2025

Minutes from the October trustee meeting have now been published. The minutes can be viewed here.

The rapidplay fixtures are now live. Division 1 has seen a record number of entries with 8 teams including Oswestry for the first time. 6 teams have entered in division 2. The first round of fixtures for both divisions will be played on Wednesday 26th November. Rapidplay Div 1 Rapidplay Div 2 Full league rules

A report on the 2025 ECF AGM from your Shropshire representative can be found here.

Chess in Schools and Communities (CSC) is looking to recruit more tutors in Shropshire. What do CSC tutors do?The primary offering of CSC is to teach chess within primary schools following a national CSC chess curriculum. Ordinarily this means teaching chess to a class of kids during a 1-hour lesson. Most schools request lessons in

Will the juniors humiliate their A team. Follow the games tonight starting at 7.40pm. https://lichess.org/broadcast/newport-a-vs-newport-juniors-a/-/gUyBo5M8#boards https://view.livechesscloud.com/#1e344357-3c8a-4dab-b559-29dc75e2c3a8

Hi all, Entries are invited for the Shropshire Individual 25/26. The usual format 7 round Swiss, prizes 1st, 2nd and 2 grading prizes. The winner will secure a spot at the 2026 Champion of Champions Tournament and also the ECF’s new National County Champions event  which will bring together the county champions from across the

Today is the first ever Shropshire Rapidplay Championship. Follow the games as we find out who will be crowned champion. https://shropshirechess.org/2025-shropshire-rapid-blitz-championships/