We're having a week off for Christmas so there will be no meeting on 22 December.

The virus situation looks very uncertain once again, but we're hoping to be back in action on the 29th.

Stay safe and have a great Christmas everyone ✨

Fixtures have been released for the 3rd season of the Sheffield & District online league. Matches are played every other Thursday on lichess over 4 boards at a time control of 45' + 15" increment.

We start our Division 2 campaign this Thursday 30th September at 7.30pm against Woodseats B. There's also a knockout cup this season, we'll be facing Nomads B in the first round on 21st October.

Due to staff illness, tomorrow's meeting (15th Sep) is cancelled

We will be back next week, see you on the 22nd 👋

OTB

• Wednesday nights at the Cranes have been a great success and will be continuing for the foreseeable future 🎉

• The next event in Geoff Brown's outdoor Kelham Island rapidplay series takes place this Sunday 19th. Usually involves 3-5 games of 15-minute chess with a 5-second increment. Entry is free by email to Geoff (ask me if you don't have it)

Online

• A new season of the Sheffield online league starts soon. Matches are played on lichess every second Thursday at 7.30pm, starting on 30th September. We need more players before the Saturday deadline, so let me know if you would like to participate.

• A new batch of my own award-winning online events will be starting on 22nd September.

cheers,

Oli

For the first time since March 2020, Rotherham will be meeting in person next Wednesday night! 🚀

📆 Wednesday 11th August, 6.30-9.30pm
📌 NEW VENUE - The Three Cranes Inn, 29 High Street, Rotherham, S60 1PT

🦠 COVID-19: We are all responsible for keeping each other safe.
• Get your jabs if you possibly can 💉
• Don't attend if you have any coronavirus symptoms
• If you aren't vaccinated, we ask that you wear a mask
• Even if you are fully jabbed, it would be a good idea to wear a mask while playing or in close proximity to others

Hope to see a good turnout! 👋