Shrewsbury ‘C’ Escape With Draw Against League Leaders

In the online league this evening, Shrewsbury C managed to snatch a draw at the death against table-toppers Oswestry C writes Rob Green. With regular Board 1, Norman O’Connor unavailable, captain Richard Vernon drafted in Robert Green to top board.  Vernon’s game with Alf Evans was first to finish.  Playing the white side of a… Continue reading Shrewsbury ‘C’ Escape With Draw Against League Leaders

Online Opener a Triumph for A Team

Shrewsbury A are the early frontrunners in Shropshire Online Chess League after getting their campaign off to the perfect start with victory over promoted Telford A. Stephen Priestley, Dan Lockett and Richard Vernon all won their games to a seal a 3-1 triumph over last season’s online division two champions, writes Peter Kitchen. Francis Best… Continue reading Online Opener a Triumph for A Team

B’s are Back After Three-and-a-Half-Year Absence – With a Point to Prove

Shrewsbury B are competing over-the board in Shropshire Chess League once again – and claimed a hard-earned point from their opening division three match. Making their first OTB appearance since a 3-2 division one defeat to Telepost A in March 2020 – just before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic – the B team claimed… Continue reading B’s are Back After Three-and-a-Half-Year Absence – With a Point to Prove

A Team Edged out as Season Starts with a Defeat

Shrewsbury A’s Shropshire Chess League division one campaign started with a narrow loss at home to Newport A. The hosts recovered from going behind early on to pull level thanks to Stephen Priestley’s win over Danny Griffiths on bottom board, writes Peter Kitchen. But new captain Dan Lockett lost the final game of the night… Continue reading A Team Edged out as Season Starts with a Defeat

Paul and Priestley Share Club Championship Title

Nathanael Paul and Stephen Priestley have been named as the joint winners of Shrewsbury Chess club Championship – after a three-way playoff to decide yet another fiercely-contested tournament. The pair both scored 1.5/2 in the playoff, drawing with each other and both defeating fellow finalist Dan Lockett, writes Peter Kitchen. The pair will share the… Continue reading Paul and Priestley Share Club Championship Title

The Beat Goes on! Club’s Future Secured with Move to Music Venue

It is the news everyone at Shrewsbury Chess Club has been hoping for – we have a new home and our future has been secured! Music venue Albert & Co Frankville, which lies in the shadow of Theatre Severn opposite the Welsh Bridge in Frankwell, will be the club’s new venue for the foreseeable future,… Continue reading The Beat Goes on! Club’s Future Secured with Move to Music Venue

A Season to Savour Despite Uncertain Times Lying Ahead

It’s fair to say expectations at Shrewsbury Chess Club have been exceeded this season. The A team recorded its first top three finish in Shropshire Chess League’s top flight for a decade, pipping Telepost A to third and ending the season as the highest ranked side from the county town in the process, writes Peter… Continue reading A Season to Savour Despite Uncertain Times Lying Ahead

Club Faces a Fight for its Future as Urgent Search for Venue Stepped up

Shrewsbury Chess Club is at severe risk of folding unless a new venue can be found over the summer, it has been revealed. Club officials have issued a rallying cry for help after it was revealed on Friday that the club’s existing venue, The Nerdy Café, will close in the near future, writes Peter Kitchen.… Continue reading Club Faces a Fight for its Future as Urgent Search for Venue Stepped up

First Top Three Finish in a Decade Thanks to Final Day Draw

Shrewsbury A have finished in the top three of Shropshire Chess League’s top flight for the first time in 10 years. The landmark achievement was confirmed thanks to a 2.5-2.5 draw with Newport A. It meant Shrewsbury leapfrogged local rivals Telepost in the final standings, while Newport finished as runners up, writes Peter Kitchen. It’s… Continue reading First Top Three Finish in a Decade Thanks to Final Day Draw