02 August 2020

Downend & Fishponds Chess Club - A route back to playing OTB chess

The sub-committee responsible for restarting over-the-board chess has met with Derrick to set out plans for how such chess would work at the club. While there are a few more details to be sorted out, a picture of how things could be run is starting to take shape:

From next Wednesday the club will be open to 18 people, split into groups of 6. Parents count towards these figures and are automatically placed in the group with their children. Each of these groups of 6 will be spread apart from other groups, and players are able to play with anyone within their own group, but games against other groups and walking around will not be allowed. After each game, clocks will be disinfected and left to dry for 45 seconds before another game can be started. At the end of the evening all equipment will be sprayed and left to air dry before being put away. There will also be a list of safety rules put up by Derrick that must be followed.

It may become necessary to organise club nights with phone arrangements beforehand to organise places and groups.

As such, expect an update soon on club nights!