Congratulations to Telepost who defeated Telford 3-1 to become Cox Trophy Champions last night. Also congratulations to Church Stretton who defeated Newport Juniors 2.5-1.5 to become Minor Knockout Champions. All the games can be viewed here.
Cox & Minor Knockout Finals Night Read More »
The 2025 Shropshire Megafinal is taking place on Saturday starting at 10am. Which Shropshire Junior will qualify for the Gigafinals and which Shropshire Juniors will take the title of Supremo or Suprema? Follow all the results here: 🔗 https://chess-results.com/tnr1190540.aspx?lan=1 A link to the live broadcasts can be found here: 🔗 https://view.livechesscloud.com/#e11a3d46-6680-41c4-be23-0e3a069edfd8 🔗 https://lichess.org/broadcast/2025-shropshire-megafinal/jy3dm1QD
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Newport Chess Club is inviting all Shropshire players to enter their summer blitz events. They will be holding 3 events: Tuesday 1st July 7.30pm Tuesday 29th July 7.30pm Tuesday 26th August 7.30pm Venue: Newport Chess Club Royal British Legion, Avenue Road, Newport, TF10 7DP Registration Time: 7.30pm Sections: 3 Sections – Open, U1600, U1200 Time
Jul-Aug – Newport Summer Blitz Events Read More »
It was incredibly close at the finals of the Shropshire Primary Schools Chess Championships. Read the full write-up here
Shropshire Primary School Chess Championship Final Read More »
Kicking off shortly after 11am – watch all the matches from the Shropshire Primary Schols Final LIVE. https://lichess.org/broadcast/2025-shropshire-primary-school-championships-final/round-6/ipF1L46k https://chess-results.com/Tnr1133676.aspx?lan=1
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An inaugural initiative has seen junior chess players from Ludlow join a group of older people from Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin’s Chess Group for a friendly competition that “transcended age”. Full article:https://www.shropshirestar.com/your-world/2025/05/14/ludlow-chess-tournament-unites-generations/
Ludlow Chess Tournament Unites Generations Read More »
The Association is looking to recruit a new Chair of the Outreach Committee. The committee will be tasked with establishing new chess clubs in towns across Shropshire. In particular Ludlow and Whitchurch are 2 of our largest towns who do not currently have a chess club. The trustees believe the growth of online chess and
Vacant Position – Chair of Outreach Committee Read More »
Enjoy all the twists and turns from the final div 1 rapidplay evening: https://lichess.org/broadcast/div-1-rapidplay-final-night/OfCUNlyR
LIVE – Div 1 Rapidplay (Final Night – Wednesday) Read More »
Can Rudi defeat Gary to claim the minor individual title. Watch live right now! https://lichess.org/broadcast/minor-individual-gary-vs-rudi/round-6/cNUFT0Sx/PRDHGPiB
LIVE – Minor Individual – Rudi vs Gary (Round 6) Read More »
Congratulations Nicole who the trustees have appointed as (acting) Community Events Officer. Nicole will take the lead on organising Shropshire’s presence at a number of community events over the year. These events are a great way to promote our local chess clubs to a wider audience. We are now looking for a regular crop of
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