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Last update: Friday June 3, 2005 9:44
A unique chess match was played in on 21st April between the three local leagues - the Birmingham & District Chess League, the Coventry & District Chess League and the Leamington & District Chess League.
This event was held to celebrate the Centenary of the British Chess Federation and to raise the profile of chess in the Midlands.
Local pride was at stake and the result could not have been much closer. The Coventry and Leamington leagues tied on 10½ points each with Birmingham only just behind on 9.
This was the first time that all three leagues had got together in this way. 60 local players were involved from 21 different clubs with playing strengths ranging from near beginner to County level. Apart from balancing this range of playing strengths, there were no other criteria set for selection. Looking across the room in which the match was played it was however evident that people who enjoy chess come from either sex, all ages and all backgrounds.
Nearly every town in the region has an active chess club which will welcome
new players or players returning to the game. Many clubs have junior sections.
The contacts below will be happy to help find a suitable club in the appropriate
area for anyone interested.
Contacts:
Birmingham: Dave Thomas
Coventry: Colin Green
02476 372587
Leamington/Stratford: Jonathan Rashleigh
01926 842523
