They’ve endured a difficult couple of years – but members of one of Shropshire’s traditionally strongest clubs at last have something to smile about. Telford A have won the 2021/22 Shropshire Rapidplay Chess League division two title, coming out on top after a fierce and closely fought battle with Telepost B and Newport B. The …
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Entries are now open for the Shropshire Individual Championship. The deadline for entry is 15th October. Contact Nick Rutter to enter – nickrutter777@btinternet.com
The revised fixtures for the 2022-23 season are now available. Newport C have withdrawn and Telford A are now in Division 2. For Division 1, the fixtures are the same as previously published, minus Telford A’s fixtures. For Division 2, there are a number of changes to both dates and opponents – please check carefully. …
Telepost Dark Knights enjoyed a dream start to life in the national online chess league as their two teams recorded thumping 4-0 opening day wins. The Abbey Foregate side’s first team defeated Bishop Knights in their 4NCL Online League division five clash, while the second team whitewashed Bude Beach Surfers. Matthew Clark, Rob Nield, Nick …
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Phil Bull roared to victory at a hugely competitive Newport Chess Club blitz tournament. Bull, who plays most of his chess for Wolverhampton, won six of his seven matches to take the top prize, half a point clear of Maddocks’ Andy Grillage. The only blemish on his record was a defeat to Newport’s Thalia Holmes …
Following the withdrawal of Newport C, all fixtures for the coming season are now on hold. The revised fixtures will be issued as soon as possible.
The over the board fixtures for this season are now available. Division 1 fixtures are here. Division 2 fixtures are here. There are no Division 3 fixtures this season. Tony Preece is acting League Controller – direct any queries to Tony. Many thanks to Vinnie Crean for his work in preparing the fixtures.
Five chess players will head into the final round of the Shrewsbury Town Championship with a chance of lifting the trophy in one of the most competitive competitions in recent years. Telepost duo Matthew Clark and Rob Nield and Shrewsbury’s Stephen Priestley all have scores of 3.5/4 going into round five, while top seed Nigel …
Results of the Newport Blitz Event held on the 6th September: http://www.newportchessclub.com/newport-events/06-09-22-summer-blitz/