New season fixtures published
The fixtures for the Shropshire Chess League 2024-25 season are now available: Division 1 fixtures Division 2 fixtures Division 3 fixtures
2024
9-10 November – 4NCL Weekend 1
The first weekend of the 4NCL will take place in Peterborough on the 9th-10th November. All dates can be viewed on the 4NCL site: https://4ncl.co.uk/data/2425/dates_venues.htm
Club’s split sparks evolution of chess-playing landscape
Shropshire’s largest chess club – home to the reigning county league champions – has sensationally split in two. A new Darwinian Knights Chess Club has been formed in Shrewsbury, formed almost entirely of members of the town’s previously all-conquering Telepost club. The new club, which is based at the Salop Unison Club in the shadow …
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Oswestry end 33 years of hurt with cup triumph
Oswestry A created their own little piece of club history by bringing home the Cox Trophy for the first time in more than 30 years. But it was a triumph laced with a degree of controversy after opponents Maddocks A were penalised for playing the ineligible Athar Ansari on top board. That board – which …
2024 AGM Minutes
The Minutes of the 2024 AGM are now available here.
Quiet Chess at the Unison Club – Tuesdays
There is a brand new Chess Club starting at the Unison Club, on Tuesday evenings at 18.15 hrs, for those who wish to concentrate on chess, and how to play it. Some chess players wish for an environment where they have no distractions. The club is quiet at 18.15 in the chess rooms. The bar …
LIVE on Saturday 12pm – Minor Individual Final
The winner of the minor individual will be decided today. Krish and Archie will face off starting at midday. Follow the match live here. https://view.livechesscloud.com#a4cf9ab0-486b-4ea1-9b78-40d8a2788e77 https://lichess.org/broadcast/minor-individual-final/round-1/801rTBTf
Head of Junior Chess Report 2024
Please find below a link to a report on junior chess in Shropshire in 2023/24. It’s been an incredible year. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uEzeWMiHHkDkbPWnEAEcaqdhDdtWhRNQ/view?usp=sharing
President’s Report 2024
Please find below the President’s Report from the Shropshire Chess AGM, held on 16 July. Minutes to follow. President’s Report 2024 Many thanks to everyone here for such an enjoyable season. All three divisions of the Classical League and both Rapid Play divisions were as competitive as ever. I want to thank all trustees and …