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These News Items relate to October 2002
Kingston Hundred Championship, New Malden 27 October 2002
Many many years ago, before even Mike Basman was born, most Counties (like Surrey) were divided
into areas known as Hundreds. Whenever there was a war, as there usually was in those days, (it was
before chess had been introduced into England), each Hundred had to supply 100 men to fight for the King.
Now the Hundreds have been revived, and this was the first in a series of Hundreds Championships.
The results of this event, (there were plenty of girls playing), can be seen
Here.
If there has not yet been a Hundred championship in your area, tie up your oxen, sharpen your pike,
and make sure your bow is properly strung - there's sure to be one near to you very soon.
Wey Valley LJC qualifier, Leatherhead 20 October 2002
136 players of whom 26 could be identified as girls, took part in this event. In the U10 section, both Fay Birch and Sheila Dines (both a year younger than the maximum) each did very well with 5/6 finishing joint second. all the results, boys as well, Here.
European Youth Championships, Peniscola, Spain 28 September-9 October 2002
You can see all the girls' scores Here, but the official website at http://www. feda.org/european2002/menu.htm, has largely been removed.
All Surrey Tournament, Epsom 28-29 September 2002
At last we have detailed results available of this large tournament. In two of the Sections,
girls were clear winners - Sophie Holmes in the U7s, and Jessica Thilaganathan in the U10s.
Detailed results Here.
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