ECF Yearbook 2015 ECF Yearbook 2012
FOREWORD - Dominic Lawson Greetings! This year started with the resignation of my predecessor and a somewhat contentious FIDE presidential elec- tion in which the ECF played a forthright role. On the fortunately more rational domestic scene , ECF man- agers and directors delivered the core national championships in Aberystwyth for the British, Uppingham for the National Schools, High Wycombe for the National Clubs, Warwick for the National Counties, Sunningdale for the English Seniors, Surrey for the U18 Counties and Central London for the English Girls and British Blitz. Meanwhile, strong international open and women’s teams represented England in the Olympiad in Tromsø, with GM David Howell delivering an especially impressive performance at the latter. English teams also com- peted well in World and European Championships for Amateurs, Youth, Schools, Clubs and Individuals. The highlight was the performance of GM Keith Arkell who became the first European Seniors (50+) Champion and the World Seniors (50+) Silver Medalist. His achievements were deservedly recognised with the ECF Player of the Year Award, which I had the pleasure of presenting to him during the London Chess Classic in December. With the additional presence of GM Dr John Nunn, in a most welcome return to the board, we anticipate a formidable England team in the 2015 World Senior Team Championships in Dresden. In November I was delighted to attend the first meeting at the House of Commons of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Chess, chaired by Yasmin Qureshi MP, and organised by the charity Chess in Schools and Communities. This historic occasion--the first Parliamentary recognition for chess--should bring benefits in coming years.
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