Even though there has been further interest from potential new members there was not quite enough commitment to enter a second team. With the new grades issued and the fact that Rich is taking a sabbatical from league chess it meant that a team will be entered into division 4 of the NSDCA. . Kidsgrove can also enter a team in the under 130 "Intermediate" trophy . The fixtures will be released in due course
There will be a new focus on our internal competitions in order to give members further games which will be graded. Both standard play and Rapid play
The Roy Bennet Trophy was won by Dave Johnson for the first time. Dave in the Man U shirt is presented the trophy by the previous winner Rich
This is a good time to come and join us in order to be included in our club competitions