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Another successful season celebrated by Solihull Chess Club. Triple League Champions in the Bham District Chess League (Divs 3, 5 and 6) and Div 3 League Champions (For the 3rd sucessive year) in Leamington Chess League. Plus two more individual titles won by Louise Coxon (pictured below) at Leicester Congress (outright graded winner for her group ) and at Blackpool Congress (Best womens prize).

Our recently promoted first team in Div 1 Bham League has retained its Div 1 status. High graded players plus Grand Masters are invited to join us in our quest to win the Div 1 Championship Title and to help start a chess academy at Solihull. All other players of whatever abilities are desired and welcome to join us and compliment our other teams in the Bham and Leamington Leagues.

John Green, Chief Scout for the club states "As well as promoting the game of chess we are always looking to win more titles. Based at the Blossomfield Club, Widney Lane, Solihull, B91 3JY we meet every Wednesday 7.30pm onwards, play chess at a competitive and friendly level, currently playing our club championship and coaching a group of very keen chess players from Solihull Sixth Form College. Our new season starts 1st September 2012 - so any potential new members having an interest please contact myself John on 07976 832 517 and/or visit Blossomfield Club premises or email chess@blossomfieldclub.co.uk Its a fabulous chess club to play for, the moral and spirit within the club is first class, I have been playing at Solihull Club for the last 6/7 years after last playing 40 years ago at school and can say it has been very revitalising and very enjoyable. The venue at Blossomfield Club also offers excellent social facitlities and has a very amenable chess environment.