2020

Following a meeting of the Caplin Hastings International Chess Congress on 22nd August 2020, the 2020/2021 Caplin Hastings International Chess Congress will regrettably not take place in its usual form. The Covid 19 regulations make this impossible in relation to social distancing and number of […]

Here is a link to an extremely positive ChessPit podcast of Phil Makepeace’s interview with John Ashworth – CEO of  Caplin Systems – sponsors of Hastings Congress, broadcast on Thursday 7th August 2020 — https://audioboom.com/posts/7650775-i-committed-to-the-committee-with-special-guest-john-ashworth […]

Best wishes to all chess friends on International Chess Day from Caplin Hastings International Chess Congress

It is approaching the time when the entry form and details of the 96th Hastings International Chess Congress would normally be appearing, and the organisers wish to keep everyone in the picture. Given the current  Covid-19 crisis, it is not possible to confirm the situation […]

… conducted at the recent Caplin Hastings International Chess Congress Overall, how would you rate the Congress? Excellent – 43; Very good – 29; Good – 4 What did you like about the Congress? (top answers) The venue – 24; Well run – 20; Friendly […]