Announcements

Shropshire Individual 100 Year Anniversary – Champion of Champions Invitational

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Details have now been announced and the first invites sent for the Shropshire County Individual 100-year anniversary champion of champions invitational tournament. This exciting event will be a one-off held in a year’s time and should be a completely unique tournament. The event will hopefully be broadcast live with potentially live commentary for all to

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2025 AGM Minutes

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The 2025 AGM minutes are now available to view here. Find out about all the latest changes to the league rules. The Association is still looking to fill a number of vacant posts: – Rapidplay and Blitz Tournament Organiser – Head of Senior Chess – Head of Beginner’s Chess – Outreach Committee Chair – Deputy

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ECF Contribution to Accessible Chess Award

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Paul Billington (Shropshire’s Inclusion Officer) has been awarded the Contribution to Accessible Chess Award by the ECF. This award recognises Paul’s efforts to bring chess to Shropshire’s neurodiverse members through the creation of 3 Quiet Chess Clubs and partnering with other local organisations. Read Paul’s full awards citation here:https://www.englishchess.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ECF-Awards-2025.pdf Each winner receives a glass trophy

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Minor Individual

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Congratulations to the winners of the Minor Individual 2024-25: 1st – Rudi Bedford (6.5/7) – £50Joint 2nd – David Edwards (5.5/7) – £27.50Joint 2nd – Malcolm Fletcher (5.5/7) £27.50U1400 – Malcolm Price (3) –  £25U1300 – John Casewell (4) – £25 Full results can be found here.

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County Individual

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Congratulations to Chris Lewis, Shropshire Individual Champion 2024-25. Full results: WINNER and CHAMPION: CHRIS LEWIS 6 pts (£40) Runner up : Rudy Van Kemenade 5 pts (£30) Grading prize 1600-1800  Julie Van Kemenade 3.5 pts (£25) Grading prize U 1600 Gary Slegg 3 pts (£12.50) Nick Holmes 3 pts (£12.50) Full details available here.

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