Congratulations to Alannah Ashton from 3Cs Chess Club, who recently won the NCCU Individual Championships! More information is available here – https://mannchess.org.uk/NEvents/2026-05-31SouthLakes2026.htm

Bill was a member of Altrincham Chess Club for at least 30 years (no-one seems quite sure!) and played regularly for the club in the local leagues. He was a very dependable team member who was always willing to travel and provide transport to away matches. His peak grade was 141 (under the old grading…

Bury Chess Club are saddened to hear of the death of former member Roger after a period of ill-heath Roger was a long time club member, who enjoyed chess despite never being fantastically good at it, but he was awarded our most improved player in the season 2007/8 The service this lunchtime at Radcliffe Crematorium…

Congratulations to all the winners in the 25-26 season, we hope you had as much fun playing competitive chess as we did! Special mention goes to Marple who secured only their 2nd ever title! Well done Marple!

Two of 3Cs’ longest-serving players, John Bentley and Dale James, have been honoured by the world governing body for chess who have granted them the title of FIDE Candidate Master. Both John and Dale began playing chess at 3Cs when in their younger days and were also in the squad which helped the Oldham-based club…

It is with great sadness that we’ve learned of the passing of Chess Grandmaster – nicknamed ‘The Best of the West’ has passed away aged 74 GM Timman played in the Manchester Open at Owens Park in 1970 scoring 4.5 points. His games from these tournaments are available here – https://www.saund.org.uk/britbase/pgn/197310gbrned-viewer.html

Bolton Easter Chess Congress 3rd to 5th April 2026 VENUE: Ukrainian Social Club, 99 Castle Street, BOLTON BL2 1JP ECF Chess Congress Regulations Time Control 1hr 50 minutes plus 10 second increment For more information or to register, click here https://congress.org.uk/congress/725/home

Bolton Arena, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6LB Manchester FIDE Rapidplay Chess Congress 2026DATES Sunday 22nd March 2026VENUE: The University of Bolton Arena Arena Approach, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6LB Parking is Free . Introduction The Manchester Rapidplay Congress includes: The Harry Lamb Memorial FIDE OPEN. The FIDE Rated Major. Under 1900 The FIDE Rated Knights. Under 1630…

Updated with some photos 3Cs chess club in Oldham have again been honoured for their organisation and dedication to children, especially in the Oldham area, by the Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Eddie Moores conferring his personal “Mayoral Appreciation Award” on the club.  This comes after the Mayor and Mayoress also visited one of their weekly…

Almost a hundred chess players, plus families, friends and onlookers, attended the three days at the UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON ARENA and took part in another successful event. All the participants played in FIDE RATED events; five round Swiss Tournaments. The FIDE OPEN enjoyed upgraded facilities from 2024 in response to popular requests. LOOK OUT FOR…