Fenton Chess Club
Welcome to the Fenton Chess Club Home Page. We are based at the Gables Pub, 450 Trentham Road, Blurton, ST3 3DS. Although we are no longer based in Fenton we have retained the name. We welcome players of all abilities, from beginner to Grandmaster. We meet on Monday evenings from 7:30 until 10:30. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate younger children. Older children (12+) MUST be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Fenton Out Of Intermediate Cup
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
2023 Fenton Rapidplay Championship
'C' Team Draw At Meir
Fenton v Crewe - Open Cup - Match Report
Ray was team Captain last night, in my absence, and has provided the following, more comprehensive, match report:
Alex had a superb attacking position with 2 strong bishops but lost the thread and allowed a deadly counterattack. Petru saw his position quickly become ragged as his opponent exchanged everything to leave an easy pawn ending. Kas defended well for most of his game but ended up pinned down and in a mating net. Chris's game was double-edged but he loosened his position too much. Glyn allowed his opponent too much space and freedom on the kingside. Smooth performance by Karl Lockett. Out of a QGD, Ray caught his opponent in a neat trap, winning a piece and the ending.
Monday, February 27, 2023
Fenton Hammered In Open Cup
It was a disastrous night for Fenton as we were hammered 5-1 at home by Crewe in the Open Cup. A win for Ray on board 5 was all that stood between us and a whitewash. Click here for the match score card. I was not at the Club so unable to give a detailed report on the match. The only incident that I have been told about is that Petru's phone rang twice during his game. His opponent could have claimed the game but sportingly allowed Petru to play on - not that it did him much good !!
Crewe will now play Alsager in the Final.
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Warwick University Rapidplay
Chris and Jay both played in the Major Section of the Warwick University Rapidplay yesterday. Chris finished joint 6th with 4.5/7 and Jay finished joint 21st with 3/7.