I wish all Merseyside chess players a very merry Xmas and a happy and prosperous new year.

It was good in 2019 to see Hoylake win the coveted first division trophy and to see the continued resurgence of the Liverpool club.

On the negative side we lost Dave Welch who died in November. Dave was very well respected as an English and International Arbiter and was appointed

a FIDE Arbiter in recognition of his work.

I hope that you all continue to enjoy our game in 2020, win or lose.

 

Dave Pearcey, President MCA