Formed 5th December 1968 – and still going strong
Objective
To promote the interests of chess in the area
You are never too old to learn and play the game of chess
The club accommodates all classes of chess players:
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Beginners
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Novices
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Average club player
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Expert
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Young or old
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Male or female
Rugeley joined the Wolverhampton & District Chess League in 1969 and the
Cannock & District Chess League in 1999
Moderate successes were:
Wolverhampton League
Winter Season
Winners Division 4 1992/93
Winners Division 3 1997/98
Runners up Division 2 1999/2000
Runners up Division 3 2003-2004
Summer Season
Winners Division 2 1998
Also Robert Fell won the most improved player award
Wolverhampton Summer League Rapid Play 2004 - Dave Amour joint 1st place
Cannock League
Winter Season
Winners Division 2 1999/2000
Runners up Division 1 2000/01
Individual Successes in Cup Events
Rock Cup winner W. Hulley 1993/94
Bidgood Cup Runner up W. Hulley 1999/2000
Rock Cup Winner W. Hulley 2000/01
Rugeley is a thriving chess club always on the lookout for new members.
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