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The club meets every Wednesday in the back room of the Coronation Club on Bannermann Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield from around 19:30. Anyone interested in joining the club should contact the Club Secretary or simply turn up at the club. You can play casual games in a friendly atmosphere or join one of our teams in the Nottinghamshire League. Members who play in league matches are required to be (at least) Bronze members of the English Chess Federation |
| The club was formed in 1965 and is still going strong, we are members of the Nottinghamshire Chess Association and currently have four teams playing in the NCA League. We also hold other events such as Club Championship and rapid-play tournaments. Directions can be found on the Find Us page. We have excellent seating and tables and enjoy the full benefits of the facilities at the Venue. | |
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| Wed 10/12/25- Ashfield 1 v University 1 | Wed 10/12/25- Ashfield 5 v Beeston 3 |
| Mon 15/12/25- Radcliffe & Bingham 2 v Ashfield 2 | Tue 16/12/25- Gambit 4 v Ashfield 3 |
| Wed 17/12/25- Ashfield 1 v Mansfield 1 | Wed 17/12/25- Ashfield 4 v Central 1 |
Latest Club News
| 03/12/25. Notts League Division 3 & 5 Results
View Scorecard :- Beeston '2' 1 - 3 Ashfield '3' View Scorecard :- Central '2' 1½ - 2½ Ashfield '5' |
| 02/12/25. 12th 4NCL Online Round 7
Round 7 of the 12th Online 4ncl will take place tonight from 7.30pm, anyone interested in following the action/results please visit 12th 4NCL Online Results & Pairings Scheduled Fixtures are as follows- Division 1- Ashfield Anonymous 'A' ½ - 3½ Beckenham Division 2- Ashfield Anonymous 'B' 3 - 0 Charlton Cobras 'B' |
| 28/11/25. Report by Phil Morgan
There was little between the teams on ratings. Glenn got another strong win. Jerry had a good draw with Black on Board 1. We couldn't add to this. On the night we were outplayed on the lower boards by a team pressing to return to Division 1. We start our festive break early and will resume with 3 games in January. View Scorecard :- Ashfield '2' 1½ - 2½ Gambit '2' We were helped by a default and also won two of the three boards played. Andy was better in his game but, with not much time left, was relieved to hear his opponent's resignation. Three wins and three losses so far in a very tight division. The last match before Christmas, home to unbeaten Central 1, will provide a stiffer test. View Scorecard :- Ashfield '4' 3 - 1 Nomads '3' |
| 28/11/25. Report by Phil Morgan
There was little between these two teams last season. Beeston pipped A1 to promotion. We followed through on their coat tails, after the decision to extend Division 1 to nine teams. Both teams have strengthened since. Beeston have a 2200 top board, whose win in this game takes him to 5/5 for the season. Our new recruit, Terry has added more punch to our middle order, and his win took him to 4.5/5. The teams could not be separated on the night. Steve claimed his fifth draw of the season, his only loss came to Jon Tait. Both teams have adapted very well on their return to the top tier. View Scorecard :- Beeston '1' 2½ - 2½ Ashfield '1' |
| 20/11/25. Report by Phil Morgan
A good time to find our first win of the season against relegation rivals. Neil got us off to a winning start. I had a good position without breaking through. Well down on the clock, I offered a draw. My opponent declined, and started to speed up his play. His next two moves were a mistake followed by a blunder, opening the door for me to win. Nigel, alert to the match situation, offered a draw to his opponent to seal the team win. Eddie reversed his loss to Jerry in a recent first team match. View Scorecard :- Ashfield '2' 2½ - 1½ West Bridgford '2' We lost out narrowly to our higher-placed visitors. Our top 2 boards drew against higher rated opponents. Richard added a third draw. The match was decided by the win of Robert Willoughby, who remains a tough and hardy competitor. View Scorecard :- Ashfield '4' 1½ - 2½ West Nottingham '2' |
| 18/11/25. 12th 4NCL Online Round 6
Round 6 of the 12th Online 4ncl will take place tonight from 7.30pm, anyone interested in following the action/results please visit 12th 4NCL Online Results & Pairings Scheduled Fixtures are as follows- Division 1- Streatham & Brixton 'A' 2 - 2 Ashfield Anonymous 'A' Division 2- Hertford '2' 0 - 4 Ashfield Anonymous 'B' |
| 16/11/25. Chess Book Collection
Earlier this year, the club received a donation of books from the family of Michael Deakin of Brinsley. The family have now very generously donated to the club the remainder of Mr Deakin's chess book collection. These comprise about a further 100 books. He was a discriminating collector. These included books by Jacob Aagard, Neil Macdonald, Nigel Davies, Ron Henley, Frank Brady, Walter Browne, Horowitz, Geller, Dvoretsky, Soltis, Nadjdorf, Nimzowitch, Fine, Timman, Vishy Anand's Life and Games, Korchnoi's Best Games, Shirov's Best Games, New In Chess Yearbooks, books about Fischer, Capablanca, Morphy and Philidor, including in perfect condition a 2009 edition of Philidor's 'Analysese du Jeu Des Echecs'. Anyone interested in acquiring any of these, please Contact Phil. The collection also includes a Traditional Analogue Chess Clock and four ring bound Chess Games Scorebooks for 50 games. The latter can be bought for £3 from Phil. The club would like to express again our appreciation to Mr Deakin's family. We hope that these books will give as much pleasure to others as they did to their collector. |
| 14/11/25. Report by Phil Morgan
A hard fought and memorable match. The visiting Golden Oldies team had an average age of 83. We fielded our own veteran, Ray on Board 2, on which the combined ages of the players was 180 years, both players having been born in the 1930s. The visitors took the lead with a fine win by Dorothy against in-form Adam, who had won his last 2 games. Stephen won his battle with Ray. Our team fought back. Sam and Ben overcame reverses to secure wins to draw the match. Thanks to our opponents for such a good game. Three of our team are in their first League season. Will any of these still be playing on at the age of their adversaries tonight? *Ashfield 3's outcome against Grantham 3 will be included subsequent to the appeal's decision.* View Scorecard :- Ashfield '5' 2 - 2 Radcliffe & Bingham '6' |
| 11/11/25. Report by Phil Morgan
Without the top boards from the previous game, our first team extended their winning run to three games. It was a tight game as expected. There were solid performances across the team. As in the previous game, Terry and Jerry scored wins. We have already surpassed our points score from the relegation season of 2023-24. We've adapted very well to the return to 5 board play, with Board 5 yielding an 80% return from the first 5 games of the season. We finished 4th in the League in 2022-3 on 11 points from 12 games. We currently occupy third place. It's good to see the team competitive again at the top level. View Scorecard :- Radcliffe & Bingham '1' 2 - 3 Ashfield '1' |
| 06/11/25. Report by Phil Morgan
We were clearly second best on the night to an in-form team of three bright young guns, and a handy Board 4 playing his second game after a 16-year gap. Senith played very well against Glenn. I butchered the opening. Bob scored our consolation draw. View Scorecard :- Ashfield '2' ½ - 3½ West Nottingham '1' |
| 06/11/25. Reports by Phil Morgan (Played-Mon 3rd Nov)
Paul's inclusion strengthened our team, and gave us a slight edge on ratings. A close game was anticipated, but we produced a very good all-round team performance and a decisive win. Take your screenshots now. We've soared to the dizzy heights of third place in the League. View Scorecard :- West Bridgford '1' 1 - 4 Ashfield '1' A very good win, the second in a row for our new team. Congratulations to Sam on his first League win. The team is gathering in confidence. Adam scored a second successive win and stand-in Alan contributed an important draw. We're up to mid-table with 2 wins out of 4. View Scorecard :- Newark '3' 1½ - 2½ Ashfield '5' |
| 04/11/25. 12th 4NCL Online Round 5
Round 5 of the 12th Online 4ncl will take place tonight from 7.30pm, anyone interested in following the action/results please visit 12th 4NCL Online Results & Pairings Scheduled Fixtures are as follows- Division 1- Spirit of Atticus 2 - 2 Ashfield Anonymous 'A' Division 2- Ashfield Anonymous 'B' 2½ - 1½ Morpeth |
| 04/11/25. Notts League Division 1 & 5 Results
View Scorecard :- West Bridgford '1' 1 - 4 Ashfield '1' View Scorecard :- Newark '3' 1½ - 2½ Ashfield '5' |
| 30/10/25. Report by Phil Morgan
The visiting Division leaders were not at full strength. We could not quite make the most of this. Glenn posted another quick dominant win. Floundering in an unfamiliar opening, I scraped a draw. Bob added another draw. Jerry played very well on top board but couldn't hold a very strong attack from Julian, which secured the match draw. On the bright side after 3 close games, we're off the mark with our first point of the season. View Scorecard :- Ashfield '2' 2 - 2 Nomads '1' |
| 29/10/25. Notts League Division 4 Result
Despite Trevor and Andrew's admirable draws, Ashfield 4 lost to an undefeated Central 1 last night. View Scorecard :- Central '1' 3 - 1 Ashfield '4' |
| 23/10/25. Report by Phil Morgan
A very hard fought match which could have gone either way. Our first team prevailed to claim their first win of the season. Dan scored an early draw, to which Terry added. The final three games went the distance. Oliver played very resourcefully to turn round his position and achieve a mating attack. John on his season's debut held a nervy opposite colours Bishop ending. Steve defended heroically against a fierce attack from Mike to clinch the team win. It felt a special win on the night. To bring us down to earth, the team's last win in Division 1 was achieved in similar fashion against Gambit 1 in November 2023. This turned out to be our sole win in that relegation season! View Scorecard :- Ashfield '1' 3 - 2 Gambit '1' Our third team remain unbeaten, gaining a very hard-earned draw against a strong visiting team. We took the initiative when a highly-motivated Andrew in a seemingly very drawish position saw an opportunity to aim for an endgame with winning chances, which he clinically converted. Paul Rees equalised for the visitors. John and Rob were able to hold their positions to seal the draw. The team is showing skill, solidity and spirit, and proving very hard to beat. Rob and Andrew especially are currently very active on the Congress circuit, which seems to be sharpening their competitive skills. View Scorecard :- Ashfield '3' 2 - 2 Nomads '2' |
| 21/10/25. 12th 4NCL Online Round 4
Round 4 of the 12th Online 4ncl will take place tonight from 7.30pm, anyone interested in following the action/results please visit 12th 4NCL Online Results & Pairings Scheduled Fixtures are as follows- Division 1- Ashfield Anonymous 'A' 1 - 3 Wessex 'B' Division 2- Worcestershire Wolfpack 'A' 1 - 3 Ashfield Anonymous 'B' |
| 21/10/25. Report by Neil Graham
Team 5 scored their first points of the season with a comprehensive victory over the equivalent numbered team from Radcliffe. It was a special night for both Adam and Sam, who opened their Notts League accounts with a win and draw respectively. View Scorecard :- Radcliffe & Bingham '5' ½ - 3½ Ashfield '5' |
| 20/10/25. 4NCL Weekend 1: Rounds 1-2 Report added
A detailed report by Neil Graham on the Division Three Knights and Division 4 games played on October 18 and 19, 2025, has been added to the 4NCL Fixtures webpage. View Report & Results. |
| 16/10/25. Notts League Division 4 Result
Trevor and Andrew's victories on boards two and three, as well as Malcolm's draw, were crucial to Ashfield's victory. View Scorecard :- Grantham '4' 1½ - 2½ Ashfield '4' |
| 09/10/25. Main 4NCL 2025-26 Pairings for Division Three Knights
The 4NCL 2025-26 Division Three Knights fixtures have been added to Main 4NCL Fixtures & Calendar. Click for Venues & Accommodation Booking Links. Round 1 of Weekend 1 is scheduled for Saturday, October 18. The MASCeteers vs. Ashfield 1 On Sunday, October 19. Ashfield 1 will face Rhyfelwyr Essyllwg in Round 2. |
| 09/10/25. Report by Phil Morgan
After 3 games, our third team remain our only unbeaten side. They scored a very good draw against a strong visiting team. John and Andrew, with the Black pieces, secured draws against much higher -rated opponents. Newark took the lead through Jim Wellington. A battle royal between Rob and Nigel followed. Nigel, formerly of Ashfield, who was down on time, uncorked a dangerous, surprise piece sacrifice. He followed this up powerfully, and Rob's defence needed to be very accurate to withstand this. With little time left, Nigel, may have missed a winning breakthrough. Rob seemed to have fended off the attack and be in a winning position when Nigel's flag fell. An exciting finale to the match, on a board surrounded by spectators, with mixed feelings on the outcome! View Scorecard :- Ashfield '3' 2 - 2 Newark '2' |
| 08/10/25. Report by Phil Morgan
This match saw the welcome return to League action of Glenn, whose last appearance came in February 2024. He delivered a commanding, early win, which was to be our high point. Phil was held to a draw and Gambit surged to victory on their two White boards. There was no stopping Nikolai's army of advancing Queenside pawns, or Steve Hunter's vintage, crushing, combinative attacking piece play. View Scorecard :- Gambit '2' 2½ - 1½ Ashfield '2' |
| 07/10/25. 12th 4NCL Online Round 3 (Updated-Result)
Round 3 of the 12th Online 4ncl will take place tonight from 7.30pm, anyone interested in following the action/results please visit 12th 4NCL Online Results & Pairings Scheduled Fixtures are as follows- Division 1- Hebden Bridge '1' 1½ - 2½ Ashfield Anonymous 'A' Division 2- East Kilbride 1½ - 2½ Ashfield Anonymous 'B' |
| 05/10/25. Report by Neil Graham
Beeston 3 were substantially stronger than might have been anticipated. Ben opened the scoring for Ashfield with Beeston replying on Board Four. The last two games went the distance and the tables were being put away at West Nottingham, the venue for Beeston matches, by the time a result was declared. Unfortunately, Adam was clearly lost which allowed the top board to accept a draw with both players having less than a minute left, although Beeston also held an advantage on this board. View Scorecard :- Beeston '3' 2½ - 1½ Ashfield '5' |
| 02/10/25. Report by Phil Morgan
An interesting evening on and off the board at Nottingham Student Union. As my opponent helped me to a very quick win, I headed for the Union bar at 8.50 for a celebratory drink. Thwarted, the bar does not do cash sales!… We moved to a 2-0 lead, when Dan won on time, helped at the death by his opponent, having made his move, omitting to press the clock. Steve found a clever perpetual check resource to secure at least a team draw. The opponents of Neil and Jerry made the most of their chances. Neil was bullied into defeat in time trouble. The final match in play was very double-edged. Ana played very resourcefully and quickly to nail the win. Our toughest task remained- to find our way out of the building. After going up and down various lifts and staircases, we found the exit door and button. Modern life has its challenges. View Scorecard :- University '1' 2½ - 2½ Ashfield '1' |
| 30/09/25. 2025 Leicestershire H E Atkins Congress
The Leicester ‘Atkins’ Congress will take place from the 17th to the 19th of October 2025 at The Cedars Academy in Birstall, Leicester. this 5-round ECF-rated Swiss tournament offers competitive sections for all skill levels, Each round is 80 minutes plus 30 seconds increment per move. Enter online |
| 26/09/25. Report by Neil Graham
Mansfield have won the Notts League for the last four seasons, but in 2024/5 were almost pipped by University. Can they maintain their run? They were pressed by Ashfield 1 on their return to Division One. The home side took an early lead after Steve blundered a piece, and soon after a draw was agreed on Board Four. The remaining boards were closely contested with the fifth board drawn with neither side gaining any tangible advantage. Shortly after Terry, making his debut, broke through the kings side to even the score. Andy, returning after a long break away from Ashfield, was involved in a time scramble and unfortunately was unable to hold the game so we lost by the narrowest margin. View Scorecard :- Mansfield '1' 3 - 2 Ashfield '1' |
| 25/09/25. Report by Phil Morgan
We slipped to a close defeat in our opening game of the season. Bob had an early mishap, dropping his Queen. Phil equalised. His opponent snatched a pawn in the opening, at a cost of leaving his King in the centre, which invited a winning attack. Nigel earned a very solid draw. Down to Jerry's game and his usual Blitz finish. He's often seen the team through in such situations. For once, he seemed to overpress in search of a win and was made to pay for this. View Scorecard :- Ashfield '2' 1½ - 2½ Grantham '2' |
| 24/09/25. Notts League Division 3 Result
It was left to the top boards last night after both Andrew and Alan succumbed to stronger opponents. Meanwhile, Rob playing on board 2 managed to steer a complicated position to victory, This left John in the position of needing to win. After forcing the exchange of queens, 2 pawns up, with over 80 moves played and minutes on the clock with the prospect of a pawn promotion, the win was secured and a share of the spoils. View Scorecard :- Gambit '5' 2 - 2 Ashfield '3' |
| 24/09/25. 12th 4NCL Online Round 2 (Updated-Result)
Round 2 of the 12th Online 4ncl Division 1- Ashfield Anonymous 'A' 0 - 4 Dundee City 'A' Division 2- Ashfield Anonymous 'B' 1½ - 2½ Wessex 'C' |
| 18/09/25. Report by Phil Morgan
A3 v Beeston 2 The team skippered by Alan have now achieved promotions in the last two seasons as Ashfield 4. Their prize for this has been to find themselves re-christened as Ashfield 3. They hit the ground running in Division 3 with a well-earned team win. Rob scored a dominant win. John secured a safe draw on Board 1. Alan's opponent found a clever mating attack. Board 3 would decide. Despite facing a strong attack, Andrew calmly and confidently saw through the complications against a higher rated opponent, to clinch the match win. A5 v West Nottingham 3. Our new fifth team faced tough opponents in their opening game. Three of our team were making Notts League debuts. Ben and Adam had played in the Minor League last season. Our team was stiffened by the introduction of Ray, probably the League's oldest current player. Our players fought hard but were gradually outplayed and lost on three boards. Ray did very well to save his endgame and earn a draw under considerable time pressure. View Scorecard :- Ashfield '3' 2½ - 1½ Beeston '2' View Scorecard :- Ashfield '5' ½ - 3½ West Nottingham '3' |
| 16/09/25. 2025-6 Notts League Season Begins
Ashfield chess club played its first over-the-board match of the 2025–6 Notts League last night. kicking off the new season with a win, thanks to victories from Richard, Malcolm, and Nigel. View Scorecard :- Nomads '3' 1 - 3 Ashfield '4' |
| 09/09/25. 12th 4NCL Online Round 1
Online Results, Pairings & Tables 12th 4NCL Online Round 1 Results- Division 1- Guildford '1' ½ - 3½ Ashfield Anonymous 'A' Division 2- Barnet Knights 'A' 2 - 2 Ashfield Anonymous 'B' |
| 09/09/25. David Levens 1939 - 2025
Sad announcement from Neil Graham, “I understand that David passed 6th September, at Kings Mill Hospital, Sutton-in-Ashfield.” A more comprehensive obituary to follow. |
| 07/09/24. 4NCL Online Fixtures added
Dates for the 12th Online 4NCL Season have been added to the website, and can reached via the 4NCL Online Fixtures Link on Left menu. Round 1 fixtures- Tue 09/09/25- Division 1 Guildford 1 v Ashfield Anonymous A Tue 09/09/25- Division 2 Barnet Knights A v Ashfield Anonymous B |
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