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 … 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 … Continue reading "Hammer Handicap Blitz – Round 5"
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! … Continue reading "Beginners Take Over!"
Practice your board vision with some simple exercises: Follow the moves from your favourite opening, identify hanging pieces in a given position, and try to chase down a Bishop using … Continue reading "Blindfold Chess!"
9 rounds of 5+2 blitz. ECF membership not required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/T5bGBRwc53vb7jDJ8
June is LGBTQ+ Pride month, and with diversity and inclusion at the very heart of Hammersmith Chess Club's ethos, we are very excited to celebrate with a big team tournament! … Continue reading "Hammer Celebrates Pride!"
