Stroud Spring Rapid 1/3/25 The first of the Stroud “Four Seasons” rapid tournaments was held on Saturday 22nd February 2025. As for previous tournaments the was St Matthew's Church Hall. Entry was limited to 60 players, and fully subscribed well before the tournament started. Once again first prize was won by Stroud’s own, Indy Southcott-Moyers. Another local prize winner was Zack Norris who finished =2nd and also won the junior prize. Look out for details on the Stroud Summer tournament the date of which will be announced in the very near future. Stroud Chess Club would like to acknowledge the financial support of Stroud Town Council in making this tournament possible.

Cotswold Congress 2025

19/2/25 The 55th Cotswold Congress will once again be held over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (24th-26th May) at King’s School, Gloucester. Details of the event can be found here https://www.cornwallchess.org.uk/congress/c otswold/cotswold-details.shtml and an online entry form here https://www.cognitoforms.com/KevinMarkey1 /_2025cotswoldchesscongress As usual, the tournament will feature three sections each playing six rounds over the three days of the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Ian Robson Retains Title

19-4-24 On Wednesday at Wotton Hall, Wotton Hall’s Ian Robson retained his title of North Gloucestershire individual championship with a win over Rich Maclannan and in so doing achieved an impressive and emphatic 6/6 score in the competition. The full list of prize winners was 1st 6/6 Ian Robson £60 Prize 2nd 4.5/6 Mike Ashworth £45.00 Prize =3rd 4/6 Ben Lappin £12.50 Prize =3rd 4/6 John Jenkins £12.50 Prize =3rd 4/6 Zach Norris £25.00 1st Rating Prize 2.5/6 Frank Jewell £25.00 2nd Rating Prize Full details of the tournament can be found in the results page whilst photos from the event are now up in the Gallery
NGCA Lightning Tournament 28/12/24 The traditional pre Christmas Lightning tournament took place on Monday 16th December. Once again this event was kindly hosted by the Cheltenham club, with Nigel Hosken Controlling. There were 27 competitors, including two IM’s, and with 12 players rated over 2000, this has to be the strongest field for this event in very many years. Much fun was had by all who participated, in the end, David Buckley and Indy Southcott Moyers shared 1st prize on 5/6 whilst Andy Horton, Conor Murphy and Oliver Stubbs all finished ½ point behind and got their £2 entry fees refunded! Full details can be found in the results section of the site.
Phil Meade 1/3/25 The sad news of the death of Phil Meade reached us on 22nd February. Phil was a true stalwart of chess in North Gloucestershire, a long standing member of Cheltenham Chess Club, a strong player and qualified arbiter. Phil was often to be found arbiting at The Cotswold and other local Congress. For many years he helped with the running of the North Gloucestershire Individual Championship, a tournament which he won in 2017. Phil also undertook the job of drawing up the North Gloucestershire league fixtures, something he did with his characteristic care and attention to detail. He will be greatly missed.
Ian Robson Retains Title 19-4-24On Wednesday at Wotton Hall, Wotton Hall’s Ian Robson retained his title of North Gloucestershire individual championship with a win over Rich Maclannan and in so doing achieved an impressive and emphatic 6/6 score in the competition. The full list of prize winners was1st 6/6 Ian Robson £60 Prize2nd 4.5/6 Mike Ashworth £45.00 Prize=3rd 4/6 Ben Lappin £12.50 Prize=3rd 4/6 John Jenkins £12.50 Prize=3rd 4/6 Zach Norris £25.00 1st Rating Prize2.5/6 Frank Jewell £25.00 2nd Rating PrizeFull details of the tournament can be found in the results page whilst photos from the event are now up in the Gallery 

Cotswold Congress 2025

19/2/25 The 55th Cotswold Congress will once again be held over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (24th-26th May) at King’s School, Gloucester. Details of the event can be found here https://www.cornwallchess.org.uk/congress/cotswold/cots wold-details.shtml and an online entry form here https://www.cognitoforms.com/KevinMarkey1/_2025cotsw oldchesscongress As usual, the tournament will feature three sections each playing six rounds over the three days of the Bank Holiday Weekend.
NGCA Lightning Tournament 28/12/24 The traditional pre Christmas Lightning tournament took place on Monday 16th December. Once again this event was kindly hosted by the Cheltenham club, with Nigel Hosken Controlling. There were 27 competitors, including two IM’s, and with 12 players rated over 2000, this has to be the strongest field for this event in very many years. Much fun was had by all who participated, in the end, David Buckley and Indy Southcott Moyers shared 1st prize on 5/6 whilst Andy Horton, Conor Murphy and Oliver Stubbs all finished ½ point behind and got their £2 entry fees refunded! Full details can be found in the results section of the site.
Stroud Spring Rapid 1/3/25 The first of the Stroud “Four Seasons” rapid tournaments was held on Saturday 22nd February 2025. As for previous tournaments the was St Matthew's Church Hall. Entry was limited to 60 players, and fully subscribed well before the tournament started. Once again first prize was won by Stroud’s own, Indy Southcott-Moyers. Another local prize winner was Zack Norris who finished =2nd and also won the junior prize. Look out for details on the Stroud Summer tournament the date of which will be announced in the very near future. Stroud Chess Club would like to acknowledge the financial support of Stroud Town Council in making this tournament possible.
Phil Meade 1/3/25 The sad news of the death of Phil Meade reached us on 22nd February. Phil was a true stalwart of chess in North Gloucestershire, a long standing member of Cheltenham Chess Club, a strong player and qualified arbiter. Phil was often to be found arbiting at The Cotswold and other local Congress. For many years he helped with the running of the North Gloucestershire Individual Championship, a tournament which he won in 2017. Phil also undertook the job of drawing up the North Gloucestershire league fixtures, something he did with his characteristic care and attention to detail. He will be greatly missed.