2026

The battle for the Champion of Champions title reaches its thrilling conclusion! 🎙️ Join Munroe Morrison and Richard Archer for live commentary of the final round as the players face their final challenge. 🏆 Who will be crowned Champion of Champions? With everything still to play for, don’t miss a moment of the action! 📺

🏆 WE’RE LIVE! THE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT IS UNDERWAY! ♟️ The battle for the crown has begun! Eight champions are going head-to-head, but only one can claim the ultimate title. 🔥 Don’t miss a moment of the action! Watch the live video broadcast and follow every move on our live boards, all in one

Nick Rutter has been one of Shropshire’s very top players for decades and many have already mentioned him as the tournament favourite. Just what does it take to stay at the top for that long?

Rudy Van Kemenade was last years runner-up and is well known for his strong preperation and agressive style. But today we find out just how deep his preperation goes and just large his database of games really is (the answer will surprise you).

A late entrant to the tournament, Nat is well known as one of Shropshire’s strongest players and a recent 3-time county champion winner. After a 3-year break, does Nat have the same fighting spirit or will he be content to settle for a few draws?

At the time of recording Chris was gearing himself up to play. Events transpired that he will now be arbiting rather than playing but he still gives us his thoughts on the champions and who the favourites are.

The prodical son returns as we interview former champion and England international Thomas Pym.