Good luck to all juniors competing tomorrow at the Shropshire Megafinal. 3.5pts or more will qualify players to the Gigafinals with the goal to reach the Terafinals at Blenheim Palace. The games can be followed LIVE: https://view.livechesscloud.com/#51b77e7d-c06a-4af3-99d9-18e16caa49f0 https://lichess.org/broadcast/2026-shropshire-megafinal/round-1/LS0kIY39#boards
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The crewe chess congress will be held at the Mornflake Stadium Friday 27th-Sunday 28th June 2026. Entry is being limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Enter the Crewe congress here
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The minutes from the latest meeting of the trustees have now been released. Under discussion was a proposal for a new type of membership, the introduction of an annual ‘census’, replacement of the div 3 trophy and the March Mgt Accounts.https://shropshirechess.org/admin/trustees/
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The 2026 Shropshire Junior Championships is in full swing at Shrewsbury School. Follow every twist and turn LIVE. https://s2.chess-results.com/tnr1363915.aspx?lan=1&art=0&flag=30&SNode=S0 https://lichess.org/broadcast/2026-shropshire-junior-championships/round-1/1XEKeuQw#boards
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Annotated PGN’s from the Shropshire Congress are now available to download here.Thanks go to Rudy Van Kemenade for creating these. To view and play all the Congress 2026 catalogue of games please click … above the chess board To view all the Congress 2026 games in the Lichess study for multiple games – links are
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Staffordshire Chess Congress 27th, 28th and 29th March 2026 (last weekend in March, and the weekend before Easter) Victoria Hall, Liverpool Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4EL. Prestigious venue 6 minute walk from main-line railway station Lots of free parking on site and nearby. Disabled access and parking available. Light refreshments available and likely to include
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https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/telford/2026/02/05/a-former-shropshire-chess-champion-has-been-awarded-the-mbe-for-his-work-in-taking-chess-into-prisons/
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Read the full report of last month’s Shropshire Congress here
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Muhammad vs Chris. Coach vs Student. Who will triumph? Follow live 7.30pm on Tuesday. https://lichess.org/broadcast/individual-muhammad-vs-chris/round-1/AbAnv7b6#boards
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Writeup of the congress in the local paper. More reports to follow! https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/telford/2026/01/12/storm-goretti-how-a-local-family-helped-shropshires-biggest-chess-event-avoid-a-decisive-check-mate-during-the-heavy-snow/
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