Category: Events

One of the club’s strongest players takes us through a piece sacrifice — and the single idea that justifies it. The club was treated to a lecture from one of its top players, Paul Carpenter, who took us through one of his own games and the position shown below....

On Friday 25th September 2026, Eastbourne Chess Club descended on Bexhill for an evening of rapid chess — six rounds at 10 minutes plus a two-second increment, or, as some of us discovered, just enough time to make a perfectly reasonable move and then immediately regret it! Mick Reedie,...

After a four-year hiatus, club members will have the chance to compete for a champion title, alongside a new challengers section, and a rapid time format event. As with many things, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented such tournaments from running in recent years. This season sees their return, led by...