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Time Traveller’s Emporium

  • Post author:Jamie
  • Post published:July 4, 2021
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Congratulations to our junior member, Daniel Clayton, on winning the Time Traveller's Emporium Trophy at this Saturday's over the board tournament at Birley Spa church. It's an award for the…

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Join us for Chat and Chess

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  • Post published:March 10, 2021
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We've recently setup our own discord server. If you'd like to get involved, chat and play chess online, you're welcome to join us. Signing up is pretty easy, and you…

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Chess simul with an International Master

  • Post author:Jamie
  • Post published:February 25, 2021
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Earlier this week, 8 club members took on International Master, Andrew Ledger, in a chess simul. Andrew showed his class, winning all 8 games. My game was a convincing victory…

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Woodseats Chess Club in Social Cyber Space

  • Post author:Peter
  • Post published:November 30, 2020
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After many months, during which we have almost forgotten what one another look like, Woodseats Chess Club meets again in Cyber Space due to the wonders of Tornelo: https://home.tornelo.com. If…

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A fabulous chess book

  • Post author:Peter
  • Post published:September 5, 2020
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My son bought me a chess book this morning! It was one that I've always wanted. It's by the wonderful David Bronstein, who was an early photo-type for Tal. He…

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Read more about the article Working things out before hand!

Working things out before hand!

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  • Post published:September 5, 2020
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Garry Kasparov feeling the ultimate victory is very near. pic.twitter.com/4Bi8sWSJx0— Olimpiu G. Urcan (@olimpiuurcan) September 5, 2020 Owed to Olimpiu Urcan on Twitter

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Meet GM Reggie Gottschalk

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  • Post published:August 28, 2020
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Meet the latest edition to the Gottschalk clan, Reggie is already kicking up a storm on the chess board! He has dad, Danny, right where he wants him! So Dad,…

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The Wonderful Mikhail Tal

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  • Post published:July 2, 2020
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"Why did he play like he did, and why did he win? Of course, it is easy to hide behind the words talent or genius. Tolush, after losing the game…

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How to win a lost game!

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  • Post published:June 30, 2020
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Mikhail Tal was an expert at this! Black has far too many pieces for the sacrificed Queen for most of this game but, in the end, Tal summons far up…

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Picture Quiz!

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  • Post published:June 17, 2020
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The player giving this simultaneous exhibition was one of the best never to became World Champion: This one's a bit of a give away: the player on the left tried…

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Lichess

Quite a few of us play on popular internet chess website, Lichess.

We also run an online tournament for club members every Sunday afternoon from 4:00pm.

To find out more CLICK HERE.

Selected Posts

  • Yorkshire Championships
    Yorkshire Championships
    May 3, 2022/
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  • British Championships Round 8
    British Championships Round 8
    January 27, 2022/
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  • Lichess Tournament #6
    Lichess Tournament #6
    September 12, 2021/
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  • Lichess Tournament #5
    Lichess Tournament #5
    September 5, 2021/
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  • Recommended on YouTube
    Recommended on YouTube
    August 31, 2021/
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New Members

We meet every Monday evening from 7:30 at The Abbey on Chesterfield Road. We’re a friendly club and cater to all levels of play.

You’re most welcome to drop by for a casual game of chess; but please get in touch and let us know you’re coming.

Information For New Members

Contact Info

  • Address:The Abbey 944 Chesterfield Rd, Sheffield, UK, S8 0SH
  • Email:woodseatschess@gmail.comOpens in your application

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