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The 2026 Scottish Chess Championships
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The 2026 Scottish Championships have just concluded in Hamilton. Competition ranged across three events – the Open, the U1800 and the Scottish Rapidplay tournament. Edinburgh Chess Club were well represented across all three events and took home a number of the prizes too! Usually the blog reports on proud parents enjoying their child’s success…
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The Godfather, Part IV
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The blog’s spies are out and about everywhere. One of our undercover agents recently took this covert picture of some nefarious activities occurring in the club…what’s going on here then, eh? To the right we see our illustrious president, Craig Thomson, sitting quietly re-evaluating his recent life choices or mulling over some subtlety in…
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Conversations In The Club 03: Emilija Morrison
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Conversations in the Club is our ongoing series introducing the people who make Edinburgh Chess Club the special place that it is. Each post offers a glimpse into the personalities, stories, and passions behind our community. Today we sit down for a coffee and a chat with… What is your name and playing strength?…
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O Captain! My Captain!
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On Thursday night Edinburgh Chess Club was treated to a wonderfully engaging talk by Scottish International Master Craig Pritchett. The lecture was about the life and games of Captain George H. MacKenzie. “Who’s that?” you might ask but, even if the name is not familiar to you, you may well have seen one of…
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And Now, the End is Near…
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As the chess season glides blissfully towards its end, and we gaze with horror upon the prospect of enjoying the Scottish summer in temperatures above 16C, do not despair chess friends…one final treat awaits! A reminder that this Thursday (June 25th), International Master and renowned chess author Craig Pritchett will be at Edinburgh Chess…
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Edinburgh Chess Congress 2026
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Last weekend saw the happy return of the Edinburgh Chess Congress after a seven year hiatus. The event was very well attended and the playing hall was packed to capacity with players across a range of playing sections (Open, Major, Bishops, Knights). The Open section (and title of East of Scotland champion) was won…
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Scottish Girls’ Championships
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The Scottish Girls’ Championships were held at the end of May at St. George’s school in Edinburgh. Interest in the tournament was at a record high with over 45 participants across the Open, Primary, and P5 & Under sections. Edinburgh Chess Club are particularly proud to be associated with some of the players; Shriya…
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Conversations in the Club 02: Simon Gibson
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Conversations in the Club is our ongoing series introducing the people who make Edinburgh Chess Club the special place that it is. Each post offers a glimpse into the personalities, stories, and passions behind our community. Grab a coffee, take a seat, and let’s see who we meet today… What is your name and…
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Captain Mackenzie: Greatest Chess Scot!?
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Edinburgh Chess Club are delighted to announce that international Master and renowned chess author Craig Pritchett will be giving a talk at the club on Thursday 25th June. In this talk, Craig will rattle through the life, times and achievements of Scotland’s universally acknowledged eventual ‘world top ten player’; the great Paul Morphy’s successor…
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World Senior Team Championship
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Today’s blog has very kindly been written for us by our minutes secretary, Neil Irving. Take it away Neil… One of my few remaining ambitions in chess was to represent Scotland in an international team tournament. Having just passed the age of 50 I was now qualified to play seniors chess, so I was…