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Enrol now to enter the Sutton Coldfield Chess Club Championship! The tourney is a 5-round (minimum), ECF-rated Swiss tournament, running from September 2025 to July 2026.
September 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Monday 4th August is the Sutton Coldfield Chess Club AGM (Annual General Meeting) starting at 7.30pm, but there is chess-playing from 6pm. www.suttonchess.org.uk
Sutton Coldfield Chess Club
National Club Champions 1961 2015 2016
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August 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Another early 6pm start for the Chess Club tonight (21st July). No reason, just an experiment. See you there!
July 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
A quick reminder that, as usual, Sutton Coldfield Chess Club does not meet on Bank Holiday Mondays (26th May, 25th August).
May 25, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Sutton Invincibles

The Sutton Coldfield Chess Club Division 5A team finishes the season as clear Champions with a 100% record having won all 12 of its matches. Congratulations to: Jacob Barker Larry Hayden Nathan Harrison David Carpenter Brian Rich Chris East Rob Stevens Daniel Price They are…
Sutton Invincibles
The Sutton Coldfield Chess Club Division 5A team finishes the season as clear Champions with a 100% record having won all 12 of its matches. Congratulations to: Jacob Barker Larry Hayden Nathan Harrison David Carpenter Brian Rich Chris East Rob Stevens Daniel Price They are champions, every one of them! While everyone played their part, special mention must be made of the captaincy of Jacob Barker, who won every one of his games, and Chris East, who remained unbeaten, missing only a single match.
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April 24, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Diary Dates:

Monday 21st April – Bank Holiday (Chess Club does not meet)
Wednesday 23rd April – Solihull B vs. SC5A (last scheduled match this season of all our teams)
Monday 28th April – Lightning (Buzzer) Fischer Random Tournament
Monday 5th May – Bank Holiday (Chess Club does not meet)
April 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Remaining Fixtures

All of Sutton Coldfield's remaining Birmingham League fixtures (barring play-offs) for the winter season 2024-2025: Monday 3rd March - SC3 vs. Lichfield Monday 3rd March - Kynoch A vs. SC5B Wednesday 5th March - Solihull B vs. SC1 Tuesday 11th March - League Lightning (Olton CC)…
Remaining Fixtures
All of Sutton Coldfield's remaining Birmingham League fixtures (barring play-offs) for the winter season 2024-2025: Monday 3rd March - SC3 vs. Lichfield Monday 3rd March - Kynoch A vs. SC5B Wednesday 5th March - Solihull B vs. SC1 Tuesday 11th March - League Lightning (Olton CC) Monday 17th March - SC2 vs. Rushall Monday 17th March - SC5A vs. Ward End Social…
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February 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
January Fixtures

Sutton Coldfield's remaining fixtures for January 2025: Monday 20th SC3 vs. Shirley & Wythall Monday 20th SC5A vs. Kynoch A Thursday 23rd Tamworth vs. SC2 Monday 27th SC1 vs. Shirley & Wythall Monday 27th SC5B vs. Lichfield
January Fixtures
Sutton Coldfield's remaining fixtures for January 2025: Monday 20th SC3 vs. Shirley & Wythall Monday 20th SC5A vs. Kynoch A Thursday 23rd Tamworth vs. SC2 Monday 27th SC1 vs. Shirley & Wythall Monday 27th SC5B vs. Lichfield
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January 16, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Thank you Rob, and Welcome Jet!

We extend our appreciation to Rob Marks, our outgoing 3rd Team Captain, for his tireless dedication to the team and his unwavering commitment to the spirit of fair play. Thankfully, Rob will continue to serve as our Treasurer. Meanwhile, we are delighted to welcome…
Thank you Rob, and Welcome Jet!
We extend our appreciation to Rob Marks, our outgoing 3rd Team Captain, for his tireless dedication to the team and his unwavering commitment to the spirit of fair play. Thankfully, Rob will continue to serve as our Treasurer. Meanwhile, we are delighted to welcome the experienced Jet Ajimal as the new 3rd Team (Division 3) Captain.
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January 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Congress Winner

Congratulations to Shabir Okhai on coming joint first in the Shropshire Congress Open Section, 3-5 January 2025. He beat Tomasz Sygnowski, who finished equal third, in the final round.
Congress Winner
Congratulations to Shabir Okhai on coming joint first in the Shropshire Congress Open Section, 3-5 January 2025. He beat Tomasz Sygnowski, who finished equal third, in the final round.
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January 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Merry Xmas

Happy Holidays! Our last meeting of 2024 will be Monday 23rd December, and our first meeting of 2025 will be Monday 6th January. There are no League matches on either night.
Merry Xmas
Happy Holidays! Our last meeting of 2024 will be Monday 23rd December, and our first meeting of 2025 will be Monday 6th January. There are no League matches on either night.
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December 22, 2024 at 9:07 AM
Keith Escott Memorial Congress

The 1st Keith Escott Memorial Congress was held on the weekend of 14-15 December 2024 at Plantsbrook School, a short walk from Sutton Coldfield town centre. Across the three sections there were 103 competitors altogether with 12 of them members of Sutton Coldfield…
Keith Escott Memorial Congress
The 1st Keith Escott Memorial Congress was held on the weekend of 14-15 December 2024 at Plantsbrook School, a short walk from Sutton Coldfield town centre. Across the three sections there were 103 competitors altogether with 12 of them members of Sutton Coldfield Chess Club. The Open was won by IM Tarun Kanyamarala (Ireland) with 4½ points out of 5. The four Sutton Coldfield members in this top section all scored 3½ points, coming equal fourth:
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December 16, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Reminder

Enter the Sutton Coldfield (Birmingham) Congress 14-15 December! 3 Sections, FIDE & ECF rated, held in memory of Keith Escott.
Reminder
Enter the Sutton Coldfield (Birmingham) Congress 14-15 December! 3 Sections, FIDE & ECF rated, held in memory of Keith Escott.
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December 3, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Seven Fixtures to Xmas

Our remaining Birmingham League fixtures for 2024: Monday 25th November, Division 2, Sutton Coldfield vs Shirley & Wythall. Monday 25th November, Division 5, Sutton Coldfield vs Walsall Kipping. Thursday…

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November 20, 2024 at 7:07 PM
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National Club Champions 1961 2015 2016
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November 16, 2024 at 10:08 PM