allison badacsonyi

Psychiatrist, chess mum.

[Sussex Chess @SUChessTourneys]

We are delighted to welcome GM Oleg Korneev to the Sussex University Masters this July.

With @rpraggnachess recently grabbing the headlines by achieving a career plus score against @MagnusCarlsen at @NorwayChess, we thought it would be fitting to announce a GM who can say the same. 😉

[Sussex Chess @SUChessTourneys]

Sussex University masters tournament is proud to have been included in the @ecfchess international series of 2026.

https://t.co/lfyeiZNWhb

You can register for the tournament in the link below:

Sussex University Masters:
 https://t.co/R7luVtd4AT

Checkout who has already registered here:

https://t.co/htywKcAb1s

@alexholowczak @EngChessTrack

[Sussex Chess @SUChessTourneys]

We are delighted to welcome GM Simon Williams to the Sussex University Masters this July.

The @ginger_gm, known for his uncompromising and entertaining style of play, will also be streaming the event! 

We can't help but wonder whether fellow English GM and @NorwayChess commentator @DavidHowellGM might make a guest appearance on commentary and make the festival truly unforgettable... 👀 👀

[Sussex Chess @SUChessTourneys]

We are delighted to announce that Czech Grandmaster Štěpán Žilka will be joining the field for the Sussex University Masters this July.
A Czech Olympian and ten time Czech team championship winner, GM Žilka brings a wealth of experience to Brighton!

[Sussex Chess @SUChessTourneys]

We are excited to announce an incredible summer of chess at the University of Sussex, featuring the Sussex Masters, U2050, U1700, & U1300 tournaments, alongside Blitz events, a summer school, a simultaneous exhibition, & much more!

Links for the tournaments;
https://t.co/R7luVtd4AT
https://t.co/YqMPB1efni

@ecfchess @EngChessTrack @schoolschess

[Sharks 4NCL 🦁 @GSharks4NCL]

Big march today V Wood Green. Most importantly me and @LozHCooper have a great relationship for setting aside team performance and focussing on young players getting norms. @ECF_Chess @4NCL

Good luck to all 3 norm seekers.

[allison badacsonyi @ABadacsonyi]

@IMPeterLarge Congratulations!

[English Chess Federation (ECF) @ecfchess]

🎙️ It’s Your Move! Episode 25 – The Stanley Method ♟️

This week, Michael Green speaks to Stanley Badacsonyi about his chess improvement from an online rating of 1400 to a FIDE rating of 2300 in four years.

▶️ Tonight at 7 pm (UK)
https://t.co/LPQhxHRwuZ

📸: Yuri Krylov

[allison badacsonyi @ABadacsonyi]

“Sometimes chess stops being about winning.

At the Jonathan Hawkins Memorial Rapidplay, a tournament held in honour of the late GM Jonathan Hawkins, the result mattered far less than what it represented.

But 16-year-old FM Stanley Badacsonyi still won it.
A former student of Hawkins, he scored a perfect 6/6, finishing clear first in a room filled with players who had travelled across the UK just to remember someone who shaped their chess lives.

For memory, respect, and connection.
It was about carrying something forward.
And in the middle of it, a student ended up doing exactly that
So what does a win mean when the real story isn’t about the win?”
@ecfchess @timpeterwall @gmmds @NatashaRegan123 @EngChessTrack @chessdom

[World Chess @theworldchess]

A student just won a memorial tournament for his former coach.
FM Stanley Badacsonyi won the Jonathan Hawkins Rapidplay with a perfect score.
Held in honour of GM Jonathan Hawkins — this wasn’t about results.
It was about legacy.
https://t.co/wkljAv5inf

[allison badacsonyi @ABadacsonyi]

Totally agree it’s been extraordinary!

Stanley Badacsonyi and Lawrence Cooper up next at 1pm @LozHCooper

[English Chess Federation (ECF) @ecfchess]

It’s been an exciting tournament with outstanding commentary. Thanks to our amazing community, we’ve raised over £2,000 so far.

Torpedoknight leads with 302 points, but in blitz, anything can change! ⚡️

Join us as the marathon continues: https://t.co/vDOtLgN7Lw

[allison badacsonyi @ABadacsonyi]

And players of course

[allison badacsonyi @ABadacsonyi]

This is turning out to be a superb event. So grateful for all the effort, star commentators who agreed to take part and support.

Frankie and Stanley commentating together at 10pm tonight.

@iowchesssite @ecfchess @CMJuggernaut @ginger_gm

[English Chess Federation (ECF) @ecfchess]

Just under a week until the ECF’s 24-hour chess marathon for Macmillan Cancer Support, in memory of Adam Hunt and Jonathan Hawkins. Sign up below👇

🗓️ 18–19 April, from 5 pm (UK)
🎙️ Commentary on ECF YouTube

Play, donate, or learn more:
https://t.co/2Bm2DEPkIg

[Tim Wall @timpeterwall]

Stan Badacsonyi wins Jonathan Hawkins Rapidplay - my column today for the Newcastle @ChronicleLive @ecfchess

[English Chess Federation (ECF) @ecfchess]

Just under a week until the ECF’s 24-hour chess marathon for Macmillan Cancer Support, in memory of Adam Hunt and Jonathan Hawkins. Sign up below👇

🗓️ 18–19 April, from 5 pm (UK)
🎙️ Commentary on ECF YouTube

Play, donate, or learn more:
https://t.co/2Bm2DEPkIg

[allison badacsonyi @ABadacsonyi]

@ecfchess @ginger_gm @thelittlehat @NatashaRegan123 @gmmds @timpeterwall @LozHCooper @SarahLongson5 And FM Jude Shearsby, FM Kenneth Hobson, FM Supratit Banerjee, GM Nick Pert, IM Richard Pert… @CMJuggernaut @MrsLjs @OxCityChess @richardjhobson

[Raj Singh @RajjjSinghhh]

@ABadacsonyi @ecfchess @timpeterwall Frankie's speech was really powerful to listen to. It really showed the difference a good teacher can make to his students, much more than just results at the board.

[allison badacsonyi @ABadacsonyi]

I think Stanley did Jonathan proud and Frankie made a wonderful speech. A very emotional day for us all @ecfchess @timpeterwall

[English Chess Tracker @EngChessTrack]

Yesterday, the Jonathan Hawkins Memorial Rapidplay took place. FM Stanley Badacsonyi, won with a perfect score of 6/6. Hawkins was a former coach and friend to Stanley and his brother, Frankie, making this a very poignant victory. #chess #englishchess