Matches

In the London League the time limit remains at 36 moves in 1½ hours, 72 moves in 3 hours etc. except for matches played at Bishopsgate (i.e. against Metropolitan). These start at 18:25 and have a time limit of 34 moves in 1 hour 25 minutes with sealed moves having to be made by 21:25 (loss of game if not!). In addition, games in the 1st Division only may be played with a quickplay finish if both players agree in which case the time limit is 30 moves in 1 hour 15 minutes followed by a 15 minute windback.

In the Middlesex League adjournment or adjudication still apply unless both players agree to a quickplay finish before the start of the game. The time limit is either 36 moves in 1!/2 hours, 30 moves in 1 Y4hours or 30 (sic) in 1 hour depending on the length of the session and whether a quickplay finish has been agreed or not.

If you are not invited to as many matches as you would like please speak to one of the committee.

Team Squads and Nominations

The nomination page shows which teams you are nominated for and which squads you are in. You should be invited to all matches for the team you are nominated for as a first choice player and for most of those whose squad you are in unless/until you become ineligible by playing too many games for higher teams (see below). The squads indicate which team we expect you to be playing for by the end of the season - you may, of course, play for them earlier as well.

In practice players are often invited for more than one league and for more than one team in each league. The nominated players for each team are rarely all available and so reserves are called upon from other teams. The squad designations are intended to ensure that this happens in a fair way. However, if you have a strong preference for which team(s) you would like to play for then let one of the committee know.

Eligibility

If you are nominated for a team you are ineligible to play games for a lower team in that league. In addition, if you have played more than four games for higher teams you become ineligible to play for a lower team in that league, e.g. someone who has played four games for London League 2 and one for London League 3 remains eligible to play for London League 1, 2 and 3 but not London League 4. In the Hammersmith League once you have played for one team you are ineligible to play for the other one.

If in any doubt whether you are eligible for a team please check with the captain who invites you.

Adjourned Games

Adjourned games can be played at the Marquis of Clanricarde without prior booking but only on dates where we have a home match booked as shown on the fixture list. Please always bring your diary to matches so that you can arrange any adjournment on the evening of the match. Tell your team captain the date arranged and inform him or her of the result promptly.