Local Chess Congresses this Summer

Saturday August 16th sees the start of  a two day congress celebrating of the hundredth anniversary of the founding the City of Stoke-on-Trent. The Staffordshire Congress will return at the King's Hall, Stoke-on-Trent. The Staffordshire Chess Association and the NSDCA thank Stoke-on-Trent City Council for their generous sponsorship and provision of the hall. Further details and an online entry form are here. 

The ever popular Crewe Congress will take place at Crewe Alexandra Football Club from Friday 27th June to Sunday 29th June. For an entry for and further information see here.

Macclesfield Chess Club New Venue

 Geoff Laurence has advised that Macclesfield have returned to one of their previous venues, the Queen's Hotel.

The Queen's Hotel, 5 Albert Place, Macclesfield SK11 6JW

 This is opposite Macclesfield Railway Station and hence following signs to the station is advisable. There are 2 car parks nearby, free after 6pm.

David Price becomes Interim Chairman of the NSDCA

David Price of Crewe Chess Club has accepted the role of Interim Chairman of the North Staffs and District Chess Association following Robert Milner's resignation. David proposes to stand for election formally at the 2025 AGM. David will bring his enthusiasm for participation in chess and his experience with the leadership team at Crewe Chess Club and their Congresses to the role.

End of an Era Thanks to Robert Milner

 

Robert Milner is retiring as Chairman of the North Staffs and District Chess Association due to health issues and will not seek re-election in 2025. He will also relinquish his presidency of the Staffordshire Chess Association.

Robert has guided the Association for 49 years. He joined the committee of the Stoke League in 1976 and supervised the formation of the NSDCA as we know it today.  He has served as both Secretary and Chairman, and it is hoped that he will still be able to offer the Association the benefits of his experience in an advisory capacity.

It truly is the "End of an Era" and the NSDCA Committee and all players thank Robert for his work over many years.

Stafford Chess Club New Venue

From Friday 6th September, Stafford Chess Club will be meeting for both club nights and matches at Walton Village Hall, Green Gore Lane, Walton on the Hill, Stafford, ST17 0LD. There is ample parking at the venue.

Happy 100th Birthday FIDE !!

Saturday 20th July is International Chess Day, the day that FIDE, the International Chess Federation, was founded in 1924. International Chess Day has been celebrated annually on this date since 1966.

Meir On The Move

Meir Chess Club have moved venue, with immediate effect. They can now be found at:

The John Marston, 44 Longton Hall Road, Blurton, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2NQ

They have also changed their Club night and will now be meeting on Wednesdays.

Last Of The Cup Finals Completed

The 2023/2024 Season came to a close this week, with the completion of the Major and Minor Cups. Congratulations to Macclesfield on beating Crewe in the Major Cup Final, and to Cheddleton on beating Gables in the Minor Cup Final.

The complete 2023/2024 Honours List can be viewed here - https://nsdcahonours.blogspot.com/2024/05/20232024-honours-list.html.

Crewe Congress Reminder

Entries to the Crewe Congress at the end of June are rapidly filling up, and it will almost certainly be oversubscribed, so if you want to enter please do so ASAP.

https://crewechessclub.co.uk/congress-entry/

Stafford Win The Intermediate Cup

Congratulations to Stafford on winning this year's Intermediate Cup, following a 3-2 win against Alsager in the Final on Friday evening.