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…
ECC Championship
On Sunday the 19th of May, Ecclesall Chess Club held their annual championship; mostly attended by Ecclesall players, but they did open it up to other local clubs. We had…
Our New Home
We are no longer at the Red Lion on Chesterfield road. Our new home, is The Abbey, futher along Chesterfield road, at the junction with Abbey Lane. The Abbey 944…
A wonderful backgammon board, with its junior friend and interesting acoutrements!
An Alternative to Chess?
Perhaps you'll say that there isn't one but, if you're a chess player (or anybody else for that matter) who is seeking a challenging alternative to the 64 squares, why…
Hull Chess Classic!
Chess in Schools and Communities
Yesterday, Andrew Ledger and I attended a training day in Hull for CSC. It was a great success, lots of interesting content and very well delivered by chess trainer Sean…
Harrogate Chess Congress
The 4NCL will be running its third Harrogate congress at the Old Swan Hotel on Friday 18th to Sunday 20th of January. Entry forms, information etc can be all be…
World Championship Chess at Woodseats Library
Another session at Woodseats Library yesterday and there is much to report. The ghosts of great players (and we're talking about World Champions) were abroad! I was playing against Steve,…
Chess at Woodseats Library
Another rousing Chess session in the library this afternoon. Bushira Karim and Azhara Miller brought their enthusiastic band of young players again, two of whom had distinguished themselves in a…