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Market Drayton Fixtures Cancelled
Yes, it is true that we've folded.  There were just four of us this season, so it's not really possible to continue. I'm 75 now, so perhaps it's time to stop - I lose my concentration round about 9 o'clock, often when I have a won game.  However, I've joined the Popular Chess Correspondence Club, shall play against my computer and perhaps on the Internet. I still lead a University of the Third Age group, but that's social chess and not a very demanding standard. I hope to get a lift to the Wrekin Congress, so perhaps will see you all there.
    Best wishes- Ray Thomas
 
The 2008 County Individual Champions
Trevor Brotherton and Jamie Hopkins tie for the title.
Shropshire's Rising Young Star
Athar Mehmood qualified from his school THE OLD HALL SCHOOL WELLINGTON to take part in the British Land UK Chess Challenge 2008.
Unbeaten school champion for last three years, Athar took part in the MEGAFINAL scoring 6/6  to receive "SUPREMO" title and trophy. Last Sunday, 6th July 2008 he took part in the NORTHERN GIGAFINAL for the last 2,500 out of an original entry of 73,000 players.
The tournament took place at the University of Manchester. Athar became the first Shropshire Under 11 Junior to score 6/6 and receive the "ULTIMO" title, £100 and other prizes.
The final tournament, the "TERAFINAL", will take place in Sheffield on 16th & 17th August with a top prize of £ 2,000 and only around 60 players left out of the original 73,000.
Athar is the Shropshire Junior Champion U10 and U11.On the basis of his performance in tournaments around the country over recent months, and on the recommendation of local chess organizers, he attended the Trials for the England Under 11 Chess team for 2008 and was selected this year and last to join the National Chess Junior Squad in London.
Athar has 20 trophies, medals and others prizes so far. He is a member of Newport Chess Club and plays as Junior Board One.- info courtesy of Athar's mum, Irene.
Shifnal Telford C win Neal Allen Trophy
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Congratulations to Shifnal Telford C on winning the 2007-08 Division 3 title.

Pictured at the Shropshire Chess AGM, Roger Brown collects the Neal Allen Trophy on behalf of the team from SCA President Iain Wilson.

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