I've been meaning to reply to your earlier e-mails as to resumption of OTB chess for a while, but have awaited replies from Newquay members regarding your proposals. I've had a few responses, not as many as i'd hoped, maybe some are waiting for the forum.
1)Those that have replied indicate a reluctance to weekend chess and also an East / West split. For me East / West is a no goer, I want Newquay to be playing everyone. As for weekend chess it would not suit me either.
2) Getting OTB chess up and running again is a formidable task no doubt. I do wonder if many players are now too comfortable playing online. For me ,continuing club nights is essential,
3)... but county shield etc could all be played online.
1) the advantage of East/West + weekend matches is that it frees up 6-8 evenings for club meetings. The drawback of countywide leagues, as we have at present, is the late night driving and return home at or after midnight.
2) You're so right; club nights are essential. The importance of the social side of chess must never be overlooked. This is lacking in online chess. The plan is for the online operation to continue along current lines. There is sufficient demand for it.
3) I'm opposed to this. I think that OTB and online chess should be kept strictly separate. We must also look after the people who won't play online. We have at least 4 at Camborne and I don't expect we're alone in that.
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