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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The Shropshire Rapidplay Championship went to play-offs between Nick Rutter, Muhammad Qadri and Krish Thimmegowda. The players drew lots and Krish won a golden ticket to the final. Muhammad and Nick faced each other in a semi-finals with the winner facing Krish in the final. Watch all of the broadcasts here: Semi-final – Armageddon Final
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It would be an understatement to say that the Quiet Chess Open Day was a success! If you measure success by just numbers, then yes then the event was very well attended, with some new Members attending, I think the total attendance was over twenty, with quite a few more familiar faces too later on. The main
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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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Busy couple of days at the Telford Ballon Fiesta! Thank you to all the volunteers who made the event possible – Connor, Glyn, Muhammad, Ellick, George, Ryan, Paula and Ellis! If a new member turns up at your club in the next couple of weeks who attended the balloon fiesta we would be interested to
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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
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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.
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It was incredibly close at the finals of the Shropshire Primary Schools Chess Championships. Read the full write-up here
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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/
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