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In just about any other year we would be getting ready for the Caplin Hastings International Chess Congress but, as with the majority of events of all types, this is not possible in 2020. However, organisers are pleased to announce the Caplin Hastings All-Play-All Online […]

After due deliberation by the Chairman, organisers and sponsors, it is with great regret that we confirm the Caplin Hastings International Chess Congress  2020-2021 will not take place. In view of the increase in the spread of Covid-19, it has been decided that the risk […]

We were also saddened to hear that John Calvert had died. He was a regular at Hastings for many years and a familiar face at many other events. He was born in Hampshire but moved to Nottingham and lived initially with a Polish family. It […]

We were saddened to hear of the death of Grandmaster Miron Sher. He was born in Ukraine, at that time part of the USSR, and became a strong player and trainer from a young age. He was coach to the Russian team from 1981-1985. He […]

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 […]