Month: May 2022

Shrewsbury B have moved nine points clear at top of Shropshire Online Chess League division two – with the finishing line in sight. Their latest triumph was a 3-0 victory over mid-table Oswestry C – a 10th victory in 13 undefeated league games. Telford’s surprise loss to Newport A has helped the B’s increase their… Continue reading B Team Goes Nine Points Clear After Comfortable Win

Shrewsbury’s over-the-board team will look to end a difficult campaign on a high note tomorrow night (Friday) – after it was mathematically confirmed the side will finish bottom of the Shropshire Chess League division one table. Newport A’s 3-2 win over Oswestry on Tuesday night means Shrewsbury cannot overhaul Oswestry, even if they win their… Continue reading Apted in Line for a Debut as Club’s Difficult Season to Come to a Close

Peter Kitchen writes: A Lazarus-style escape from Francis Best helped Shrewsbury’s over-the-board clinch a crucial point en route to moving into second place in Shropshire Rapidplay League. Best was involved in a bizarre finish against Shane Greenwood on board two of the opening match against hosts Newport, where both players left the kings en prise… Continue reading Kings Lead a Charmed Life as Shrewsbury Scramble a Point

Shrewsbury B took another step towards clinching the Shropshire Online League division two title – without a move being made. The B’s were awarded a 3-0 default win over Newport Juniors – one of their closest rivals who were unable to raise a team on the night of the match. It means Mark Smith’s side… Continue reading Walkover Puts B’s Another Step Closer to Title

Peter Kitchen writes. Shrewsbury Chess Club is delighted to welcome Nathanael Paul – one of the county’s strongest players – as a new member. Nathanael has joined the club to enable him to attempt to defend his Shrewsbury Town Championship title, which he won last Summer while registered with our town rivals Telepost.Nathanael was one… Continue reading A Warm Welcome to Nathanael