After FIDE adjusted their ratings earlier this year to combat ratings deflation (after covid in particular), the ICU have done the same this month, with an added boost to bring ICU ratings more in line with FIDE ones. This has been done by a boost of 60% of the difference between your rating and 2000 for all those players rated under 2000. The new ratings list is here, and might take some getting used to!
Round 2 of the 2024 Blitz Grand Prix had the same outcome as round 1, meaning whatever happens, Wenle will be leading the standings after round 3 on 22nd May.
Continue ReadingA reminder the second round of the 2024 Blitz Grand Prix will be tonight from 8-10pm. Usual format – 6 rounds, with placings deciding points for the overall trophy, to be awarded later this year.
The standings after round one are here.
The 2024 Blitz Grand Prix is underway, with Wenle taking first honours with a 100% record.
Continue ReadingThe 2024 Blitz Grand Prix tournament will get underway next Wednesday – all welcome! Usual format – 6 rounds from 8-10pm
The season’s outcomes for our league teams are coming into focus as we reach the end of another season.
Continue ReadingThe past week has not been one of the best the club has enjoyed!
Continue ReadingThe Heidenfeld A are hobbling towards promotion, but the Bs’ form has taken a dramatic turn for the worse and they may now be favourites for the drop.
Continue ReadingThe Armstrong’s title challenge hit a bump last time out, and we now look like mirroring our 2009/10 season, when we recorded three 7-1 wins, but a big defeat against the ultimate winners came back to haunt us.
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