Members News
Mike Barrett is the new webmaster. He also continues to play an active part in the other aspects of club life, being second team, Knotty Ash and Wirral League captain.
Peter Brocklebank is a good acquisition for the club, encouraging the weaker members and always being available to represent the club, in the Merseyside competitions and the Wirral league. Peter is another member who professes to play golf and football, but no-one else has seen any evidence.
James Clarke has only been able to play occasional games for the club.
André Eagle is probably one of the most active members. Besides his chess activities Andre practices yoga, cycles, learns european languages, wins prizes for his outstanding paintings and sings in the award winning choirs with Allan.
Phil Fisher was recently very brave (or was that foolhardy) in entering the Open section of the South Lakes Congress. If you haven't done so already read Phil's poem published on the home page.
Mike Fraser has had a good season.
Bob Greaves plays for the Warrington League side and almost a scratch golfer, showed his prowess in the recent golf competition, his one shot per hole handicap only narrowly prevented him from taking the title. Bob's standard of chess play is much higher than his grading, and my (PW)forecast is that his grade will take off in season 2009-2010.
Rob Haseman has stepped down as third team captain, but stays as captain of one of the Knotty Ash sides. He is also the winner of the Challengers tournament, and the current Formby Chess Club Golf Champion. He also represents Formby chess club on the Merseyside Executive Committee. Rob also won a grading prize at Blackpool.
Mike Haslinger is joint Player of the Season in Division 2 of the Merseyside League. He also does an excellent job in organising the club toiurnaments, and arranging for the internal games to be graded, as well as organising the prizes for the club tournaments. This season he has returned to playing a number of congresses with reasonable results, but as far as I am aware no prizes yet. Mike has been the catalyst in organising new boards and sets for the chess club from Chessmaze International.
Gareth Haslinger is a welcome re-introduction to the club. Another very good season in the league, as his confidence increases it is hoped that he will continue to play a strong part in the club’s future. Gareth is once more playing in Congresses winning a number of grading prizes.
Toby Haslinger managed to spare time from his hectic job to win a few games for us.
Stewart Haslinger, International Grandmaster, has honoured Formby Chess Club by accepting the position of Honorary Vice-President. Thank you Stewart. Stewart made his full international team debut playing for England in February 2008 http://www.bergensjakk.no/four_nations_2008/ and more recently has had the following excellent tournament results.
2008 : won (or shared) international open tournaments in Benidorm, South Wales, Hoogeveen, Palma 2009 : won Blackpool weekender outright and won (shared) international open tournament in Hilversum
Kevin Howard continues to be active at the club doing an excellent job as Press Secretary, and playing well in tough divisions in the Merseyside and Wirral Leagues. Kevin also allegedly plays chess but was not brave enough to put this to the test against super all-rounder Rob Haseman the golf champion.
Malcolm Jacques is another welcome recruit with excellent results for the Warrington League side. Malcolm always has a ready smile and is always willing to help and has given a tremendous boost to the club.
Mark Jordan now takes on a more active role at the club and has played a number of games for the club. He also entered the club championship this year.
Paul Jordan continues to improve his playing standard . One of Paul’s best wins is in the Games section.
Patrick Kent is again playing an active part at the club.
Edward Patten has taken on the role of Treasurer and is one of the most active members. He was again runner up in the Merseyside fifth division player of the year, and had a good performance in the Yates at the British Champion, achieving draws against many opponents very much higher graded, and achieving a grading prize at the Preston and Blackpool Congresses, as well as a share in second prize at Blackpool. Eddie stills plays football, and does an excellent job organising social events for club members.
Bob Platt the Club Champion, continues as First team and John Ripley captain. Thanks for all your hard work Bob.
Peter Pope has joined us and is settling in the Warrington League side. Peter is also known to have an excellent singing voice, and his been a past champion at snooker.
Andrew Smith was successful in completing his PhD and is now working for Corus in Redcar, and playing for Redcar in the Cleveland League. Andy has supplied a very brief progress report and a game for the website (available shortly). He is currently playing on board 2 for Redcar A in division 1 of the Cleveland League. Matches in the top flight are played over 6 boards, which is a little different to what he is used to... wins obviously have a bigger impact than in an 8-board match, but then losing puts your team under more pressure too! At the half way stage Redcar A are 2nd out of 8 teams in the league with a record of won 4, lost 2, drawn 0, and are through to the second round of the cup. He is pleased to report that he is unbeaten so far (+5 =2 -0) and has 100% with White, although he says that the results flatter the standard of his play, being able to squirm off the hook a few times! Keep up the good work Andy and thanks for the report.
Paul Sutton has recently returned from his honeymoon, having taken on a new wife as well as the mantle of third team captain. This captaincy has led to this team running away with the league and winning promotion as champions. Paul is also the player of the season in the Merseyside Fifth Division. Paul has been very active in club activities, together with Eddie Patton and Bob Greaves improving the storage facilities at the Centre.
Dave Taylor is enjoying a reasonably good season.
John Turner has taken on the task of Warrington League captain, we all wish you well in this role John.
Dave Williams showed everybody what he is capable of with excellent wins over John Carleton and John Redmond, and his 50% score in the Wirral League. Dave has kindly submitted his game against John Carleton for publication, it can be seen in the games section.
Pete Willoughby is still Warrington League Secretary and captain of the Kalmar Cup/ Shield sides.
Allan Worthington is doing a splendid job as secretary, and manages to get in a few games in as well remaining unbeaten for the second team. Allan (who complains that everybody spells his name wrong) is another of the singing brigade, having been a member of male voice choirs for a number of years, and I have heard a rumour that they have recorded their first CD.
If you would like to share any news about yourself whether related to chess or not, this is the place to do it. Don’t be shy we all want to know about those achievements.
Peter Brocklebank is a good acquisition for the club, encouraging the weaker members and always being available to represent the club, in the Merseyside competitions and the Wirral league. Peter is another member who professes to play golf and football, but no-one else has seen any evidence.
James Clarke has only been able to play occasional games for the club.
André Eagle is probably one of the most active members. Besides his chess activities Andre practices yoga, cycles, learns european languages, wins prizes for his outstanding paintings and sings in the award winning choirs with Allan.
Phil Fisher was recently very brave (or was that foolhardy) in entering the Open section of the South Lakes Congress. If you haven't done so already read Phil's poem published on the home page.
Mike Fraser has had a good season.
Bob Greaves plays for the Warrington League side and almost a scratch golfer, showed his prowess in the recent golf competition, his one shot per hole handicap only narrowly prevented him from taking the title. Bob's standard of chess play is much higher than his grading, and my (PW)forecast is that his grade will take off in season 2009-2010.
Rob Haseman has stepped down as third team captain, but stays as captain of one of the Knotty Ash sides. He is also the winner of the Challengers tournament, and the current Formby Chess Club Golf Champion. He also represents Formby chess club on the Merseyside Executive Committee. Rob also won a grading prize at Blackpool.
Mike Haslinger is joint Player of the Season in Division 2 of the Merseyside League. He also does an excellent job in organising the club toiurnaments, and arranging for the internal games to be graded, as well as organising the prizes for the club tournaments. This season he has returned to playing a number of congresses with reasonable results, but as far as I am aware no prizes yet. Mike has been the catalyst in organising new boards and sets for the chess club from Chessmaze International.
Gareth Haslinger is a welcome re-introduction to the club. Another very good season in the league, as his confidence increases it is hoped that he will continue to play a strong part in the club’s future. Gareth is once more playing in Congresses winning a number of grading prizes.
Toby Haslinger managed to spare time from his hectic job to win a few games for us.
Stewart Haslinger, International Grandmaster, has honoured Formby Chess Club by accepting the position of Honorary Vice-President. Thank you Stewart. Stewart made his full international team debut playing for England in February 2008 http://www.bergensjakk.no/four_nations_2008/ and more recently has had the following excellent tournament results.
2008 : won (or shared) international open tournaments in Benidorm, South Wales, Hoogeveen, Palma 2009 : won Blackpool weekender outright and won (shared) international open tournament in Hilversum
Kevin Howard continues to be active at the club doing an excellent job as Press Secretary, and playing well in tough divisions in the Merseyside and Wirral Leagues. Kevin also allegedly plays chess but was not brave enough to put this to the test against super all-rounder Rob Haseman the golf champion.
Malcolm Jacques is another welcome recruit with excellent results for the Warrington League side. Malcolm always has a ready smile and is always willing to help and has given a tremendous boost to the club.
Mark Jordan now takes on a more active role at the club and has played a number of games for the club. He also entered the club championship this year.
Paul Jordan continues to improve his playing standard . One of Paul’s best wins is in the Games section.
Patrick Kent is again playing an active part at the club.
Edward Patten has taken on the role of Treasurer and is one of the most active members. He was again runner up in the Merseyside fifth division player of the year, and had a good performance in the Yates at the British Champion, achieving draws against many opponents very much higher graded, and achieving a grading prize at the Preston and Blackpool Congresses, as well as a share in second prize at Blackpool. Eddie stills plays football, and does an excellent job organising social events for club members.
Bob Platt the Club Champion, continues as First team and John Ripley captain. Thanks for all your hard work Bob.
Peter Pope has joined us and is settling in the Warrington League side. Peter is also known to have an excellent singing voice, and his been a past champion at snooker.
Andrew Smith was successful in completing his PhD and is now working for Corus in Redcar, and playing for Redcar in the Cleveland League. Andy has supplied a very brief progress report and a game for the website (available shortly). He is currently playing on board 2 for Redcar A in division 1 of the Cleveland League. Matches in the top flight are played over 6 boards, which is a little different to what he is used to... wins obviously have a bigger impact than in an 8-board match, but then losing puts your team under more pressure too! At the half way stage Redcar A are 2nd out of 8 teams in the league with a record of won 4, lost 2, drawn 0, and are through to the second round of the cup. He is pleased to report that he is unbeaten so far (+5 =2 -0) and has 100% with White, although he says that the results flatter the standard of his play, being able to squirm off the hook a few times! Keep up the good work Andy and thanks for the report.
Paul Sutton has recently returned from his honeymoon, having taken on a new wife as well as the mantle of third team captain. This captaincy has led to this team running away with the league and winning promotion as champions. Paul is also the player of the season in the Merseyside Fifth Division. Paul has been very active in club activities, together with Eddie Patton and Bob Greaves improving the storage facilities at the Centre.
Dave Taylor is enjoying a reasonably good season.
John Turner has taken on the task of Warrington League captain, we all wish you well in this role John.
Dave Williams showed everybody what he is capable of with excellent wins over John Carleton and John Redmond, and his 50% score in the Wirral League. Dave has kindly submitted his game against John Carleton for publication, it can be seen in the games section.
Pete Willoughby is still Warrington League Secretary and captain of the Kalmar Cup/ Shield sides.
Allan Worthington is doing a splendid job as secretary, and manages to get in a few games in as well remaining unbeaten for the second team. Allan (who complains that everybody spells his name wrong) is another of the singing brigade, having been a member of male voice choirs for a number of years, and I have heard a rumour that they have recorded their first CD.
If you would like to share any news about yourself whether related to chess or not, this is the place to do it. Don’t be shy we all want to know about those achievements.