South Shields Chess Club

We have moved to The Customs House and no longer are playing at the New Ship.

Durham B Division Champions 2017

  [caption id="attachment_1249" align="alignnone" width="625"] Durham B Division Trophy[/caption] South Shields Chess Club have in recent years fielded a team in the Durham league as well as three teams in...
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South Shields NCCU Senior Club Champions 2017

  The following is a report submitted by the indefatigable Paul Bielby . A stalwart of the Chess Scene in the North of England and regular player for South Shields...
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Northern Counties Chess Union

The 2017 NCCU AGM was held on the 10th June and a detailed report can be found on their website. As an organisation they are committed to furthering the cause...
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Northern Counties Chess Union Seniors

South Shields have fielded a team in the Northern Counties Chess Union Seniiors competition  and recently progressed to the final . They are now due to play Heywood in early...
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Trophy Presentation 1982

 From  left to right. Paul Jenkins Alan Todd Stan Hawes Ian Maughan Ray Wynarczyk Arthur Tarn It is always nice to unearth an image from times gone by.  Both Ray...
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South Shields Chess Memorial Shield

A Tale of Three Well Loved Club Secretaries And A Shield

Simon McGuinness a long time member of our club handed this Memorial Shield back and I thought it would be a nice to record its history on our website ....
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CLUB COMPETITIONS UPDATE

Friends Bowl Semi Final Eddie Czestochowski  v  Chris Sayers    and    Ben Wood    v  Jim Riddle Matches to be played by 26th may 2017.   Further details on Club notice board Club Championship current...
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South Shields Reach the Play Off in Durham League

South Shields finished in a creditable 6th Place in the Durham League and now face GATESHEAD on the 20th of April , with home advantage , in the play off...
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Fleeting Moment of Mid Table Mediocrity for 2nd Team

Tuesday's draw against Leam Lane in the NCA first division has boosted the second team up to 6th position - exactly half way! Of course looking at the "Games Played"...
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The Wanderer Returns

Last night Dave Patterson drove half way across England to score a win for the second team's crucial match against Gosforth Regents in division one of the Northumberland Chess Association...
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Ron Evers Competition

South Shields Chess Club entered two teams in the 2016 Ron Evers Memorial Team Rapid Play Competion . Winners of the previous year competition both teams started well and with...
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Images on the day

Minor (Yichen Han), Major (Mike Smith) and Open (Charlie Storey) Northumberland Rapid Play Champions. [gallery ids="1031,1032,1033,1034,1035,1036,1037"]...
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Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned player, there's a place for you at South Shields Chess Club. Come along for a few games, meet friendly faces, and discover a community that loves the game as much as you do.