Shrewsbury came from behind to win the Shropshire Chess League town derby against Telepost A and move off the foot of the division one table. Shrewsbury’s first over-the-board win of the season was secured against an admittedly weakened Telepost line up thanks to victories for Francis Best, Mark Smith and Dan Lockett. Fred Bench had… Continue reading Comeback Derby Triumph Hauls Shrewsbury off Bottom of Table
Town Rivals Both Looking to Kickstart Season at Derby
Both Shrewsbury and Telepost A will go into Monday’s town derby in need of points to kickstart their seasons. While Telepost have enjoyed the better of the rivalry over the past decade or so, both teams go into their latest Shropshire Chess League division one clash yet to pick up any points in over-the-board competition… Continue reading Town Rivals Both Looking to Kickstart Season at Derby
Opening Club Night at Nerdy a Success
Players young and old turned out to make Shrewsbury Chess Club’s first night at their new venue a success. About a dozen players attended the Nerdy Café in Mardol on Friday evening – the first time many players have met to play friendly chess in person since the start of the pandemic. They ranged from… Continue reading Opening Club Night at Nerdy a Success
Victory Online at Last for Shrewsbury A
The drought is finally over for Shrewsbury A who have finally picked up their first Shropshire Online Chess League division one victory – at the 14th time of asking. Shrewsbury came from behind to beat an Oswestry B side containing International Master and former British champion Paul Littlewood 2.5-1.5. Despite Francis Best being convincingly beaten… Continue reading Victory Online at Last for Shrewsbury A
Purser Evokes the Spirit of Carlsen in Marathon Win
He may not have matched the 136 moves played by newly-crowned world champion Magnus Carlsen – but Shrewsbury’s Tony Purser had his own mammoth win while playing for the club’s C team online this week. Purser finally forced resignation from opponent Shane Sweeney after a jaw-dropping 102 moves in Shrewsbury C’s Shropshire online Chess League… Continue reading Purser Evokes the Spirit of Carlsen in Marathon Win
International Master Could Be Lurking in Cyberspace
An International Master could be lying in wait for Shrewsbury as the club’s three online teams are all in action this week. On Tuesday Shrewsbury B and C will take part in a town derby double header against Telepost D and Telepost C respectively in Shropshire Online Chess League division two. Then on Thursday, Shrewsbury… Continue reading International Master Could Be Lurking in Cyberspace
Delight as move to new venue confirmed
Shrewsbury Chess Club has a new home – and members are gearing up for their first night at the venue on Friday. Club officials have negotiated a deal to be based at the Nerdy Café in Mardol. The club will meet on the second and fourth Fridays of each month starting from January. The club… Continue reading Delight as move to new venue confirmed
Everington remembered with new trophy
Shrewsbury Chess Club stalwart David Everington will be remembered by his clubmates with a new trophy. The player who scores the most points representing Shrewsbury in over-the-board competitive chess over a season will be named the winner of the trophy. The idea was discussed at the club’s online annual general meeting on Friday, and comes… Continue reading Everington remembered with new trophy
David Everington RIP
You may have heard the sad news that David Everington died a few days ago. I have collected a few comments together from club members, as well as including a few pictures and games. Given that we are devastated at this loss to the Shropshire Chess Community, we can only imagine the loss to Jen… Continue reading David Everington RIP
Online Club Championship 2020/21
Please note that the Club Championship page has been updated to reflect the 2020/21 information. Thank you to Tony Purser for organising this. A guide to using the LiChess platform can be found here. Good luck to everyone and please pass any thoughts for website material to me and I will endeavour to oblige. Francis… Continue reading Online Club Championship 2020/21