On the 20th of July 2024 it was FIDE’s 100th Anniversary. To celebrate, our little village had a dream, to have a simultaneous against one of the best English players of all time, the world champion over 50, Michael Adams. We invited clubs from around the local area for a once-in-a-lifetime event. and organised Michael…
On the 28th of December we had our inaugural Holiday Event, we had a total of 7 players in rated rapid games for the cup. The format for the day was 20 minutes per player in 3 rounds of Swiss competition. As Mike is rated considerably higher than all the other competitors, he kindly stepped…
In a dazzling showcase of tactical finesse, the Norton Canes Chess Club emerged victorious with an impressive 3-1 scoreline in their recent encounter with Rugeley, leaving chess enthusiasts in awe across the Cannock Chase District league. The chessboard battlefield witnessed masterful moves from Norton Canes players, strategically outmaneuvering Rugeley and securing decisive wins. The final…
In a dazzling display of strategic prowess, the Norton Canes Chess Club triumphed over Wolverhampton with an impressive scoreline of 3.5-0.5 in the latest clash in the Cannock Chase District league. Norton Canes players unfolded the battle on the chessboard, showcasing our tactical brilliance, securing wins, and strategically maneuvering our way to victory. The final…
Following a great start to the division 3 matches in the Cannock Chase District league today we had our first draw. The final results for this match were 1 Win, 2 Draws and 1 Loss for a total score of 2-2. In the Division 3 League the overall match statistics are now 2 Wins, 1…
last week we had a new record number of players in, 7 games were being played at once, with 14 people attending in total during the league match. Please continue to invite your friends and family along to the club. the more the merrier!
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