Welcome to Darwinian Knights chess club, the friendliest and we think the best in Shropshire. We have always welcomed new members of all standards, from beginner to grand master, young to old, neuro diverse and all genders.
We meet on Tuesday, 7pm - 11pm, at The Unison Social Club, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6BT. Play in the league or just a friendly social game with a refreshing beverage from the bar.
New players please contact our Secretary, Dennis Bonner at chess29@live.co.uk
Every Tuesday
7-11pm
News
Quiet Chess
Almost silent chess club starts at 6pm every Tuesday, contact our Autism Aware support Paul Billington to find out more... Paul's email
Every Tuesday
6pm
Upcoming Events & Tournaments
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Shropshire Junior Championships
Shropshire MegaFinal
Shropshire Online Junior Grand Prix
Shropshire Primary Chess Championships 2024-25
Shropshire Primary Team Chess Challenge
Staffordshire Junior Championships
Warwickshire
Junior Open
Warwickshire
Junior Open
Results
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December
'24
February
'25
March
'25
April
'25
May
'25
June
'25
July
'25
August
'25
We are located in the corner of Shirehall carpark and behind Sainsbury's. For Satnav, use this...The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6LY
Our Location
Club Championship 2024/25
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March
'25
April
'25
as of 21.11.24
Pts
May
'25
June
'25
Fred Bench
Keith Tabner
Rudi Bedford
John Bashall
Nathan Jeukens
Matthew Clark
Will Millward
Ethan Parker
Mike Etchells
James Holyhead
John Westhead
Steve Kemsell
Ellis Sharp
Rhys Macmillan
Alex Brims
Steve Wilson
Cesar Pileggi
Paula Sharp
Martin Ayres
Steff Gornall
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Current Standings After Rd2
Our Junior non playing captain Luke accepts an award from Dennis on behalf of his son Rudi Bedford
Our handsome and charming web designer Steffan MacMillan receives an award from Dennis on behalf of his son Rhys MacMillan
Club mentor Paul Billington presents Nathanael Paul with an award recognising his premier standing in the club as the highest rated player.
Our Junior non playing captain Luke accepts an award from Dennis on behalf of his son Rudi Bedford
Awards Night 2024
Following a three-month period in which our growing club has operated from two great venues - Telepost & Unison, members gathered on 3rd July for a well-attended AGM which has decided the future direction of the club. The meeting began with reports on the 2023-24 season. The standout achievements were a classical and rapidplay double by Telepost A, Telepost B’s promotion from Division Two and a successful first-ever season for Telepost Juniors. Presentations were made to recognise these achievements, presented by Club Secretary Dennis Bonner.
Membership Information (rules of engagement/decorum to come)
Membership of the Unison club is £28 per annum and the Adults charge for the Chess club is currently £10 and Juniors under 18 it is £5.
The Unison club membership allows members discounted rates for drinks in a very comfortable and spacious lounge plus eligibility to join any of the other clubs who are part of the Unison club
2024/25 Fixtures
Date
Tuesday, 17-Sep Thursday, 19-Sep Monday, 23-Sep Tuesday, 01-Oct Tuesday, 01-Oct Wednesday, 02-Oct Tuesday, 08-Oct Tuesday, 15-Oct Thursday, 17-Oct Tuesday, 22-Oct Wednesday, 23-Oct Tuesday, 29-Oct Wednesday, 30-Oct Wednesday, 30-Oct Tuesday, 05-Nov Tuesday, 12-Nov Tuesday, 19-Nov Sunday, 14-Jan Sunday, 21-Jan Sunday, 28-Jan Monday, 29-Jan Sunday, 04-Feb Sunday, 11-Feb Sunday, 18-Feb Sunday, 25-Feb Monday, 04-Mar Monday, 04-Mar Wednesday, 06-Mar Monday, 11-Mar Tuesday, 19-Mar Monday, 25-Mar Wednesday, 27-Mar Monday, 01-Apr Monday, 08-Apr Monday, 08-Apr Monday, 15-Apr Monday, 15-Apr Monday, 22-Apr Monday, 22-Apr Monday, 29-Apr . . . .
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Club Facilities
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Large Chess Hall
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Licensed bar with 10 different beers and ciders
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Full range of soft drinks and snacks
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Large function room to book for all members parties.
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Cricket pitch, football pitch
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Outdoor picnic area
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Hot food may be ordered in advance
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Free parking
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Disabled Access
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Sky Sports/TNT on six TV's
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12 foot snooker table
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Outdoor picnic area
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6 foot pool table