Autumn Forecast

MY confirmed chess plans for the autumn.

Sep 20-21 York

Five rounds over two days at New Earswick, on the outskirts of York, with a time control of 80 minutes plus a 10-second increment. I have booked a bye for Saturday afternoon.

Sep 26-28 Northumberland

Five rounds over three days at North Shields, with a time control of 110 minutes plus a 10-second increment.

Oct 4-12 Calvià

Nine rounds over nine days at Palmanova, Mallorca, with a time control of 40 moves in 90 minutes, then 15 minutes to finish, and a 30-second increment throughout.

Oct 26-Nov 2 Benidorm U2000

Nine rounds over eight days at Hotel Meliá, with a time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment.

Nov 8-16 Cap Negret 65+

Nine rounds over nine days on the outskirts of Altea, Costa Blanca, with a time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment.

I also hope to play league chess for Battersea in various London leagues and for Wessex in the 4NCL.