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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 […]

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

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.

Congratulations to this season’s league winners: Division One Champions Telepost A Division One Runners Up Maddocks A Division Two Champions Newport Junior A Division Two Runners Up Darwinian Knights B Division Three Champions Shrewsbury B Division Three Runners Up Newport B

A report on the 2025 ECF Finance Council Meeting from your Shropshire representative can be found here.

Photos and report from the 2025 Shropshire Junior Championships:  Results  Photos and report of the day