Announcements

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

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 …

President’s Report 2024 Read More »

The shortlist for this year’s prize is now live here. It can also be accessed via the Colin Roberts Memorial page here. Please send entries to organiser Toby Neal at langrishcaiger@aol.com with details of the date/event/opponent and of course with the moves. If you know how, please send in PGN format (so the entries can be posted …

Colin Roberts Memorial Prize shortlist Read More »

At the most recent meeting of the trustees the SCA safeguarding for young persons and vulnerable adults policy was approved and is available to read here. This policy is relevant to all clubs and individual members of the association. Any questions on the policy should in the first instance be sent to the SCA safeguarding …

SCA Safeguarding Policy Read More »

The draft agenda for the Shropshire Chess Association AGM is available here. Please submit any further proposals or queries to Matthew Clark by 5pm on Friday 12 July. A reminder that the AGM takes place on 16 July at 7.30pm, at Unison.

Entries are invited to the 2023-2024 Colin Roberts Memorial Trophy, which is a prize for the best game played over the board by a Shropshire player in any league, event  or competition anywhere during the 2023-2024 season, excluding games played at quickplay and blitz time limits. The winner will be chosen by an independent panel …

2023-2024 Colin Roberts Memorial Trophy Read More »

Telepost Chess Club are inviting everyone to a simultaneous display where Phil Zabrocki and Fred Bench will take on all comers. Date: Wednesday 10 July Start Time: 19.30, please aim to arrive by 19.15 Venue: Telepost Chess Club Simultaneous Display Details: For any queries then please contact Nat Paul on nathanaelpaul92@gmail.com

We are setting up the Shropshire Megafinal on Friday evening 4pm-7pm at Charlton School. Currently a bit light on volunteers so if any local player is able to assist for a couple of hours we would be very grateful. If you’re available please contact christopher.d.lewis44@gmail.com

Details of the Summer Online League, commencing 15 May, can be found here. Contact Charles Higgie for further information.