Golders Green Rapidplay Handicap held at the Piccolo Restaurant, Golders Green
June 27th

Report by Adam Raoof

26 players hungry for practice turned out for the inaugural seven  round rapidplay chess tournament at this popular restaurant in Golders Green, which is co-owned by Barnet Chess Club player Salvatore Pepe.

Players had a total of just forty minutes for the whole game, which led to some spectacular time-scrambles.

Once the smoke had cleared the worthy winner was Miroslav Houska, who plays for Slough Chess Club in the National League and who is just one step away from completing the necessary requirements for his International Master title. He also won a £40 meal voucher and a unique, hand-carved wooden trophy, courtesy of Salvatore's business partner Panos Michael!

Panos Michael (Left), Salvatore Pepe

The tournament was organised by Adam Raoof and controlled by Adam Raoof and John Weightman.

FINAL RESULTS

Miroslav Houska 207 Slough 6/7 £80

Paul Georghiou 209 Barnet 5.5 £20
Abimbola Adelaja 202 Coulsdon £20

Costas Karayiannis 192 Chingford 5

John Naylor 201 Coulsdon 4.5
Tryfon Gavriel 199 Barnet
Daniel Lam 198 Uni. of London
Andy Horton-Kitchlew 171 Battersea

Alecos Ethelontis 179 Muswell Hill 4
Donny Muter 138 RJCC £30 U170
Gary J. Lee 119 Crystal Palace £30 U130

David Gunter 177 Crystal Palace 3.5
Mark Brazier 132 Maldon, Essex
Dave Cork 122 Crawley
Salvatore Pepe 118 Barnet
Vittorio Benzoni 96 London

Bob Arnot 135 Watford 3
John Eyre 90 Cockfosters

Martin Cutmore 167 Wood Green 2.5

Richard Hall 55 Hong Kong 2.0
Dennis Wright 132 Barnet
Robert Hurn 96 Caerphilly
Jeff Thomas 76 Reading

David Preiskel 96 Barnet Knights 1.5

Adrian Joseph 101 Middlesex 1.0
Ian Willmore 107 Wood Green

For details of future chess events in London contact the organiser,
Adam Raoof, on 0181 202 0982.