Woodseats Chess Club, which is actually in Heeley and easily accessible on the 24/25/43 bus routes out of the town centre, is one of the oldest chess clubs in Sheffield and welcomes players of all strengths. Whether you’re a beginner who has discovered chess on the Internet or in the …
I sing of the wrath of Achilles! When I retired from teaching, my colleagues very kindly asked me what I wanted for a present. I said that something that combined Ancient Greek and Chess would be very acceptable. What I got was a chess set with the Trojans as the …
For the last few Mondays,since the Summer League has finished and chess grades have become a thing of the past, at Woodseats we’ve been playing friendly games in the courtyard at the Red Lion on Chesterfield Road (for directions see FIND US in the main menu). Sometimes bad light has …
When members of Woodseats Chess club get together on Monday at the Red Lion on Chesterfield Road (see Find us in the top menu), they like to try out different chess openings and plot fiendish traps for their opponents in upcoming matches. Here’s an example of what might happen in …
Chess again this afternoon in Woodseats Library (Peter and Bill). Our redoubtable opponents were Billy (another one-a younger edition) and his granddad, John. First, we had a closely fought game with this set (a memento of the time that a younger member of the Hulse family went to Moscow to …
White to play in all positions. Very easy one to start off with: These are a bit harder: Any correct answers sent to contact@woodseatschess.org.uk will receive a prize!
We (Peter, Jamie and Bill) had a tremendous time at Woodseats Library playing Chess this afternoon. Everybody was very friendly and welcoming and people stopped to talk and enjoy a quick game. Stars of the afternoon were Beatrice and Aron. Beatrice was five years old and was able to set …
This game was played by Norman Littlewood, who used to play board one for Batemoor and Jordanthorpe Community Chess Club, which later metamorphosed into Woodseats Chess Club. It’s from Round eight of the Hastings International Chess Tournament of 1964. Norman had 4.5 points at the time compared with former World …
Come to Woodseats Library next Wednesday and perhaps you’ll end up playing like this! Do watch the clip-it’s an exciting game with excellent commentary.
