Online Arena #2
Well done to Jamie (me), who won our second online Lichess arena this week. Congratulations also to Daniel who finished second, and Brendan who finished third. (more…)
Lichess
Quite a few of us have been playing on popular internet chess website lichess.org. More recently, we've been running an online tournament for club members every Sunday evening from 6:30pm.…
Online Arena #1
Congratulations to Danny, who just won our second online Arena match, on lichess.org. Second place goes to Bill (impressive, as it's his first encounter with lichess). Third goes to Steve.…
Online Arena #0
Congratulations to Brendan, who just won our first online Arena match, on lichess.org. I think everyone enjoyed it, so we're hoping to make this a regular thing, Sundays at 6:30pm.…
Congratulations Daniel
News reaches us of a Fantastic result by Woodseats' newest and youngest member, Daniel Clayton. Playing in the Advanced group at the Yorkshire Junior Chess Day held at The Archbishop…
The London System
Last Monday at Woodseats Chess Club, the talk was about openings again. Of course, the above mentioned came up in the conversation. It's a very 'marmite' topic. You're either for…
The Black Lion
There are no Chess matches at the moment for Woodseats Chess Club. We're still meeting though, and there has been a goodly assembly. If you want to join in and…
Crabb Shield 2019
Today was the day. Of the world famous Crabb Shield chess tournament. Which, I am told on good authority, dates back to the mists of time (though the earliest date…
Woodseats Chess Festival
Friday 12th of July to Monday 15th of July. The Woodseats Chess Festival at The Abbey on Chesterfield Road (find us) does what it says on the tin. It's a…
Hope Valley 5 Minute Tournament
Monday the 20th of May. The Hope Valley 5 Minute Tournament will take place at The Abbey on Chesterfield Road (find us). The Iconic tournament, dating back since earlier any…