NEWPORT CHESS CLUB WELCOMES NEW PLAYERS
Newport chess club has been competing in the Shropshire Leagues for over 30 years. We have teams entered in every division, a highly diverse age range and a vast array of talent. We welcome new members of all standards, whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned veteran
Newport Chess Club meet every Tuesday 7.30pm at the Royal British Legion. New members are always welcome. Any enquiries can be sent to dggriffiths@btinternet.com.
Newport Junior Chess Club
Newport Junior Chess Club runs every Tuesday 6.30pm-7.30pm prior to the main club. Open to Juniors aged 10-18, our volunteers will provide weekly coaching tailored to your level whilst running regular tournaments and events. Our junior team competes in the Shropshire League. Find more information and register your place here.
Newport Championship
The Newport Championship is a internal club tournament ran across the season. Track progress of players and view past winners here.
Summer Events
Every summer Newport becomes the hub of chess in Shropshire as players from across the county compete in our blitz and crazy chess nights. View past results here.
Shropshire League
Newport competes in both standard and rapidplay formats across all divisions of the shropshire league. Track our current seasons progress here.