The ECF have released details of their next online arbiter course. An arbiter qualification can allow you to earn a little bit extra at the weekends whilst still allowing you to be involved with chess. The going rate for arbiters is currently around £60/day (although I’m sorry to say all Shropshire events are run by […]
Jan 2025 – ECF Level 1 Arbiter Course Read More »
I found out this year that Alan Shaw sadly passed away a number of years ago. Alan inspired numerous current shropshire players in their youth to take up chess and was the inspiration behind the Nerdy Junior Chess Club. An obituary for Alan is now available here.
Minutes of the September 2024 Trustee meeting are available here.
Trustee minutes Sep 2024 Read More »
We hope to bring you live rapidplay from Newport tonight, featuring Telford A, Maddocks A, Shrewsbury A and Newport A. Link here
Division 1 rapidplay LIVE – 7:30pm Tues 26th November Read More »
From Charles Higgie: On Tuesday November 19th, Shropshire & Friends 1 took another step towards becoming national online chess champions with a 3-1 win over Dundee City A in the 4NCL (4 Nations Chess League – the four nations being England, Scotland. Ireland and Wales). On board 1 Shropshire’s only Grandmaster Keith Arkell drew with
Shropshire & Friends 1 bid to be national champions Read More »
On Saturday Shropshire’s U11 county teams made their debut in the Midlands Junior Chess Championships. Read the full report here.
Midland Junior Chess Championships Read More »
The first round fixtures for the 2024-25 knockout cups have been published. Cox Trophy fixtures can be found here. Minor Cup fixtures can be found here.
Knockout Cup fixtures published Read More »
A delegation of Shropshire chess players enjoyed a successful trip to the seaside, scooping prizes at one of the country’s most popular chess congresses at Scarborough. Simon Maydew of Maddocks was the standout performer, scoring 4/5 in the third tier Intermediate section to finish joint second and earning a cash prize of £58. That effort
County chess players do like it by the seaside Read More »
Two teams have already broken clear of the pack in the race for the Shropshire Chess League division one title – and it’s not even Halloween yet. Reigning champions Telepost A made it four wins from four with an important 3.5-1.5 win away to third place Telford A, while Maddocks A squeezed past Newport A
Two-horse race developing for the title Read More »
A report on the 2024 ECF AGM from your Shropshire representative can be found here
Report on 2024 ECF AGM Read More »