At the most recent meeting of the trustees the SCA safeguarding for young persons and vulnerable adults policy was approved and is available to read here. This policy is relevant to all clubs and individual members of the association. Any questions on the policy should in the first instance be sent to the SCA safeguarding […]
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The draft agenda for the Shropshire Chess Association AGM is available here. Please submit any further proposals or queries to Matthew Clark by 5pm on Friday 12 July. A reminder that the AGM takes place on 16 July at 7.30pm, at Unison.
Entries are invited to the 2023-2024 Colin Roberts Memorial Trophy, which is a prize for the best game played over the board by a Shropshire player in any league, event or competition anywhere during the 2023-2024 season, excluding games played at quickplay and blitz time limits. The winner will be chosen by an independent panel
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Telepost Chess Club are inviting everyone to a simultaneous display where Phil Zabrocki and Fred Bench will take on all comers. Date: Wednesday 10 July Start Time: 19.30, please aim to arrive by 19.15 Venue: Telepost Chess Club Simultaneous Display Details: For any queries then please contact Nat Paul on [email protected]
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We are setting up the Shropshire Megafinal on Friday evening 4pm-7pm at Charlton School. Currently a bit light on volunteers so if any local player is able to assist for a couple of hours we would be very grateful. If you’re available please contact [email protected]
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Telepost A are the new champions of Shropshire Chess League, clinching a first league title for three years and only a second in the last decade in some style. The Abbey Foregate side finished a staggering seven points clear of nearest challengers Newport A and deposed champions Maddocks A – fittingly finishing the season with
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Details of the Summer Online League, commencing 15 May, can be found here. Contact Charles Higgie for further information.
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From Paul Billington, controller Shrewsbury Town Championship SHREWSBURY TOWN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 Due to a series of complications and uncertainties, there has been fewer than expected Chess Players in Our Town that have been able to commit to this Championship this Summer. Many of the names from the past are not represented, and, therefore, I think
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Round 1 of the FIDE candidates starts 19.15 tonight. The tournament is the final stepping stone for those seeking to challenge for the world championship. The winner will challenge Ding Liren in a world championship match later in the year.Live coverage here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1sdYpTzq3c Calendar:Round 1 – 19.30 April 4thRound 2 – 19.30 April 5thRound 3 –
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LIVE starting at 7.30pm – Div 1 Rapidplay https://lichess.org/broadcast/div-1-shropshire-rapidplay/round-1/ojex6hDB https://view.livechesscloud.com/#49d52063-1904-4824-ada7-a967937341d7 https://shropshirechess.org/Chess%20League/database/rapiddiv1results.php
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