Month: October 2013

Shrewsbury B’s hopes of a fruitful 2013-2014 season, which had perked up from “nondescript” in pre-season to “slightly more ambitious” after a bright start that saw them head the Division 2 table after three games, were dealt a blow after a narrow reverse away to Town rivals Telepost B. With skipper Matt Best up in… Continue reading B Team Promotion Hopes Dashed

Shrewsbury A’s perfect start to the season was ended as they suffered a first league defeat of the season against town rivals Telepost A away on Monday night. Skipper Francis Best was boosted by the availability of Jamie Hopkins on top board, with Norman O’Connor filling in on board 5 alongside the regulars to complete… Continue reading First Defeat for high-fliers

C Team captain Ian ‘dangerous’ Davies came to the rescue of ‘mediocre’ Matt Best whilst standing in for Matt’s B team with an excellent victory to ensure Shrewsbury B move atop the Division 2 table. The B team were hosting Oswestry A, promoted from the third division as Champions last season ahead of Wellington B… Continue reading Dangerous Davies to the Rescue

Shrewsbury’s A and C had a sharp contrast in fortunes last night -the A Team sealed a tense victory to maintain their 100% record and move back to the summit of the Shropshire Chess League, while the C Team fell to a heavy defeat against Telford C. Both Shrewsbury sides were hosting teams who had… Continue reading Mixed Fortunes for A and C Teams

It had to happen at some point, and Shrewsbury Chess Club’s perfect start to the season ended as the B Team were held to a draw at home to Telford B. The visitors, who were relegated from the first division last season, were marginally outgraded on 4 of the 5 boards, but got off to… Continue reading 100% record gone