Due to events beyond my control, the next rapidplay chess tournament, due to be held on 9 August, has had to be cancelled. Please can you inform your friends and if you are also a chess journalist a short mention to your readers would be appreciated.

I have tried to find acceptable alternatives without success. We apologise for the late notice.

The next Golders Green Rapidplay will be held on Saturday 6 September as usual.

Hendon Chess Club is also closed for August: I shall post the exact dates soon.