News Blog
Here you will find the latest news from our club
and the North East chess scene
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Contact Details
Tim Wall
email: timpeterwall@gmail.com
text/WhatsApp: 0750 372 2366
Where to find us
Club nights – Thursday evenings at: Newcastle Labour Club (opposite Haymarket Metro), Northumberland Street, Newcastle NE1 7PF
Juniors – Sundays 14:30-16:30, Jesmond Library, St George’s Terrace, Jesmond NE2 DL
Chess at the Library – Saturdays 11:00-13:00, Newcastle City Library, 33 New Bridge Street, Newcastle NE1 8AX (either on Level 6 or
on Level 2)
Juniors and veterans shine at North East rapidplay
/in NewsThe annual Northumberland and Durham Rapidplay Championships attracted a strong field last Saturday, with players of all ages and strengths taking part.
Underdogs Northumberland reach national finals
/in NewsNorthumberland have qualified for the equivalent of the FA Cup Final of chess for the second time in the county’s history, thanks to a thrilling win over higher-ranked Kent.
Gosforth teams dominate Summer Handicap
/in NewsWhether it is the football Euros or the T20 Cricket World Cup, the group stages of any sporting competition are all about the hope and the glory. The underdogs hope of qualifying, while everyone wants the glory of ultimate victory.
Underdogs fight back in Summer Handicap
/in NewsHandicapping in sports, from pro-am golf tournaments to spread betting, has traditionally been used to make events between stronger and weaker competitors more interesting for participants and punters wanting to bet on the outcome.
A great summer for chess events
/in NewsThe fickle English summer can throw a spanner in the works of even the best-laid plans, with downpours from the heavens disrupting everything from an election launch to cricket matches. Thankfully, indoor chess events cannot be rained off, and the summer months are a popular time to stage all kinds of tournaments, from one-day rapid and blitz events to long-play international congresses.
Darlington weekend tournaments build grassroots chess
/in NewsFor the third year running, the County Durham Chess Congress hosted a maximum capacity of 162 entries at Darlington’s Dolphin Centre last weekend.
Bielby aims to win record county title
/in NewsThe 2023-24 George Sell Trophy, an annual competition run for Under 2000-rated players by the Northumberland Chess Association, is set for a tantalising four-way shootout after the tournament ended in a tie.
Fans cheer 17-year-old Indian world challenger
/in NewsNorth East chess fans gathered at Gosforth Empire Club on Monday evening to celebrate the news that 17-year-old Indian grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh has become the youngest-ever challenger for the World Championship.
All welcome at Gosforth Blitz events
/in NewsGosforth Chess Club’s third annual series of summer blitz tournaments gets under way this Monday, with entries welcome from all comers.
Summer Cup off to a flying start
/in NewsThe North East’s new team chess competition, the World Cup-format Summer Cup, got off to a flying start this week with 10 matches played at the competition’s three hubs: Gosforth, Morpeth and Newcastle.