GM Michael Adams won the championship after two rapid play off games to decide whether he or GM Nigel Short would win. Since they were tied at the top of the table after round 11. IM Jovanka Houska won the Women's British Championship. The games are available on the website.
http://www.britishchess2011.com/
Sunday 7 August 2011
National Chess Day
America has a national chess day. I think it might be nice to have one in Britain. Its doubtful the government would introduce it though.
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/08/03/end-game-senate-designates-chess-day-before-heading-home/
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/08/03/end-game-senate-designates-chess-day-before-heading-home/
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