Results: ECF Rated Lichess Blitz 9/9/24

17 players, including a GM and a WFM joined IOW Chess for this week's Monday Blitz. All Monday games are ECF online rated and the winner claims a T Shirt from the Isle of Wight Chess Store.

Congratulations to GM Keith Arkell who impressed again with a dominant display and adds to his chess shirt collection.

1st - GM Keith Arkell, Cheddleton

2nd Dimitrios Zisiadis, Greece

3rd - John Wrench, Kidderminster

Round one had a notable game when New Forrest junior, Theo Horne gave the GM a run for his money and was close to securing an endgame draw.

The R4 match between John and Keith brought back memories of their top table Blitz game at the IOW Congress back in April:

Here's the final standings on the ECF ratings system: (Click image to link to ECF table):

Player performance ratings:

Join us on on Mondays at 8pm on Lichess if you want to take part and try to win the IOW Chess T!