@Horfield_Chess

Join us to play and learn the beautiful game. We have 4 teams in the Bristol League, and a more relaxed offering of socials, friendly games and coaching.

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horfieldchessclub.com
Joined September 2013
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Many congrats to the Noisy Neighbours - a much better season than Horfield CC..
North Bristol Chess@NBristolChess8 May 2019
After a historic season for the club - promotion to Div 1 for the first time in 25 years and the B/C teams also performing well in their respective leagues - the summer club championship begins tomorrow! A 5-round Swiss with 18 competitors! #NoisyNeighbours #chess #Bristol
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The oldest board game in the world and possibly the ancestor of #chess? It is called Senet and meant a lot to the Egyptians. More about it here: clevergames.wordpress.com/20…

Board games history: Senet the Egyptians ancestor of chess.

Board games have millennial history and have been played in a lot of cultures and societies. The oldest board game in the world is Senet appeared in ancient Egypt in 3300 b.C. Senet was very popula…

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Archaeology & Art
@archaeologyart11 Apr 2019
Gaming Board Inscribed for Amenhotep III with Separate Sliding Drawer. Place of origin: Thebes, Egypt Date: ca. 1390-1353 B.C. Period: 18th Dynasty, New Kingdom Medium: Faience
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My imaginary GM coach - a look back at my worst loss this season: bristolchesstimes.com/2019/0…
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Boom!
North Bristol Chess@NBristolChess28 Mar 2019
A memorable victory tonight - a grinding 3.5-2.5 win against Downend C means that the A Team are pronounced champions of Bristol League Div 2! The crowning glory is a return for the club to Division 1 for the first time in 25 years! #ItsComingHome #NoisyNeighbours #Bristol #chess
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At a loose end this Sunday evening? Come down to Downend for some pub blitz chess: bristolchesstimes.com/2019/0…
The shortest game of the 2019 Bristol Congress - won by Horfield player Jaspal!
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No upset this time: horfieldchessclub.com/2019/0…
Hand picked game from December, Tal would be proud: bristolchesstimes.com/2019/0…
D team are pushing for the div3 title, whilst the C team play the B's on Tuesday needing some points to stay up
Mike H's position from Monday - White played Rh4 here. Can you find 1) the most efficient way for Black to win, and 2) the flashy move that Mike played?
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Great, we'll be waiting for you next season ;)
North Bristol Chess@NBristolChess17 Jan 2019
A tense tense night of chess at The Ratepayers tonight. The A team coming out on top against a stubborn Thornbury side 3.5-2.5. We continue our march towards Division 1. #NoisyNeighbours #Bristol #chess
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Jon's opponent played Qe6 last night as Black. Why is it a blunder? (Follow through til the end!)
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Didnt get enough games for Christmas? Get one for free here - please RT. blueboardgames.com/2019/01/1…
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The Justin Horton Show@ejhchess9 Nov 2018
Immensely pleased to see Guardian Sport are leading with the chess
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And that draw was a crucial factor in our 15-7 victory over the rest of the league! Congrats all
The Bristol Chess Times@brizchesstimes3 Nov 2018
Successfully bored my opponent into a draw at the @Horfield_Chess 75th anniversary match. Like two brick walls head butting each other... #chess
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BlueBoardGames@BlueBoard230 Oct 2018
Just invented 'chess dice'. Then I googled it and found out I'm very, very late :(
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B team lose whilst the D's save a point from a tough night at Horfield
Chess myths: Are there really three phases to a chess game? Mike Harris discusses how different players breakdown a game of chess #BatumiChess2018 #chess bristolchesstimes.com/2018/1…
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Painful evening for Horfield as the C and E teams compound the A team's capitulation (too strong?) by losing by the narrowest margins. #Pridebeforefall
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Nice article about chess clubs
Chessfort.com@ChessFort_25 Sep 2018
6 benefits of joining a local chess club - chessfort.com/6-benefits-joi…

6 benefits of joining a local chess club on ChessFort – Internet's biggest collection of chess...

I’m a huge fan of joining local chess clubs and I attend game nights in several clubs in my city. I think every chess hobbyists should consider joining a club, no matter the age or skill level. Most...

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