Norton Canes Chess Club

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 Adams’ appearance.

We worked with Norton Canes Primary Academy to be the venue for the event, who kindly allowed us access to their school hall. It went from dream to reality in the blink of an eye!

We had over 60 attendees and 44 players felt brave enough to take on Michael Adams for this event.

The final score was (who’d have guessed it?) 44 Wins, 0 Draws, 0 Losses to Michael Adams’ unparalleled skill on the battlefield. With no breaks, he played 24 games at the same time, and as he beat one opponent, the next sat down.

It was truly a spectacle to behold. and we were honoured to be able to play against such an esteemed player as Michael Adams.

This has really shown that chess continues to grow at a rapid pace in the West Midlands. Even Michael Adams was surprised at the number of juniors that came to the event.

You can check out all the photos here. If you want to submit your own, please send them to joehardy@nortoncaneschessclub.co.uk

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 aside for contention for the cup.

Below are the final statistics for the day

Our winner for the Norton Canes 2023 Holiday Event was Giorgio Kelly who beat the competition in tiebreakers with a fantastic performance of 1702 and takes home the cup for this year!

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 score echoes a resounding triumph, underscoring Norton Canes’ unwavering commitment to excellence in every match.

As anticipation builds for the next thrilling encounters on the chessboard, Norton Canes stands at 9 Points on the League Table . The suspense is palpable, and the Norton Canes Chess Club is prepared for any challenges that may arise.

Stay tuned for more gripping updates as Norton Canes navigates the intricate chessboard, demonstrating that strategic brilliance knows no bounds. Will the dominance continue, or will new challenges arise to test our mettle? The journey unfolds, and Norton Canes is ready for every move towards triumph!

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 tally reflected a resounding triumph.

This stellar performance propels Norton Canes further up the Division 3 league standings, solidifying their position as a force to be reckoned with. The team’s cumulative record now stands at an impressive 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss.

Norton Canes is not merely participating; we are setting the pace.

With this latest victory, Norton Canes Chess Club is poised to maintain its lead in the division. The players have demonstrated not only their individual skills but also their cohesive teamwork, forming a formidable unit that opponents find difficult to overcome.

As chess enthusiasts eagerly await the next moves on the board, Norton Canes is undoubtedly a team to watch. Will we continue our winning streak and secure our position at the top, or will the competition tighten? The suspense is palpable, and the Norton Canes Chess Club is ready for whatever challenges come their way.

Stay tuned for more thrilling updates as Norton Canes navigates the intricate chessboard, aiming for victory in every move and proving that strategic brilliance knows no bounds!

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 Draw and 1 Loss for a total of 5 Points we are currently in the lead, however, we have played the most games out of all the teams in the league.

Can we still win? well I think it will depend on how the other teams perform, if Lichfield 3A win their next match they will have 6 points and have the same number of matches played as us.

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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