

Welcome to Darwinian Knights chess club, the friendliest and we think the best in Shropshire. We have always welcomed new members of all standards, from beginner to grand master, young to old, neuro diverse and all genders.
​We meet on Tuesday, 7pm - 11pm, at The Unison Social Club, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6BT. Play in the league or just a friendly social game with a refreshing beverage from the bar.
New players please contact our Secretary, Dennis Bonner at chess29@live.co.uk
Every Tuesday
7-11pm
News
Quiet Chess
Almost silent chess club starts at 6pm every Tuesday, contact our Autism Aware support Paul Billington to find out more... Paul's email
Every Tuesday
6pm

Upcoming Events & Tournaments
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Shropshire Junior Championships
Staffordshire Junior Championships
Shropshire MegaFinal
Warwickshire
Junior Open
Shropshire Online Junior Grand Prix
Shropshire Primary Chess Championships 2024-25
Shropshire Primary Chess Challenge
Warwickshire
Junior Open
Results
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December
'24
February
'25
March
'25
April
'25
May
'25
June
'25
July
'25
August
'25
We are located in the corner of Shirehall carpark and behind Sainsbury's. For Satnav, use this...The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6LY
Our Location
Club Championship 2024/25
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Current Standings After Rd2
as of 27.01.25
Pts
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Fred Bench
Keith Tabner
Rudi Bedford
John Bashall
Nathan Jeukens
Matthew Clark
Will Millward
Ethan Parker
Mike Etchells
James Holyhead
John Westhead
Steve Kemsell
Ellis Sharp
Rhys Macmillan
Alex Brims
Steve Wilson
Cesar Pileggi
Paula Sharp
Martin Ayres
Steff Gornall
Martin Ayres
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Our Junior non playing captain Luke accepts an award from Dennis on behalf of his son Rudi Bedford

Our handsome and charming web designer Steffan MacMillan receives an award from Dennis on behalf of his son Rhys MacMillan

Club mentor Paul Billington presents Nathanael Paul with an award recognising his premier standing in the club as the highest rated player.

Our Junior non playing captain Luke accepts an award from Dennis on behalf of his son Rudi Bedford
Awards Night 2024
Following a three-month period in which our growing club has operated from two great venues - Telepost & Unison, members gathered on 3rd July for a well-attended AGM which has decided the future direction of the club. The meeting began with reports on the 2023-24 season. The standout achievements were a classical and rapidplay double by Telepost A, Telepost B’s promotion from Division Two and a successful first-ever season for Telepost Juniors. Presentations were made to recognise these achievements, presented by Club Secretary Dennis Bonner.

The Charles Micallef Chess Bequest Library
Some of the greatest chess books ever written will be available for use at the club, and we’re implementing a borrowing procedure to ensure proper organization and inventory control.
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Here’s how it works, a paper log will be available where you can record the book title, your name, the borrow date, and the return date.
We kindly ask everyone to follow this procedure to maintain the Micallef Library in good condition and ensure fair access for all members.
End Games in Chess by Theo Schuster Endgame Workshop by Bruce Pandolfini Play de French by John Watson The Sicilian Pelikan by Evgenny Sveshnikov Chess Praxis by A. Nimzovich Less in ches strategy by W. H. Cozens The Oxford Companion to Chess by David Hooper & Kenneth Whyld Choose the right move by Daniel King & Chris Duncan English Opening: Classical & Indian by Vladimir Bagirov Chess Attack and Counterattack by Fred Reinfeld Basic chess endings by Reuben Fine Winning Chess Endings by Yasser Seirawan The ideas behind the chess openings by Reuben Fine Test your chess by Gerald Abrahams by Trompowski Opening and Torre Attack by Robert Bellin The Sicilian defense by S. Gligoric & V. Sokolov Sicilian defence: 4 by L. M. Pickett Nigel Short on Chess English chess federation 2011 Lasker's chess primer by Emanual Lasker Sicilian defence: 5 by L. M. Pickett The Pan book of chess by Gerald Abrahams Inside the Story of the WCC: Fisher v Spassky by Harry Golombek Winning Chess Combinations by Hans Bouwmeester Rate your endgame by Edmar Mednis & Colin Crouch Win at Chess by Fred Reinfeld Modern Ideas in the Chess Openngs by I. A. Horowitz First book of chess by Horowitz and Reinfeld The penguin book of Chess positions by C. H. O. D. Alexander Chess problems by B. P. Barnes Chess openings for beginners by E. E. Cunnington Modern chess openings by Evans and Korn
Membership Information (rules of engagement/decorum to come)
Membership of the Unison club is £28 per annum and the Adults charge for the Chess club is currently £10 and Juniors under 18 it is £5.
The Unison club membership allows members 10% discounted drinks in a comfortable and spacious lounge plus eligibility to join any of the other clubs who are part of the Unison club, such as cricket, football, bowls, darts, snooker, crib and dominoes.
2024/25 Fixtures
Date
Tuesday, 17-Sep Thursday, 19-Sep Monday, 23-Sep Tuesday, 01-Oct Tuesday, 01-Oct Wednesday, 02-Oct Tuesday, 08-Oct Tuesday, 15-Oct Thursday, 17-Oct Tuesday, 22-Oct Wednesday, 23-Oct Tuesday, 29-Oct Wednesday, 30-Oct Wednesday, 30-Oct Tuesday, 05-Nov Tuesday, 12-Nov Tuesday, 19-Nov Sunday, 14-Jan Sunday, 21-Jan Sunday, 28-Jan Monday, 29-Jan Sunday, 04-Feb Sunday, 11-Feb Sunday, 18-Feb Sunday, 25-Feb Monday, 04-Mar Monday, 04-Mar Wednesday, 06-Mar Monday, 11-Mar Tuesday, 19-Mar Monday, 25-Mar Wednesday, 27-Mar Monday, 01-Apr Monday, 08-Apr Monday, 08-Apr Monday, 15-Apr Monday, 15-Apr Monday, 22-Apr Monday, 22-Apr Monday, 29-Apr . . . .
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Club Facilities
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Large Chess Hall
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Licensed bar with 10 different beers and ciders
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Full range of soft drinks and snacks
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Large function room to book for all members parties.
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Cricket pitch, football pitch
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Outdoor picnic area
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Chess book lending library
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Hot food may be ordered in advance
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Free parking
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Disabled Access
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Sky Sports/TNT on six TV's
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12 foot snooker table
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Outdoor picnic area
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6 foot pool table