British Federation for Correspondence Chess

We have received positive feedback on the recent ICCF Congress in Leeds from several delegates. To quote just one example, ICCF President Eric Ruch wrote:

"I would also like to thank the BFCC and the team that has prepared the Congress for their dedicated work that made this Congress very successful. Even the English weather was wonderful, and having a beer outside on a sunny terrace made me feel I was on the French Riviera rather than in Yorkshire!"

BFCC would like to thank everyone who contributed in any way to the organisation and running of the Congress. The exceptional hard work and dedication of Andrew Dearnley and Neil Limbert was recognised on Saturday when the BFCC Executive Committee awarded them both the title of Life Vice-President.

 

Congratulations to Ian Pheby, who has received an English Chess Federation President's Award for his work for chess over the last 40 years. In addition to his work for OTB chess, Ian does a lot of valuable work for BFCC as Games Archivist and Executive Committee member and for ICCF. He played an important role as a member of the  organising committee for the 2009 ICCF Congress in Leeds.

Latest scores in the 2008-9 BCCTC: Square Bashers 11/14; Civil Service Admin 8.5/14;  Revenue & Customs 8.5/16; Old Bradfordians and SCCA both 8.5/18; HSBC Bank 7.5/18; Sheffield 7/15; BCCA A 6.5/13; BCCA B and Mensa both 4.5/12. Adjudication date is 30 September 2009.
Keith Escott.

As a result of our sponsorship agreement with Opening Master, we have a number of memberships still available to be allocated to BFCC members. Preference will be given to those who represent England in friendly matches and international team tournaments.

If you are interested, please contact me as soon as possible.

Duncan Chambers (BFCC Secretary)