About the Club


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:

  • Beginners
  • Novices
  • Average club player
  • Expert
  • Young or old
  • 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.

www.rugeleychessclub.com - contact dave@dacservices.co.uk (07908 639035)