Shrewsbury’s tremendous season on the internet continued as the Bs and Cs both picked up hard-fought 2-1 victories – and both leading the way at the top of Shropshire Online Chess League division two. The Bs are now three points clear of the chasing pack thanks to Ivor Salter’s victory in the deciding game on… Continue reading Victories Come Two by Two – as Spirit of Ile lives on

Shrewsbury’s B and C team will this week look to build on promising starts to their online campaigns – with no apparent return to over-the-board chess in sight yet. Table toppers Shrewsbury B will look to extend their lead at the summit of Shropshire Online Chess League division two when they face Newport Juniors, while… Continue reading A Double Dose of Newport – but no Sign of OTB Return Yet

Reigning Shrewsbury club champion Francis Best got his title defence off to the perfect start with a battling opening round win over Ivor Salter. Best, who is also the tournament’s top seed, ground out a 60-move win with the black pieces in a bishop ending against a typically tenacious Salter, who as always was difficult… Continue reading Best Possible Start for Francis’ Title Defence

Tony Purser has initiated this year’s club championship, which is again being run online to include as many members as possible. Pairings and results can be found in the “Club Championship” tab of the website.

Shrewsbury B remain top of Shropshire Online Chess League division two after a creditable draw with local heavyweights Newport A – while the Cs have also picked up their first win of the season. The Bs could be forgiven for wondering if they could have gone on to win against their more illustrious opponents on… Continue reading Bs Remain Unbeaten and Top as Cs Break Their Duck

Shrewsbury Chess Club can look forward to 2022 with optimism after ending a difficult 2021 on a high, writes Peter Kitchen. The club’s A and B team currently lie top of the two Shropshire online chess leagues, while the club’s over-the-board team is punching above its weight in Shropshire Chess League division one. The club… Continue reading Looking forward to 2022

Shrewsbury A clinched a second Shropshire Online Chess League first division win in a row with a tense victory over arch-rivals Telepost A – and will top the table at Christmas. Captain Francis Best was the hero, winning the deciding game on top board against former Shrewsbury player Steve Rooney to secure a 2.5-1.5 triumph.… Continue reading Shrewsbury A Top of Online League at Christmas After Derby Triumph

Competitive over-the-board chess has been suspended until further notice due to growing fears over the spread of Covid-19 and the Omicron variant, it has been announced. The decision was taken at a virtual Shropshire Chess Association council meeting on Sunday night, and comes into force immediately. Two division two fixtures slated for this week –… Continue reading Over-the-Board Chess Suspended in Shropshire

Shrewsbury and Telepost’s first teams will face each other for the second derby in little more than a week – amid growing concern over the threat of Covid-19 to local over-the-board chess. Shrewsbury A and Telepost A will meet virtually on Tuesday in Shropshire Online Chess League division one. It comes after last week’s over-the-board… Continue reading Town Rivals to Face off for Second Time in a Week as Covid Threat Grows

Shrewsbury’s Francis Best wasn’t quite able to inspire his Shropshire & Friends 2 to online Four Nations Chess League championship glory – but did cap an excellent campaign by helping his team gain promotion to the top flight. Best drew his game against Cameron Davis on board three of the division two final against Stroud… Continue reading Francis’s Best Not Enough to Clinch National Online Title