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5th Witney Weekend Congress
The 5th Witney Weekend Congress will take place on the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of October at Cokethorpe School. More information and the entry form can be found on the Witney website....
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2017-18 Fixtures
Here is the updated (as of the 03/10) version of the 2017-18 fixtures The post 2017-18 Fixtures appeared first on Cumnor Chess Club, Oxford.
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Merry Christmas
Christmas is finally here and the League has paused for the festivities. The club is open tonight (Thursday the 21st) but closed on the 28th and open again on the 4th January 2018. Tonight will see the...
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Trophy Night
This years Trophy Night presentation will be on Thursday 18th January. A Play-off game was needed to decide the winner of the 2017 Bill Laar Trophy. The game was won by Steve.The winners are: Players...
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New Grades
The new grades from the English Chess Federation have now been published and can be found here. Some players have gained while others have lost points. A special mention goes out to Pedro who has a...
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Grandmaster Peter Wells Simultaneous Display
Grandmaster Peter Wells Simultaneous Display Peter will be holding his annual simultaneous display at Witney Chess Club’s Ducklington Village Hall venue on: Monday 9 April 2018 at 7.15 pm. Grandmaster...
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The Frank Woods Shield Final
So as many of you know by know we have won the Frank Woods Shield! The victory of 5.5 – 0.5 in the final was enough to clinch victory in this years edition. The match was played with the thunder and...
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Cowley Summer Blitz
As Cumnor won the Frank Woods Shield we will be receiving the cup at the Cowley Summer Blitz, so we are hoping for many Cumnnor Players to attend! Cowley Chess Club invites you to its 2018 Summer Blitz...
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Summertime Chess
Please join us for a fun, relaxing couple of evenings of chess at The Como Lounge in Witney, on the 16th August and 23rd August. What: Casual games of chess Where: Como Lounge, 34 Market Square, Witney...
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The New Season
Looking out of my window this morning I can confirm Autumn has clearly started but in good news the chess season kicks off next month! So pop down to the club for some pre-season friendlies this...
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ECF President’s Award for Steve Rumsby,
Cumnor Chess Club would like to offer our congratulations to Steve Rumsby. The following was taken from the ECF Newsletter that has just been published and the Oxfordshire Chess Association website:...
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Sixth Witney Weekend Congress
The playing area on Sunday morning by BrendanThe 6th Witney Weekend Congress will take place on the weekend of the 3rd and 4th November 2018 at Cokethorpe School. More information and the entry form...
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Cowley Christmas Blitz, 3 December 2018
Cowley Chess Club invites you to its 2018 Christmas Blitz Tournament, which will be held on Monday 3 December at Cowley Chess Club (at Rose Hill Methodist Church in the Main Hall downstairs), with...
View ArticleRIP – Derek Punter
Here at Cumnor Chess Club we are very sad to hear the death of Wantage player, Derek Punter. The first team play Wantage 1 tonight. George Spalding “Long standing Wantage Club member Derek Punter, who...
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
As the end of the year approaches there are a few things to announce. The two teams have so far had very differing seasons. Cumnor 1 sit in second place in division 2 with 5 wins and a single loss to...
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Trophy Night
Next Thursday, 17th January will be our annual Trophy Night, the top three players in the two tournaments will each receive a trophy and the top players will get their hands on the prestigious Players...
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Club is closed for one evening
On Thursday 24th January both teams are playing away, Cumnor 1 are playing Oxford University 2 and Cumnor 2 are playing Magdalen College School, this will mean the club will be closed for the evening....
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Silverware on the cards, in the League, Frank Woods Shield or Kidlington?
During the snow storms of last night Cumnor 1 took a big step to achieving promotion to division 1 by beating Banbury 2, 4-2. The result moves Cumnor 1, 6 points clear (with a better head-to-head) of...
View ArticlePlayers Cup and Bill Laar Trophy 2019
This seasons cups have kicked off and can be found below. There is still time to enter but for the best chance to win get involved as soon as possible. #NamePlayedWinDrawLossPoints 1Nigel22002...
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Cumnor 1 win the League
Last night saw Banbury 2 travel down to Oxford University for a match which would have an affect over here in Cumnor. Cumnor 1 have been sat on the summit of the Oxford and District Chess League 2 for...
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