Month: September 2013

Shrewsbury Chess Club’s 100% record across all its three teams in all three divisions continued with the A Team securing a hard fought victory at home against Priorslee Lions A. With newly-appointed captain Francis Best picking up an injury in the warm-up which ruled him out of the game, frantic last-minute arrangements were made from… Continue reading Perfect start continues

Shrewsbury B matched the achievements of the club’s A and C teams as they started the new season with an away victory. They were up against a Newport B side who had done the double over them last year, winning both encounters 3-2, and who were also bolstered by the availability of Jonathan Newey on… Continue reading B Team follow winning example

After a solid, yet trophyless campaign on all fronts for Shrewsbury Chess Club, the 2013-14 season started with a bang as both the A and C teams started their league seasons with big victories. Jamie Hopkins’ A team were away to the rechristened Condover and Church Stretton club. After Jamie had his habitual quick draw… Continue reading Fine Start to Season ahead of AGM