SHROPSHIRE LEAGUE
Telepost compete in all of the competitions organised by Shropshire Chess Association, as detailed below.
Shropshire Chess League
For the 2023-24 season we have seven teams in the Shropshire League:
| TEAM | CAPTAIN | DIVISION | NOMINATED PLAYERS | FIXTURES AND RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Team | Matthew Clark | Division One | Nat Paul Nigel Ferrington Phil Zabrocki David Hodge | TELEPOST A |
| B Team | Steve Wilson | Division Two | John Westhead Steve Kempsell Steve Wilson Archie Flavell | TELEPOST B |
| C Team | Dennis Bonner | Division One | Daniel Hilditch-Love Kate Walker James Holyhead Dennis Bonner | TELEPOST C |
| D Team | Martin Ayres | Division Three | Charlie Bethune John Casewell Shane Sweeney | TELEPOST D |
| E Team | Alex Brims | Division Two | Sam Hollands Cesar Pileggi Vin Crean Alex Brims | TELEPOST E |
| F Team | Paul Billington | Division Three | Paul Billington Zac Herd Gabe Wood | TELEPOST F |
| Juniors | Luke Bedford | Division Three | na | TELEPOST JUNIORS |
For a chart showing all of Telepost’s Shropshire League fixtures by date, please click here.
Shropshire Online Chess League
We had one team in the 2022-23 season. Captain Alex Brims. Fixtures and results here.
Rapidplay League
2023-24 teams and fixtures to follow soon. Telepost C were Division Two champions in 2022-23.
2022-23 Season
| TEAM | CAPTAIN | DIVISION | NOMINATED PLAYERS | FIXTURES AND RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Team | Matthew Clark | Division One | Nigel Ferrington Phil Zabrocki Matthew Clark | TELEPOST A |
| B Team | Nick Holmes | Division Two | Graham Shepherd James Holyhead Nick Holmes | TELEPOST B |
| C Team | Steve Wilson | Division Two | na | TELEPOST C |
Cox Trophy and Minor Trophy
These cup competitions are normally held at the end of the regular season in May/June. Telepost B finished as runners up in the Cox Trophy. Results for the Cox Trophy here. Results for the Minor Trophy here. For the 2023-24 season these competitions will be held during the regular season.
Shropshire Quickplay
Normally held in the summer. In 2023, Telepost finished second, losing on board count to Newport in the final.
Individual Competitions
Telepost members regularly compete in a variety of individual competitions run by Shropshire Chess Association:
Shropshire Individual Championship is a seven-round Swiss for all Shropshire players. The Shropshire Minor Individual is a seven-round Swiss for players graded below 1640. The Shrewsbury Town Championship is a five-round Swiss which runs in the summer months.