Hello all chess lovers and welcome to the 2013 competition at Papatoetoe Chess Club.

The first round of the Summer Cup was played last night with 6 boards. It is in swiss format so in the first round the top half played the bottom half. Five of the boards were won by the higher seed so are leading on one point –

Katrine McCarthy

John Worn

Andrew Michael

Paul Norris

Paul Postma

Congratulation to Pauline Thomas who got a draw against the higher rated John McRae in a long game that went past 11pm.

Also a warm welcome to newcomers (to Papatoetoe) Andrew Michael and James Anderson. I hope they both enjoy many challenges.

Welcome to Paul Postma as the new club captain and remember if you are in the competition and cannot turn up to a round please text Paul to let him know. This prevents you being paired to play somebody who won’t get a game when you don’t turn up. As well if you have not entered in the first round but wish to join in, you are very welcome but you either need to be at the club by about 7.20pm or text Paul to enter you in the tournament.

Paul’s number is 0210330548

The club is 2784516

My number (Barry) is 0274506140