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A big week lies ahead for Shrewsbury B after a battling display was not enough to spare Mark Smith’s side from defeat to reigning Shropshire Online League champions Oswestry A. Despite being heavily outgraded on all boards, the B’s gave it everything and pushed their opponents all the way before slipping to a 3-1 defeat,… Continue reading Brave Fight Goes Unrewarded for Battling B Team

A hard-fought 3-2 win over Maddocks B helped to put further daylight between Shrewsbury A and the drop zone and solidify their mid-table position in Shropshire Chess League division one. The triumph was only the county town side’s second win of the season in the over-the-board league and their first since an opening day win… Continue reading Maddocks B Win Consolidates Mid-Table Spot

Round 2 pairings have now been posted. These games need to be completed by Friday 10th March to obtain the half point incentive. See the “Club Championship” tab for more details.

A re-jig of the line-up helped Shrewsbury C beat Oswestry C 2-1 to close the gap between the two sides in Shropshire Online Chess League division two. Robert Green celebrated being promoted to top board with a smooth victory over Steve Tulett, while captain Richard Vernon built on getting his first over-the-board result last week… Continue reading Board Order Shuffle Helps C Team to Victory

After almost two-and-a-half hours of hard-fought play, Richard Vernon’s reaction to being offered a draw was truly decisive. Sitting back straight in his seat, he looked his opponent Gary Slegg in the eye, and said very firmly, “Yes!” But this was no ordinary result for Vernon – it was the Shrewsbury player’s first result other… Continue reading A Draw that Meant the World to Richard

The February / March calendar has now been posted to the Calendar tab.

A tenacious win against the odds from Robert Green was not enough to rescue a point for Shrewsbury C as they lost to runaway Shropshire Online Chess League division two leaders Telford A. Green fought back from a piece down to secure an unlikely triumph against Richard Thompson on bottom board, writes Peter Kitchen. That… Continue reading Third Defeat in Four Keeps C Team Rooted to Foot of the Table

A battling display saw Shrewsbury A claim a creditable 2.5-2.5 draw against reigning Shropshire Chess League champions Maddocks A – ending their opponents’ 100 per cent start to the season in the process. A fine win for Stephen Priestley on his first appearance of the season and a hard-fought victory for Francis Best on top… Continue reading Shrewsbury Show Steel to End Champions’ 100 per cent Start

Stephen Priestley’s win against Steve Tarr in the home match against Maddocks A was crucial in holding them to a draw. Stephen has annotated his game here, which can also be accessed through the “Interesting Games” tab.

Ivor Salter produced the shock of a night as Shrewsbury B once again held the club’s A team to a draw in division one of Shropshire Online Chess League. Salter made up a 250-point grading difference to shock Peter Kitchen with the black pieces on board three. With the top two boards finishing as draws,… Continue reading “Ivor the Terrible” Strikes as B’s Hold A’s Again Online