North Essex Chess League
E2-E4 fields three teams in the NECL, competing across Divisions 1, 2 and 3.
A Team — Division 1
| Player | Role | Elo |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Green | Captain | 1900 |
| Giovanni Fazer | — | 1850 |
| Jay Rusecki | — | 1800 |
| James Bloomfield | — | 1750 |
| Louis Thomas | — | 1700 |
| Victor Oancea | Substitute | 1650 |
B Team — Division 2
| Player | Role | Elo |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Piper | — | 1600 |
| Idowu Afinowi | — | 1600 |
| Ollie Weeks | — | 1600 |
| Toby Allen | Substitute | 1600 |
C Team — Division 3
| Player | Role | Elo |
|---|---|---|
| Elia Valentini | Captain | 1450 |
| Liam Bird | — | 1400 |
| Michael Haywood | — | 1400 |
| Milo Priest | — | 1400 |
| Kevin Frobel | Substitute | 1350 |
NECL Rules
Match Timing
The season runs from 1st September to 31st May. Matches are played on 4 boards with time controls of 80 minutes per player plus 10 seconds per move increment.
Team Structure
Each team consists of 4 players per match. Clubs may register substitute players who can fill in when regular team members are unavailable.
Fixtures
Fixtures are arranged between clubs. Home teams are responsible for providing the venue, equipment, and refreshments. Matches typically begin at 7:30pm.
Game Regulations
All games are played under FIDE Laws of Chess. Players must record their moves. Mobile phones must be switched off during play.
Player Eligibility
Players must be registered with the NECL before they can play in league matches. A player may only represent one club in the league.
Conduct
Players are expected to behave in a sportsmanlike manner at all times. Any disputes should be referred to the match captain, and if unresolved, to the league committee.