ecf-rated-105-rapid-22/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260314T115643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T120023Z
UID:10685-1774294200-1774301400@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Little-known Brilliancies
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHowever\, 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 host\, CM Luke Lau\, pays tribute to brilliancies from some relatively unknown players\, who in their finest moments managed to display some absolutely spectacular tactics and conceptions. Magnificent king hunts\, mind-boggling cross pins\, extravagant queen sacrifices\, dazzling pawn promotion tactics\, and picturesque checkmates are only some of the things we will see\, with yet more unusual and entertaining themes in store. \nYou’re unlikely to know many (if any!) of the names or games before this lecture\, but you’ll definitely remember many afterwards.
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/little-known-brilliancies/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Luke Lau":MAILTO:s0030135@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260316T073658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T073658Z
UID:10689-1773688500-1773694800@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Beginner session 🧑‍🏫 & social chess 🍻♟️
DESCRIPTION:Jenny Mulholland (Hammersmith’s new Beginners’ Officer) will be leading a session for beginners in the main hall. \nGreat 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. \nParents of juniors are especially welcome. Just bring your chess questions & willingness to learn! \nMeanwhile\, for experienced players – grab yourself an opponent (and a drink… 🍷) to play some social games. Get to know other club members\, in a more relaxed atmosphere than on match nights.
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/beginner-session-%f0%9f%a7%91%f0%9f%8f%ab-social-chess-%f0%9f%8d%bb%e2%99%9f%ef%b8%8f/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Beginners' Hour,Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260308T200142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T200342Z
UID:10679-1773084600-1773093600@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer ECF-Rated (10+5) Rapid
DESCRIPTION:5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/54chPkehJuvVswbP8
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-ecf-rated-105-rapid-21/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260301T130319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T130319Z
UID:10670-1772479800-1772487000@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammersmith hosts GM Jonathan Mestel
DESCRIPTION:Hammers\, we’re in for something special. \nWe’re delighted to announce that Jonathan Mestel will be our guest speaker at the club on Monday 2nd March at 7.15pm. \nNot 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 few mind-bending ideas along the way. \nPart of England’s Chess “New Wave” \nMestel was a key figure in the surge of English chess strength that followed the 1972 World Championship match between Fischer and Spassky. In the years that followed\, England rose to become one of the strongest chess nations in the world\, powered by talents such as Tony Miles\, Jonathan Speelman\, John Nunn\, Nigel Short\, and of course\, Jonathan Mestel himself. \nHe was right in the thick of that golden era. \nA Few Highlights (and there are many…) \nJonathan’s list of achievements is long and varied. Here are just a few standouts: \n\nThree-time British Chess Champion – including his extraordinary 1976 victory in Portsmouth\, where he won his first nine games\nOlympiad Gold Medal for best board performance in 1984\nTwo team silver medals and one bronze representing England at Chess Olympiads\nAwarded the Grandmaster title in 1982\nWorld Chess Solving Champion (1997) — a reminder that his chess strength goes far beyond over-the-board play\n\nAnd that’s only scratching the surface. He’s also a highly accomplished bridge player\, which tells you something about the breadth of his strategic mind. \nA Special Evening at the MSC \nThis promises to be an informative\, entertaining\, and genuinely memorable night. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor\, a casual player\, or just chess-curious\, this is a rare chance to hear from true English chess royalty. \n📍 Venue: London MindSports Centre \n🗓 Date: Monday 2nd March \n⏰ Time: 7.15pm start \nMake sure you’re there — evenings like this don’t come around often. \nJohn White \nEvents Officer
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammersmith-hosts-gm-jonathan-mestel/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260215T175853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T180623Z
UID:10642-1771270200-1771279200@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer Handicap Blitz - Round 4
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEnter here: https://forms.gle/k383FXENXuwzTjh2A
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-handicap-blitz-round-3-4/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260125T162938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T215136Z
UID:10600-1770060600-1770069600@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer ECF-Rated (10+5) Rapid
DESCRIPTION:5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/cfk3NkRVgkwDzARj6
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-ecf-rated-105-rapid-19/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260125T170907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T171228Z
UID:10602-1769455800-1769464800@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Simul Night
DESCRIPTION:Four brave Hammers will be taking on challengers in a simultaneous exhibition. They will each play 8 games\, with a 60+30 time control. \nPlease enter here: https://forms.gle/1njSHUrKe5fGkqFu8
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/simul-night-7/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260118T190248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T191609Z
UID:10575-1768851000-1768860000@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer ECF-Rated (5+2) Blitz
DESCRIPTION:9 rounds of 5+2 blitz. ECF membership not required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/vDiueyEvcHCkWyNp7
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-ecf-rated-52-blitz-2/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20260104T201243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T201409Z
UID:10547-1768246200-1768253400@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rilton Cup Review
DESCRIPTION:Tom Villiers takes us through some of the most exciting games he played at the Rilton Cup tournament in Sweden.
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/rilton-cup-review/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260105T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260105T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20251221T231516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T231840Z
UID:10317-1767641400-1767650400@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer ECF-Rated (10+5) Rapid
DESCRIPTION:5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/K2Nzv3pv9M9J93GC8
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-ecf-rated-105-rapid-18/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251222T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251222T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20251221T231221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T231714Z
UID:10315-1766431800-1766440800@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Big Hammer Chess Quiz - Christmas Edition
DESCRIPTION:A quiz featuring a number of rounds of chess trivia. Teams can be arranged in advance\, or allocated on the night. Gastón Franco will be your host.
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/the-big-hammer-chess-quiz-christmas-edition/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20251214T184043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T184202Z
UID:10298-1765827000-1765836000@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer Freestyle 9LX GOAT Fischer Random
DESCRIPTION:A five-round rapid tournament\, in which all of the starting positions are randomised! \nPlease enter via this link: https://forms.gle/EUemLxp3Uydvzxet8
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-freestyle-9lx-goat-fischer-random-3/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20251207T233550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T233758Z
UID:10272-1765222200-1765231200@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer ECF-Rated (10+5) Rapid
DESCRIPTION:5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/FPcjEF42bKQLHF8E6
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-ecf-rated-105-rapid-17/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20251130T191636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T191829Z
UID:10252-1764617400-1764626400@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer Handicap Blitz - Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The third round of our infamous annual blitz tournament series. The stronger you are\, the less time you get on your clock! \nEnter here: https://forms.gle/Z3iwHv8HFPFd3guP8
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-handicap-blitz-round-3-3/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20251109T141848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T143002Z
UID:10205-1763407800-1763416800@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer ECF-Rated (10+5) Rapid
DESCRIPTION:5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/jugasa8AnMpCjnqHA
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-ecf-rated-105-rapid-16/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20251109T151357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T174301Z
UID:10208-1762803000-1762812000@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bughouse Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Everyone’s favourite two-player chess variant: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bughouse_chess. \nPartnerships must have an average rating below 1600 ECF. \nEnter here: https://forms.gle/pNydzAKCpFegTJyRA \nTournament Grid: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgwcGW6JkW6UH9hGjXy7CqN6Tm4P50IbBoYl-ttnuz4/
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/bughouse-tournament-2/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251103T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251103T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20251102T221353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T221353Z
UID:10200-1762198200-1762205400@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer House of Horrors
DESCRIPTION:Ever lost a game so bad it still haunts you at night? \nThis is for the connoisseurs of catastrophe. The true artists of self-destruction. \nThe players who can take a completely winning position… and dismantle it with ten moves of pure\, unfiltered incompetence. \nAn evening dedicated to your worst games — with Halloween prizes for the most haunting games (categories revealed on the night).
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-house-of-horrors/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20251026T172853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T173040Z
UID:10163-1761593400-1761602400@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer Handicap Blitz - Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The second round of our infamous annual blitz tournament series. The stronger you are\, the less time you get on your clock! \nEnter here: https://forms.gle/Fg8DmuHE6KtDWi4A8
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-handicap-blitz-round-2-2/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T221500
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20251019T105422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T105536Z
UID:10164-1760988600-1760998500@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:ECF-Rated (10+5) Rapidplay
DESCRIPTION:5 rounds – 10+5 time control. \nYou must be a bronze ECF member to play in this event. \nSign up here: https://forms.gle/GvoyoX5PFXxqDo6e7
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/ecf-rated-rapidplay/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20251004T001103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T001446Z
UID:10148-1760383800-1760392800@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Your Games Analysed
DESCRIPTION:Hammer legend Gaston Franco will talk us through some games played in the recent Hammersmith vs. Hammersmith derby matches. If you would like your game analysed\, please send it to Gaston as soon as possible. \nRules\n– Hammersmith members only\n– Only one game submission each\n– The game must be submitted in PGN format\n– Must be a serious game played at a slow time control \nWhat makes for a good game to look at?\n– You made lots of decisions during the game\n– It was unclear what your plan should be\n– The game was particularly complicated\n– The game was lost or could easily have been lost\, not a miniature win
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/your-games-analysed-5/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Gaston Franco":MAILTO:gastonfranco1990@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20251004T000937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T001942Z
UID:10146-1759779000-1759788000@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hammer ECF-Rated (10+5) Rapid
DESCRIPTION:5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/CnzPTkroeSdxjgmB9
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/hammer-ecf-rated-105-rapid-15/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250929T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250929T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T074549
CREATED:20250907T203753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T204230Z
UID:9559-1759174200-1759181400@hammerchess.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tricks and Traps in the Opening Game
DESCRIPTION:There are countless ways to win a game of chess before it has really got started! \nRichard Cranston will present a number of these from his book\, “50 Tricks and Traps in the Opening Game”.
URL:https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/learn-from-tarrasch-2/
LOCATION:MindSports Centre\, 21-23 Dalling Road\, London\, London\, W60JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Cranston":MAILTO:adam1234321@gmail.com
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