Ampleforth College in North Yorkshire sponsored and hosted the British (later English) Chess Federation Junior Masters for 6 years from 2000 to 2005.
The College is part of Ampleforth Abbey, a Benedictine Monastery which is home to one of our members, Justin Caldwell.
The College is part of Ampleforth Abbey, a Benedictine Monastery which is home to one of our members, Justin Caldwell.
These photos from the last championship held at Ampleforth in 2005, acknowledge Justin’s involvement.
Justin Caldwell ‘makes the first move’
on the top board,
while College Headmaster Fr. Gabriel looks on.
while College Headmaster Fr. Gabriel looks on.
Fr. Justin is presented
with a pair of whisky glasses
by Gerry Walsh of the ECF.
GM Matthew Turner
presents Justin with an inscribed chess board
(along with a set of pieces and a clock)
for the College to use under his tutelage.
(along with a set of pieces and a clock)
for the College to use under his tutelage.
