The Staffordshire Chess Association would like to send condolences to the family and friends of Paul Sharratt who passed away suddenly this week. Paul was a giant of Midlands Chess, he was currently the Fixtures Secretary of the Wolverhampton League, having formerly been Treasurer. He held many roles in both the Worcestershire County Chess Association and at the time of his death he was Chief Executive of the Midlands Counties Chess Union. Additionally he had worked with the English Chess Federation formulating safeguarding policy.
Away match in our own County!
Staffordshire’s Under 1650 team completed their Midland Championship Program with an away match against Worcestershire. We played in the pleasant village of Kinver which is southernmost part of Staffs.
The match was at the home venue of the Wolverhampton League’s newest entrant, Kinver Chess Club.
Worcestershire were the victors by 7 points to 5 and this has left the Championship wide open. Staffordshire currently top the table with 5 points, two wins and a draw, but we may be overtaken when Worcestershire and Derbyshire complete their program.
The match score may be seen here.
For the exploits of the Under 1450 and Under 1850 teams in Nottinghamshire may be viewed in this article. The Under 1850 team complete their program on Saturday 21st February. Please contact Peter Evans for further information.
Norton Canes Chess Club Match venue information and new Wednesday meeting site.
Norton Canes Chess Club are joining the trend of playing at different venues on different days of the week. The new venue for Wednesday evenings is Grangemoor Working Men's Club, 112 Cannock Rd, Burntwood, WS7 0BG.
Grangemoor WMC will also host the club's home Cannock League matches on Tuesday evenings from February 10th until the end of the 2025-6 season.
The regular Tuesday club night will continue at the existing venue of the Lido Working Men's Club, 58 School Road, Norton Canes, Cannock WS11 9SQ.
Peter Collins Funeral Date and Tributes
Pete Collins' funeral will be held on Monday 23rd February at Fradley Crematorium at 12.30pm and afterwards at Seedy Mill Golf Club. For tributes from his Lichfield Chess Club colleagues and many others please see here.
Warley Quinbourne Chess Club New Venue
Warley Quinborne Chess Club, have moved to a new venue with immediate effect. The Crosswells Inn, Whyley Walk, Oldbury, B69 4SB
Match nights will remain as Thursday and the start time is still at 7.30pm.
Free Parking is available next to the venue on a Council owned site, and if full on-street parking on Langley High St should be available.
Peter Collins RIP
Lichfield Chess Club have announced the death of their former Chairman and First Team Captain Pete Collins. He held these post with distinction for over 40 years, leading teams to success in the Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Cannock and Derby Leagues. In the summer he would enter the British Senior Championship. The Staffordshire Chess Association offer their condolences to his family and friends.
Staffordshire and Crewe Congress Dates for 2026
The Staffordshire Congress will be held at the Victoria Hall, Liverpool Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs. ST7 4EL from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th March. For further details and entry form, please check the North Staffs Chess Association website.
If those dates are not suitable, then why not try the ever popular Crewe Congress which will be held on Friday 26th – to Sunday 28th June 2026, at The Mornflake Stadium, Gresty Road, Crewe, CW2 6EB. Please check the entry form.
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