Telford

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Telford
Name: Telford Chess Club
Venue: The Royal British Legion, Station Road, Dawley, Telford TF4 2NW
Map:

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Night: Wednesday
Start: 7:30pm
Secretary: R.G.Thompson eMail
Parking: There is wheelchair access in the form of a ramp leading to a side, and lounge bar, where we will probably usually play, function room, where we will play otherwise, and toilets are all on one level. Ample parking adjacent on a large free, well lit public car park.

Foreword

Formerly Telford (1975-1999) then merged to form Shifnal and Telford (1999-2012). Reverted to Telford in at the start of the 2013/14 season however withdrew from the league having played only one match. Telford were re-admitted in Division Two for the 2014/15 season.

Honours

  • League Champions 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2005-06
  • Div Two champions 1976-77, 2007-08, 2014-15
  • Lightning Tournament champions (Trophy section) 1993-94, 1998-99, 2001-02, 2004-05, 2005-06 (joint)
  • Pittaway Cup winners 1994-95, 2004-05, 2014-15

Player Statistics

History

Notable members

  • R.G.Thompson Former league treasurer, former league President and former league Auditor
  • J.K.Footner British Correspondence Champion 1976 and longtime member of British Correspondence Team

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