Wednesday, 15 July 2026

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Ashby 2 took the bragging rihts in their Harrod Cup match against Ashby 1, with a 5-3 win that takes then up to 3rd in the table. Ashby 1 will now play Wigston in the 4th round on the 16th July, while Ashby 2 will play Heathcote Arms on the 30th July. Both of these are home fxtures.

In the Club Championship, Patrick Buckley beat IM Ian Maskery, despite Ian being a piece and pawn up at one stage he tells me.

In the U1450 Championsip, the two Pauls - Harrison and Mayer, drew their 4th round match, as did The Bird Man and Ben McDermott.

The July edition of Chess Moves, the monthly ECF magazine, has just been published. If you have not signed up to receive it you can click here to view the mobile version for phones and tablets, or here to view it on your laptop or desktop.