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David Watson Memorial charity chess evening

6.45pm arrival for 7.00-10.00pm event, Wednesday 28 May 2025, Morpeth RFC

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  • Please click here to complete the online entry form

  • 6.45pm arrival for 7.00-10.00pm Weds 28th May 2025 at Morpeth Rugby Club

  • Six rounds of rapidplay games at 8 mins + 5 sec increment

  • David Watson Memorial trophy for best performance by Morpeth or Alnwick player

  • ECF members from any NCA chess club very welcome

  • Chess book prizes for winners and best rating performances

  • £5.00 entry fee to be made on the night - all fees to charity apart from cost of chess book prizes

  • Charities to be supported are Whitley Bay Food Bank and Cancer Research UK

  • Byes available on request on the night (apart from final round) - no need to request in advance

  • All games will be submitted for ECF rapidplay rating, so you need to have a current ECF Bronze (or higher) membership to take part - ECF membership details available here

  • Entries will be limited due to venue size, so please respond quickly to secure your place!

  • Current list of entries available here (once you have completed the entry form, it will take a few minutes for your entry to appear)

  • Arbiters: Lara Barnes (chief arbiter), David Armbruster, Paul Richardson

  • Event organiser: James Turner tel: 07712 813092
    email: morpethchessclub@gmail.com

Contact

For any queries, please contact the event organiser: 
James Turner, Morpeth Chess Club Secretary

07712 813092

James Turner 07712 813092

We meet on the first floor of Morpeth Rugby Club
Mitford Rd, Morpeth NE61 1RJ

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