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Russell Sherwood  Sunday, January 9, 2022

A new article series on creation of Opening Books has started. This is only available to premium/international members.

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East Wales B win the CDCCC Sinclair

Russell Sherwood  Sunday, January 9, 2022

Congratulations to the East Wales B Team, winning the Sinclair Division on Tie-break from the much fancied Yorkshire A Team.

A fantastic performance with a final score of 10 Wins- 3 Losses - 3 Draws! 

Cross Table (iccf.com)

 

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WCCF New Year Tournament

Russell Sherwood  Saturday, January 8, 2022

WCCF New Year Tournament 2022

The Silli format has definitely thrown up some interesting pairings!

Players are reminded that a new ICCF rule prevents play, prior to the start date of the event

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Friendly Match: Wales v Cuba

Russell Sherwood  Saturday, January 8, 2022

Wales - Cuba Friendly 2020 has finished with a Cuban Victory 33.5-16.5.

Congratulations to our Cuban friends and a special mention goes to Andrew Smith in picking up a Welsh win!

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2021 AGM Minutes

Austin Lockwood  Monday, January 3, 2022

The draft minutes of the 2021 WCCF AGM, held on 20th November, are attached.

These minutes are subject to ratification at the 2022 AGM.

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Tip of the Week #22

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Blwyddyn Newydd Dda!

Russell Sherwood  Saturday, January 1, 2022

Counties and Districts 2022

Russell Sherwood  Wednesday, December 29, 2021

The current season ends soon!

The cross tables can be viewed  at:-

Ward Higgs   https://www.iccf.com/event?id=90830

Sinclair       https://www.iccf.com/event?id=90944

Butler - Thomas   https://www.iccf.com/event?id=90945 

Ward-Higgs

Event now finished with Lancashire  in first place and West Wales A  in second place.

Hertfordshire A and Surrey B are relegated.

Sinclair

 There is 1 game still in progress , Yorkshire A  are in first place but could be overtaken  by  East Wales B  if they win their last game. 

Worcestershire A and Durham are relegated.

Butler Thomas

There is 1 game still in progress

Winners are Surrey D and are promoted to the Sinclair with Yorkshire C who finished second.

 If wish to play in the next season, starting soon, please contact either Ian Jones (West Wales Teams) or Russell Sherwood (East and North Wales Teams). 

CDCCC 2022 looks to be very interesting with (a) All the strongest teams qualified to the Ward-Higgs and (b) Welsh or teams with strong Welsh participation making up 50% of the qualifications in the Top Tier, so dont miss out.

As always, participation in this event is only open to ENG/SCO/WLS players or those from areas such as the Channel Islands.

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The game of chess is not merely an idle amusement. Several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life, are to be acquired or strengthened by it… For Life is a kind of Chess, in which we have often points to gain, and competitors or adversaries to contend with.

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