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 christopher.d.lewis44@gmail.com
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.
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 …
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 – …
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://www.shropshirechess.org/Chess%20League/database/rapiddiv1results.php
Online Cox Cup Thursday April 11 – Semi-finals: Shrewsbury A v Telford A Oswestry A v Oswestry B Thursday April 25 – Final and 3rd and 4th play-offs Online Minor Cup Thursday April 11 – Semi-finals: Oswestry C v Newport (Shropshire) A Shrewsbury B v Shrewsbury C Thursday April 25 – Final and 3rd and …
Following Telepost’s change of club night the following amendments have been made to the final Div 1 rapidplay fixtures. The rapidplay previously scheduled at Telepost on Monday 29th April has been moved to Wednesday 1st May at Telepost.The rapidplay previously schedule at Telepost on Monday 13th May has been moved to Tueseday 14th May at …
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Some of the world’s top chess players did battle at a prestigious international tournament with enthusiasts from around the world watching – thanks to boards and pieces from Shropshire. Super-grandmasters such American duo Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana, Anish Giri and British number one (formerly of Russia) Nikita Vitiugov were among those who played on …
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