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)
Daily practice key to chess success
/in NewsFail to prepare? Prepare to fail. This applies as much to chess as it does to maths tests and sports.
St Cuthbert’s produce giantkiller upset in schools cup
/in NewsAs many sports teams have found to their cost, the knockout can be a brutal form of competition. Just because your team has a higher ranking, it’s no protection against an early exit.
Newcastle emerge as favourites for Division 1 title
/in NewsJanuary is traditionally the month for rueing New Year’s resolutions, counting the cost of that Christmas spending splurge – and working out who’s going up and down in the sporting world.
So it is with chess leagues.
Fixed draw scandal rocks chess world
/in NewsWhen is a draw not a draw? In chess, as in warfare and sports, the ‘honourable draw’ has a chequered history: Both sides fought bravely, but in the end no one could win and a peace treaty was signed.
RIP David Watson (1944-2023)
/in NewsDavid Watson, a genial and devoted servant of Morpeth Chess Club and Northumberland Chess Association, has passed away in his sleep after a short illness. He was 79.
North East clubs lead grassroots chess revival
/in NewsIt’s been a good year for grassroots chess in the North East – a trend that looks set to continue in 2024.
Try our Christmas Chess Quiz!
/in NewsTry our Christmas Chess Quiz!
Christmas party time at Newcastle clubs
/in NewsNewcastle and Gosforth Chess Clubs are celebrating the holiday season in style this year, with both holding Christmas party blitz tournaments with food, drink and festivities.
The perfect Christmas chess presents
/in NewsWhat should I get young Beth or Uncle Harry for a Christmas present?
If you have friends and/or family who you think would enjoy playing chess, you can do a lot worse than buy them a set of pieces and board.
NCC News Update – Monday 4 December 2023: Exciting December events from Newcastle Chess Club
/in Club newsLots of exciting and fun events are coming up this month!