South Potteries Chess Challenge Cup

Fenton retained the South Potteries Chess Challenge Cup with a comprehensive 6.5 - 3.5 win against Meir last night. However, considering the grade differences on all boards it was a very good performance by Meir, particularly on the top two boards where, against all the odds, they won both games. This was the 15th match in the series, stretching back to 2004. Fenton currently lead by 9 - 6.

Club Championship Odds From William Hill

Steve  1/2  Odds-On Favourite

Petru   6/4

Ray     7/4

Max     5/2

Kas      4/1

Club Championship

The Club Championship is now moving to a conclusion with 4 players, myself, Ray, Petru and Max, all level on 3 points from 4 matches and Kas just half a point behind. The 5th round is due to be played on the 8th October and, depending upon the results, a play-off may be necessary on the 29th October. Indeed, it may even be necessary to play a 6th round to separate the players and might even need a play-off after that.

Fixture List

The 2018/2019 Fixture List has now been published and can be viewed from the tab at the top of this page.

Club Championship

The draw for the 4th round of the Club Championship has now been made. Please click here to views.

NSDCA Cup Draws

The club have been drawn away to Crewe in the 1st round of the Perry Trophy. We have 1st round byes in both the Open and Major Cups. We will play either Alsager or Crewe in the Major Cup Semi-Final and either Macclesfield or Crewe in the Semi-Final of the Open Cup.

No dates for any of the above matches have been published yet.

July Grading List

The July 2018 Grading List has now been published and can be viewed here. There will be an August revision but this is unlikely to affect any Fenton grades.

Newcastle Rapidplay Jamboree

We had 2 teams in the Newcastle Rapidplay Jamboree on Friday. The 'A' team failed to cover themselves in glory, finishing bottom of the Open Section with 2/8. The 'B' team did significantly better, finishing 3rd in the U130 Section with 5/8. Robert West did particularly well, winning both of his games.

Club Championship

Only one match played in the Club Championship last night, with a win for me against Chris Brian.

Club Championship

The draw for the 1st Round of the Club Championship has now been made and can be viewed here. All games to be completed by the 9th July.