The Lavers' Ladder

The Lavers' Ladder provides an opportunity for members who do not have a match on a club night to play a number of rapid play games in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

The Lavers' Ladder was introduced in the 2010-2011 season in memory of one of St. Albans Chess Club's former long-time members, Norman Lavers, who died in 2010. Norman's family donated generously towards the cost of a commemorative trophy - an exquisitely made American Walnut plaque, with engraving tabs for the names of the next 24 winners.

This quick-play competition has proved to be a great success with most of the twenty seven club members who have taken part.  It has encouraged diversity in our choice of opponents, and helped to create a competitive, but jovial, environment in which to practice our enthusiasm for chess.

The current rules for the Lavers' Ladder can be found here.

The Lavers Ladder winners have been as follows.

2011 - Ray Claret