The Thanet & East Kent Chess League organises competitive chess for the clubs in East Kent.
The League is a member of the Southern Counties Chess Union (S.C.C.U.). The annual Thanet Chess Congress is held in August. Congress website: https://www.eastkentchess.org.uk/congress
The League runs competitions for all levels of playing strength as follows:
Millar Cup - teams of 7 players, no grading limits.
Hargreaves Shield - teams of 4 players, maximum rating limit of 1800.
Walker Shield - teams of 4 players, maximum rating limit of 1550.
Steele Cup - teams of 4 players, average rating limit of 1600 (min. 1300).
Mick Croft Cup - teams of 5 players, average rating limit of 1700 (min. 1300). Knockout. Tie-break: (1) Board count, (2) Bottom board elimination.
Team Quickplay Shield - Teams of 4 players, 15 minutes per game. 25 - 29 Nov @ ???
Micklethwaite Shield - Teams of 4 players, 10-second Buzzer. 27 - 31 Jan @ ???
Micklethwaite Trophy - Individual, 10-second Buzzer. 18 - 21 Mar @ ???
Individual Quickplay Trophy - Each player has 15 minutes per game. 22 - 25 Apr @ ???
Julius Day Shield - Jamboree at the end of the season. 23 - 27 June @ ???
Lohmann Cup - Individual Championship.
For 2024-25 club competitions, click on club name (top right) and then second menu tab ("xxx Chess Club").
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