Basildon Chess Club

Before the presentations....Sean attempts to explain to an angry Arunas that this is the Basildon Club trophy presentation and you haven't won anything. Don't worry Arunas, you'll get the SDCL Hadleigh Cup next week! Gallery/2015ArunasSean.jpg

(Joint) Club Champions 2014-15

Justin Baptie / Dave Kraszewski

Sean presents Dave K with half a cheque, a whole trophy and no shield, for winning the club championship with Justin. The shield will be supplied later and will reside on the mantelpieces of the winners for six months each. Gallery/2015ClubDavek.jpg

Club Under-140 Champion 2014-15

Rob Hewitt

Rob happily accepts the U140 trophy, whilst secretly plotting how he can throw a few games this season to keep his grade below the magic 140 and retain it next year. Gallery/2015RobU140.jpg

Rapidplay Champion 2015

Sean Clarke

Sean takes the unusual role of trophy receiver as Paul hands over the Rapidplay trophy. Gallery/2015RapidplaySean.jpg

Rapidplay Runner-Up 2015

David Millward

This presentation looks a bit weird taking place in the middle of summer. The explanation is that the Rapidplay was played in April and as runner-up, David was rewarded with an easter egg - which could now be getting a bit furry and soggy. Gallery/2015RapidplayEgg.jpg

After the trophy presentations....this scene could be any quiet club night during the summer close-season. Do not be fooled however. The serious faces and studies in concentration are evidence that Round 1 of the 2015-16 Club Championship has commenced ! Gallery/2015ClubNight.jpg