Month: June 2022

Title glory is almost in touching distance for Shrewsbury B, who are now 11 points clear at the top of the table after victory over the club’s C team. The B’s triumphed 2.5-0.5 over the C’s to extend their unbeaten run in division two of Shropshire Online Chess League to 14 matches. They now have… Continue reading B’s on the Brink of Title After Club Derby Win

Shrewsbury C are facing an uphill fight to avoid finishing bottom of Shropshire Online Chess League division two – despite two battling displays against top half sides in recent weeks. The C’s lost 2-1 to Newport Juniors before gaining a creditable 1.5-1.5 draw with Oswestry C. It comes ahead of a key intra-club derby with… Continue reading C’s Facing a Battle to Avoid Online Wooden Spoon

Four players still have a chance of becoming this season’s club champion going into the final round. Defending champion Francis Best lies in pole position to reclaim his crown, holding a half point lead over Dan Lockett and knowing he needs to only match his rival’s result to clinch the title. Both of the first… Continue reading Club Championship Fight Goes to Final Round

Shrewsbury’s ultimately disappointing Shropshire Chess League season ended with a 4-1 home defeat against Newport A. But despite the heavy loss, there are really hopeful signs for the future. Will Apted played his first ever competitive game of chess with a clock and scoresheets, and held his own before being beaten by Phil Love on… Continue reading Disappointing Season Ends With Heavy Defeat – but Signs of Hope on Horizon