Welcome

If you are interested in playing league chess or simply wish to play social chess you will be very welcome! We meet on Wednesdays from 7 pm.

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In order to join the club you need to be a member of the Coleshill Social Club, this will cost you approximately £30. The fee to be a league playing member of the chess club is £75 and under 18s are charged £25. In addition, league playing members are required to pay their own ECF fee, which is currently £21. Members not wishing to play league chess pay £25. New members pay nothing on their first visit and £2 for each subsequent visit.


Coleshill Social Club fees last for twelve months from the day of joining. Chess Club full fees are payable by the last day of May or half by the last day of May and the residue by the last day of September. A pro rata rate will be charged for new members joining after the last day of June. Fees can be paid by cash, cheque or Bank Transfer. 


The overall membership will therefore cost in the region of £125. Over the course of the year this equates to £2.40 per week for some of the best playing conditions in the league and an extremely friendly club.

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A list of fixtures for both the Birmingham League and Coventry League is available by clicking the fixtures tab and the Stats tab gives details of all playing members results during the season.

 

Please contact Des Green on 07395 291643 or 0121 246 2295 for further details.




About us


Coleshill Chess Club was founded on Wednesday 4th May 2016. Des Green was appointed as the club secretary and applications were made to play in the Birmingham & District Chess League and the Cannock & District Chess League. The team finished a creditable 5th out of 13 in Division 6 of the Birmingham League and Paul Barrett won the first trophy for the fledgling club when he was victorious in the Division 6 Individual Tournament. The Cannock League team finished bottom in a division of 4 teams.

The following season, 2017/18, following an increase in membership the club fielded two teams in Division 6 of the Birmingham League comprising 12 teams. Promotion was achieved to Division 5 by the "A" team when they finished second to a strong University of Birmingham team. The "B" team finished in 8th position. The Cannock League team finished 4th in a division of 5 teams.

2018/19 season resulted in the Division 5 team finishing top of the Birmingham League of 12 and gaining promotion to Division 4. The Division 6 team finished 12th out of 14. The club also reached the final of the Dudley M Townshend Trophy losing to an extremely strong Redditch outfit. Individual success came with Tom Vanes winning the Birmingham League's Under 80 tournament, Paul Barrett appeared in his second final but was defeated in the Under 120 section. The Cannock League team lost only one match all season and finished 3rd out of 5 in a very tight campaign. Richard Bailey became the first winner of the Ray Dolan Trophy when he was successful in the tournament for players graded less than 100. Richard also reached the final of the Robert Ward Plate.





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 Contact: Des Green

 Phone: 07395 291643

 Email: desgreen63@virginmedia.com

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Honours


COLESHILL CHESS CLUB

Team Honours

Runners-up - Division 6 -Birmingham & District Chess League 2017/2018

Champions - Division 5 - Birmingham & District Chess League 2018/2019

Runners-up - Dudley M Townshend Memorial Trophy 2018/2019

Runners-up - Birmingham & District Chess League - Team Lightning Tournament - Section C - 2019

Champions - Birmingham & District Minor League - 2018/2019

Runners-up - Division 4 - Birmingham & District Chess League 2019/2020

Winners - Dudley M Townshend Memorial Trophy 2019/2020

Winners - Birmingham & District Chess League - Team Lightning Tournament - Section C - 2020

Runners-up - Homer Trophy - 2022/2023

Champions - Birmingham & District Chess League Minor Division - 2022/2023

Individual Honours

Paul Barrett - Birmingham & District Chess League Division 6 Individual Tournament winner 2016/2017

                         Birmingham & District Chess League Maximum 120 Individual Tournament Runner--up 2018/2019

                         Cannock & District Chess League - Runner-up in the Robert Ward Plate - 2019/2020

Richard Bailey - Cannock & District Chess League - Winner of the Ray Dolan Trophy - 2018/2019

                              Cannock & District Chess League - Runner-up in the Robert Ward Plate - 2018/2019

                              Cannock & District Chess League - Winner of the Robert Ward Plate 2019/2020

Malcolm Jones - Braille Chess Association Summer Points Ladder - Winner  2020

                             Braille Chess Association Summer Points Ladder - Winner 2021

Tom Vanes - Birmingham & District Chess League Maximum 80 Individual Tournament Winner 2018/2019

                    - Birmingham & District Chess League Maximum 1600 Individual Tournament Winner 2022/2023

Kieran Mills - Cannock & District Chess League - Runner-up in The Ray Dolan Trophy - 2019/2020

                     - Birmingham & District Chess League Maximum 80 Individual Tournament Runner-up 2019/2020

Eamon Murphy - Birmingham & District Chess League Maximum 1450 Individual Tournament Runner-up 2022/2023

Des Green - Birmingham & District Chess League Maximum 1300 Individual Tournament Runner-up 2022/2023


Administrative roles

Des Green - President of the Birmingham & District Chess League - 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022

                   - President of the Cannock & District Chess League - 2017-2019

                   


News


 ColeshillChess
Losing sequence continues!
18 Dec 25

Monday 15th December 2025 and in BDCL Division 4, Coleshill visited and lost to Oscott by 3 - 2. The Coleshill team was, Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Ray Bettam and Richard Bailey.  Wednesday 17th December 2025 and a home defeat for Coleshill 'B' in a BDCL Division 5 clash with Kynoch 'B'. Coleshill team lined up as Gary Haycock, Malcolm Jones, Chris Hubbocks and Joe Timothy.

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Two more defeats in the week but a small success!
11 Dec 25
Monday 8th December 2025 and the Coleshill 5A team travelled to play Kynoch 5A in a BDCL Division 5 fixture. The team of Malcolm Phipps, Steve Judd, Eamon Murphy and Des Green battled hard but went down by 3.5 to 0.5. On the same evening, Geoff Stokes was successful in his BDCL Max 1300 Individual Tournament quarter final replay against Arthur McCumiskey of Solihull. The team of Rob Payne, Gary Haycock, Nigel Terry and Chris Hubbocks entertained Solihull 5B in another Division 5 fixture and were defeated 3 - 1 on Wednesday 10th December 2025.
 ColeshillChess
Solihull too strong
05 Dec 25

Wednesday 3rd December 2025 and Coleshill played host to two Solihull teams. In the BDCL Division 5, the team of Malcolm Phipps, Eamon Murphy, Geoff Stokes and Rob Payne were defeated 2.5 to 1.5 by Solihull 'C'. A youthful BDCL Minor Division team from Solihull 'B' defeated Gary Haycock, Malcolm Jones and Andy Glover 2 - 1. On the same evening, Chris Hubbocks was defeated in the Quarter Final of the BDCL Max 1300 Individual Tournament.

 ColeshillChess
Three matches, one victory
27 Nov 25

On Monday 24th November 2025 the BDCL Minor Division team of Geoff Stokes, Des Green and Andy Glover travelled to Ward End Social and were beaten 3 - 0. The following evening, the Coventry League Division two team travelled to and beat Coventry 'B' by 3 - 1. The successful team was Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett and Ray Bettam. Wednesday 26th November 2025 witnessed a BDCL Division 5 defeat for the Coleshill 'A' team at home against Walsall Kipping by 3.5 to 1.5. The team was depleted with captain Steve Judd falling ill on the day and one player not turning up! The team was Malcolm Phipps, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock.

 ColeshillChess
Coventry League defeat at home
20 Nov 25

Tuesday 18th November 2025 and Geoff Stokes remains in the BDCL Max 1300 Individual Tournament after a draw against Arthur McCumiskey of Solihull Chess Club. A date for the replay has yet to be agreed. On Wednesday 19th November 2025 the Coventry League Division 2 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett and Ray Bettam were defeated when they entertained Nuneaton 'B' at the Coleshill Social Club by a score of 2.5 to 1.5.

 ColeshillChess
Two defeats!
17 Nov 25

Tuesday 11th November 2025, Coventry League Division 2, Rugby 'A'  4  Coleshill  0, Coleshill team was Graham Barrett, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy and Geoff Stokes. On Wednesday 12th November the Coleshill 5B team of Rob Payne, Gary Haycock, Nigel Terry and Malcolm Jones entertained Shirley & Wythall in the BDCL Division 5 and were defeated 3.5 to 0.5. In addition, Malcolm Jones suffered a defeat on Tuesday in the Quarter Final of the BDCL Max 1300 Individual Trophy when he travelled to play Ben Haines of Longbridge Chess Club.

 ColeshillChess
Three matches, three different results
07 Nov 25

Wednesday 5th November 2025 and the BDCL Division 4 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Richard Bailey and Ray Bettam travelled to and drew with Solihull 2.5 to 2.5. On the same evening the BDCL Div 5A team of Malcolm Phipps, Eamon Murphy, Steve Judd and Gary Haycock entertained and beat Kynoch 5B by 2.5 to 1.5. On Thursday 6th November 2025 the BDCL Minor Division team of Geoff Stokes, Malcolm Jones and Andy Glover were defeated 2 - 1 at South Birmingham.


 ColeshillChess
A mixed week
31 Oct 25

Two matches in a week resulted in a draw and a defeat. On Tuesday 28th October 2025 the Coventry League Division 2 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett and Ray Bettam travelled to play Coventry "C" and returned with a 2-2 draw. Thursday 30th October 2025 and a much depleted team for the Coleshill 5B match were beaten 3 - 1 by a strong Walsall Kipping team. The Coleshill team was Rob Payne, Des Green, Chris Hubbocks and Joe Timothy (making his league debut).

 ColeshillChess
Two matches, two defeats
27 Oct 25

On Wednesday 22nd October 2025, Coleshill Chess Club hosted two matches and suffered two defeats. The BDCL Division 5A team of Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett, Steve Judd and Eamon Murphy were beaten 3 - 1 by a strong Solihull 5A outfit. On the same evening, the Coventry League Division 2 team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Ray Bettam and Gary Haycock went down by 2.5 to 1.5 against the University of Warwick 'C' team. However the club have lodged an appeal over a possible board violation order by the visitors.

 ColeshillChess
One win and one loss
17 Oct 25

Wednesday 15th October 2025 and two matches were played at the Coleshill Social Club. The Division 4 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Richard Bailey and Ray Bettam defeated Halesowen 4 - 1. The Division 5B team of Gary Haycock, Malcolm Jones, Nigel Terry and Des Green were defeated 4 - 0 by a very strong Redditch 'A' team.

 ColeshillChess
A good start to the Coventry League
15 Oct 25

On Tuesday 14th October 2025, Coleshill Chess Club began their venture into the second Division of the Coventry Chess League with an away victory by 2.5 to 1.5 against Coventry 'C'. The team was Paul Roper, Ray Bettam (captain), Steve Judd and Eamon Murphy.

 ColeshillChess
A mixed start to October
09 Oct 25

Wednesday 1st October 2025 started off with two matches in the first round of the BDCL Townshend Trophy. The Division team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Richard Bailey and Ray Bettam travelled to play fellow Division 4 opponents Solihull. They progressed to the second round with a 3 - 2 victory. Not such good news for the Division 5A outfit who, despite a handicap advantage of 0.5 were beaten by Division 4 Kynoch by 4 - 1.5. The team was Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett, Steve Judd, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock. On Wednesday 8th October 2025, the BDCL Minor Division team gained their first points of the season at the third attempt when they beat local rivals Sutton Coldfield by 2 - 1. Geoff Stokes, Malcolm Jones and Des Green gained the victory.

 ColeshillChess
A busy end to September
09 Oct 25

Tuesday 23rd September 2025 and two of Coleshill's teams were on their travels. The BDCL Division 4 team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Richard Bailey, Ray Bettam and Geoff Stokes travelled to Stourbridge and returned with a 2.5 - 2.5 draw. Meanwhile the Minor Division trio of Malcolm Jones, Des Green and debutant Chris Horrocks made the journey to Rednal to play against Longbridge Chess Club. They were soundly defeated 3 - 0. The Division 5A team rounded off the week with a creditable 2 - 2 draw on Thursday 25th September at Shirley & Wythall Chess Club. The team was Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett, Eamon Murphy and Geoff Stokes.

 ColeshillChess
Minor Division team defeated
18 Sep 25

On Wednesday 17th September 2025, the Minor Division team were defeated in their opening match by Kynoch with a 1 - 2 scoreline. Coleshill team was Geoff Stokes, Andy Glover and Des Green. They have another match on Tuesday 23rd September when they travelled to play Longbridge.

 ColeshillChess
Division 4 team start with a win.
12 Sep 25

The division 4 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Richard Bailey and Ray Bettam won their first match of the season with a 3.5 to 1.5 win over Birmingham St George's who turned up at Coleshill with only four players.

 ColeshillChess
A new season
04 Sep 25

The 2025/2026 Chess season got off to a start on Wednesday 3rd September.Birmingham League rules dictate that when two teams from the same club are in the same division that they must play one another in the first league match of the season. The encounter between Coleshill's Division 5 teams resulted in a 4 - 0 win for the A team.

 ColeshillChess
From the AGM
17 Jun 25

Sixteen established, new and prospective members attended the AGM on 14th May 2025. The following officers were elected: Chairman - Graham Barrett, Secretary and Treasurer - Des Green, Assistant Treasurer - Malcolm Jones, Publicity Officer - Steve Judd, and Safeguarding Officer - Steve Charlton. The club will have four team in the Birmingham & District Chess League - one in Division 4, two in Division 5 and one in the Minor Division. One team will play in Division 2 of the Coventry Chess League. There would also be two internal tournaments played throughout the season.

 ColeshillChess
AGM
13 May 25
The AGM of Coleshill Chess Club will take place at the Coleshill Social Club on Wednesday 14th May 2025. If you are curious or interested to see what we are about, please come along for a 7:30 pm start. We are always looking for new players whether experienced or not!
 ColeshillChess
A draw and confusion!
01 May 25
On Tuesday 29th April 2025 the Division 4 team, already relegated, made the journey to Mercia against opponents who needed a point to ensure a relegation play off against Shirley & Wythall. The draw was achieved, 2.5 to 2.5, thanks to the efforts of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Rob Payne. The following evening the Mercia Division 3 team defaulted their match against Coleshill. The three league points awarded to Coleshill results in them being awarded a play off relegation match against Shirley & Wythall. The confusion has arisen by Shirley & Wythall, quite correctly in our view, having to play this match due to Mercia defaulting. We will leave this to the league to resolve!
 ColeshillChess
Defeated by promoted Stourbridge
23 Apr 25
Tuesday 22nd April 2025 and a depleted Coleshill team, containing three reserves, travelled to play a Stourbridge side looking for a win to secure promotion. The Coleshill team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Richard Bailey, Steve Judd and Des Green were heavily out graded on all boards but fought valiantly and never disgraced themselves despite a 5.5 to 0.5 defeat. This leaves Coleshill needing to win their last match of the season, at home against Mercia, to secure a win to force a relegation play off against Shirley & Wythall.
 ColeshillChess
Third time unlucky!
15 Apr 25
On Monday 14th April 2025 the Division 5 team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Des Green travelled to play their last match of the season against Kynoch 'B'. This was to be the third time that the fixture was due to be played, Coleshill having requested two earlier postponements following medical issues. Third time proved to be unlucky as the home team were unable to locate the key to their storeroom where all of their equipment is housed! The clubs agreed that with no alternative date being agreeable to both team that they would advise the league accordingly and suggest that the fixture be declared a no result. The league have yet to confirm their decision.
 ColeshillChess
Coventry squad win and Div 4 defeated
10 Apr 25
Tuesday 8th April 2025 and Peter Thompson, Ray Bettam, Steve Judd and Des Green travelled to play Nuneaton 'D' in the last Coventry League fixture of the season already champions of the third division. They returned with a 2.5 to 1.5 result. The following evening, the BDCL Division 4 team entertained Oscott in their penultimate league fixture of the season. An experienced Oscott team took the honours against Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Gary Haycock, Rob Payne and Geoff Stokes  by 3.5 to 1.5.
 ColeshillChess
A mixed set of results
06 Apr 25
Tuesday 1st April 2025 witnessed a good away victory for the Coventry League Division 3 team of Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Paul Barrett and Eamon Murphy who travelled to play Rugby 'B' in a reverse fixture from the previous week. They returned with a comprehensive 3.5 to 0.5 win to increase their lead in the already won league The following evening a depleted BDCL Division 5 team consisting of Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes, Ostap Snihura and Andy Glover were beaten 3-1 in their visit to play Solihull 'B'. The third match of the week on Thursday 3rd April 2025 resulted in the BDCL Division 4 team, albeit with only four players, were soundly beaten by league champions University of Birmingham by 4.5 to 0.5. Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock battled well against all of their opponents graded in excess of 1700!
 ColeshillChess
A win, a draw and a defeat
27 Mar 25
Monday 24th March 2025 started well with a win by 2 - 1 for the BDCL -Minor Division team. The last match of the season was played by Gary Haycock, Geoff Stokes and Andy Glover. A draw on Wednesday 26th March 2025 saw the Coleshill team crowned as Champions of the Coventry League Division 3. A score of 2-2 in the home match against Rugby 'B' ensured that the team cannot be caught. The Coleshill team was Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Paul Barrett and Eamon Murphy. The defeat came on the same evening when the BDCL Division 5 team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Nigel Terry were defeated by 3-1.
 ColeshillChess
One win and one defeat
20 Mar 25
On Monday 17th March 2025 the BDCL Division 4 team travelled to Birmingham St George's hoping to add to their first league point of the season gained last week. They went close and were defeated 3-2 by one the top teams in this year's Division 4. The gallant team was Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Steve Judd, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock. On Wednesday 19th March 2025 the Coventry League Division 3 team enhanced their chance of winning the League title with a comprehensive 3.5 to 0.5 over Coventry 'E' who arrived with only three players. The team that played was Peter Thompson, Paul Roper and Paul Barrett with Ray Bettam claiming the default win.
 ColeshillChess
Top of the league and the magnificent 7
13 Mar 25
On Tuesday 11th March 2025 the Coventry League team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Ray Bettam and Eamon Murphy were victorious when they visited University of Warwick 'D' and won by 3-1 to go to the top of the league. On Wednesday 12th March 2025 the club only had seven players available due to a variety of reasons. The BDCL Division 4 team of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy and Malcolm Jones played out a 2 - 2 draw with high flying Stourbridge  to gain their first league point of the season. On the same evening the BDCL Minor Division of Ostap Snihura, Des Green and Andy Glover went down to Solihull 'B' by 2.5 to 0.5. Many thanks to the Magnificent Seven for their efforts on the night.
 ColeshillChess
Relegation beckons and still winless
06 Mar 25
Tuesday 5th March 2025 and relegation took another step towards reality when the BDCL - Division 3 team were beaten 3.5 to 2.5 when they visited fellow strugglers Olton 'B'. The much depleted team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Paul Barrett, Ray Bettam and Rob Payne battled well but are now relying on other teams to slip up in the final run in. The following evening, Wednesday 5th March 2025, the BDCL - Division 5 team were well beaten on home soil by Solihull 'A'. Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Nigel Terry were powerless to stop their opponents from gaining a comprehensive whitewash and remain winless in the league.
 ColeshillChess
Three defeats in a week
28 Feb 25
Three teams were in action and all suffered a defeat this week. On Monday 24th February 2025 the BDCL Division 4 team of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Des Green were defeated at Halesowen by 3 - 2. Wednesday 26th February 2025 and the BDCL Division 3 team suffered a defeat in their bid to avoid relegation when they were defeated at home by Olton 'A' 4 - 2. The team was Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Paul Barrett, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock. On the same evening the BDCL Minor Division team were defeated at Solihull 'C' by 2.5 to 0.5 to virtually take away any chance of winning the league. Steve Judd, Geoff Stokes and Andy Glover represented the club.
 ColeshillChess
Three matches, three different results
23 Feb 25
The week started with the BDCL Division 5 team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Des Green travelling to Minworth to play Sutton Coldfield 'B' on Monday 17th February 2025. They were defeated 3 - 1. The following evening Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Ray Bettam and Eamon Murphy returned to winning ways in the Coventry League with a 2.5 to 1.5 win away to Coventry 'E'. The third match of the week witnessed a 1.5 to 1.5 home draw against Solihull 'A' in the BDCL Minor Division. Coleshill were represented by Steve Judd, Rob Payne and Andy Glover.
 ColeshillChess
A good point gained for Div 3 team
16 Feb 25
Three matches last week. On Wednesday 12th February the BDCL Division 5 team lost a home match against a strong Walsall Kipping outfit by 3-1. The Coleshill team was Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Nigel Terry. On the same evening at Coleshill, there was a first defeat of the season for the Coventry League team by a similar margin of 3-1 against Nuneaton 'C'. Coleshill were represented by Graham Barrett, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy and Des Green. Thursday 13th February saw the BDCL Division 3 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett and Gary Haycock gain a valuable point in their bid to avoid relegation with their 3-3 draw at Shirley & Wythall.
 ColeshillChess
A win and a defeat
09 Feb 25
On Wednesday 5th February 2025 the club enjoyed a win and suffered a defeat in two different competitions. The victory came in the Coventry League where the team of Paul Roper, Steve Judd, Malcolm Phipps and Paul Barrett beat visitors Rugby 'C' by 3-1 to continue their 100% start in Division 3. On the same evening, Solihull proved to be too strong in their Birmingham League  Division 4 visit to Coleshill winning by 5-0. The Coleshill team was Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Rob Payne.
 ColeshillChess
Two matches - Two wins!
30 Jan 25
On Monday 27th January 2025 the Minor team of Steve Judd, Gary Haycock and Andy Glover were victorious by 2 - 1 when they visited Kynoch. This victory elevates the team to the top of the league. The following evening, Tuesday 28th January 2025 the team of Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Ray Bettam and Eamon Murphy travelled to play Nuneaton 'C' in the Coventry League. They were successful 2.5 to 1.5 and remain unbeaten after four league matches.
 ColeshillChess
Defeated in a fridge!
25 Jan 25
On Wednesday 22nd January 2025 the Division 5 team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Des Green travelled to South Birmingham. The 4 - 0 defeat suffered was played in the coldest room imaginable. All players kept their coats on and it was an absolute pleasure to go outdoors and turn on the car heater for the journey home.
 ColeshillChess
Two Trophy defeats
16 Jan 25
Wednesday 15th January 2025 saw the Trophy aspirations of both of Coleshill's teams end against higher graded teams. A depleted Division Three team suffered a whitewash with a 6 - 0 defeat to Tamworth from Division 2. The result was made to look a little better with Coleshill receiving a 1.5 handicap advantage. The Coleshill team was Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Paul Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Malcolm Jones and Des Green. Final recorded score, Coleshill 1.5 Tamworth 6. On the same evening the Division 4 team of Ray Bettam, Steve Judd, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Rob Payne were defeated 3-2.
 ColeshillChess
A busy first week in 2025
11 Jan 25
Two matches on Wednesday 8th January and one on the following night witnessed a busy start to 2025. The BDCL Division 5 team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Ostap Snihura and Des Green recorded a 2 - 2 draw when they entertained Shirley & Wythall on Wednesday evening. On the same night the Coventry League team of Paul Roper, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock returned from their trip to Daventry with a defeat by 3.5 to 2 in the Quarter Final of the K.O. Cup. The BDCL Minor team of Steve Judd, Gary Haycock and Geoff Stokes travelled to Lichfield on Thursday evening and returned victorious by 2 - 1. This result sends them to the top of the league.
 ColeshillChess
Minor team victory
20 Dec 24
On Wednesday 18th December 2024 the Minor Division team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones and Andy Glover defeated Longbridge 2.5 to 0.5 to move into second place in the league. Following an appeal by Coleshill regarding a board order violation by Sutton Coldfield in last week's match, the league have awarded the match to Coleshill by a 6 - 0 scoreline. The Division Five match postponed from last week has been arranged for Monday 27th January 2025.
 ColeshillChess
A loss and a postponement
10 Dec 24
Two away matches were scheduled for Monday 9th December 2024. The BDCL Division Three team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett and Eamon Murphy travelled to local rivals Sutton Coldfield and were defeated 4.5 to 1.5. The scheduled BDCL Division Five match against Kynoch 'B' was called off at lunchtime due to a medical emergency within the Coleshill team. It remains to be seen whether Kynoch claim the match or agree to a new date for the fixture.
 ColeshillChess
Minor Division team win
05 Dec 24
The Minor Division team of Steve Judd, Geoff Stokes and Andy Glover were successful on Wednesday 4th December 2025 when they defeated local rivals Ward End Social 2 - 1. On the same evening, the Coventry League team were due to face Rugby 'C' at home in the first round of the Knock Out Cup. However, their opponents were unable to raise a team and thus Coleshill will be included in the second round of this competition to be played in early 2025.
 ColeshillChess
One win and one defeat.
30 Nov 24
A depleted Division 4 team travelled to Central Birmingham on Tuesday 26th November 2024. The team of Steve Judd, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock, Rob Payne and Des Green were out graded on all boards and were defeated 3.5 to 1.5. In contrast, the Coventry League team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett and Eamon Murphy defeated Nuneaton 'D' by 3.5 to 0.5 to continue their unbeaten start to life in Division 3.
 ColeshillChess
First point for Div 5 team
17 Nov 24
Monday 11th November 2024 witnessed the first league point gained for the Coleshill Division 5 team. The team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Des Green travelled to local rivals Ward End Social and returned with their first league point of the season after recording a 2 - 2 draw. Steve Judd and Des Green were in action again on Wednesday 13th November 2024 in the BDCL Max 1300 Individual Tournament. Steve lost his first round match against his Halesowen opponent and Des suffered the same fate in his first round replay against his Solihull opponent. There was a win for Eamon Murphy in the Club Championship when he defeated Paul Barrett and Malcolm Jones and Geoff Stokes drew their game in the Coleshill Shadow League.
 ColeshillChess
Another set of mixed results
10 Nov 24
It was a busy evening at Coleshill Chess Club on Wednesday 6th November 2024 with eleven boards in action. The Division 4 team of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Steve Judd, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock were defeated 4 -1 by a strong Shirley & Wythall team. There was success for the Coventry League team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett and Malcolm Phipps who defeated the University of Warwick 'D' by 3.5 to 0.5. Individual games were also played in the BDCL Max 1600 Individual Tournament - Round 1 and the Club Championship Round 4. In the BDCL Tournament, Paul Barrett lost to his Olton opponent and the Club Championship Geoff Stokes defeated Nigel Terry. Des Green was also in action at Solihull where he drew his first round game in the BDCL Max 1300 Individual Tournament.
 ColeshillChess
Mixed results
31 Oct 24
A mixed set of results for the Coleshill club this week. On Tuesday 29th October 2024 the team of Peter Thompson, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock travelled to play Rugby 'C' in their first match in the Coventry League. They were assisted in their quest when the hosts defaulted on one board that resulted in a 2.5 to 1.5 for Coleshill. The following evening, Wednesday 30th October 2024 the Minor team of Geoff Stokes, Des Green and Andy Glover were outplayed 2 - 1 by a youthful Coleshill 'C' outfit who therefore recorded their first win one the season. Ray Bettam was in action again in the first round of the Birmingham & District League Maximum 1600 Individual Tournament. He exited the competition after being beaten by Jim Gillespie of Olton Chess Club.
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Struggling to find a win
25 Oct 24
The club are finding the going tough with two more defeats. On Wednesday 23rd October 2024 the Division 3 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett and Ray Bettam had home advantage against South Birmingham 'B' and were on the wrong end of a 4 - 2 scoreline. The following evening, Thursday 24th October 2024, the Division 4 team of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Geoff Stokes travelled to Longbridge to play a team outgrowing them by over 200 points per player. They battled well but were finally defeated by 3.5 to 1.5 and are still searching for their first league points of the season.
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Three matches and three defeats
17 Oct 24
A bad week for results but out graded heavily in most games. On Tuesday 15th October 2024, the team of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Des Green travelled to Moseley to play South Birmingham 'A' in a BDCL Division 4 encounter. The home team were triumphant by 4.5 to 0.5. The following evening, Wednesday 16th October 2024, the BDCL Division 5 team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Des Green were beaten on their own boards by Lichfield 3-1. On the same evening the BDCL Minor Division team of Gary Haycock, Nigel Terry and Andy Glover made the trip to play Solihull 'A' in a fixture between two teams with a 100% record. The Coleshill boys were defeated 2 - 1 thus losing their unbeaten record.
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Two matches, two defeats
10 Oct 24
On Tuesday 8th October 2024 the Division 3 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett and Steve Judd travelled to Moseley to play South Birmingham 'A'. The home team proved to be just too strong and were victorious by 3.5 to 2.5. The following night, Wednesday 9th October 2024, the Division 4 team played their first league match of the season. The team of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Rob Payne were defeated by 2 - 3.
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Two out of three ain't bad!
04 Oct 24
A busy week of chess for the Coleshill players. Wednesday 2nd October 2024 witnessed two matches at the home venue. A depleted Division 3 team scored an impressive 3.5 to 2.5 victory against a strong Redditch outfit. The team was Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Paul Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Ray Bettam and Eamon Murphy. On adjacent tables, Zion Hartop, Nigel Terry and Andy Glover continued a fine start to the season with their third victory in the Minor Division with a 2 - 1 win against Kynoch. The following evening, Thursday 3rd October, the Division 5 team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Des Green endured a cold evening at Longbridge and went down by 0.5 to 3.5.
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Mixed Trophy results
26 Sep 24
Wednesday 25th September 2024 witnessed eleven boards in operation in the first rounds of the BDCL Trophy competitions. The Division three team were forced to play two reserves in their Terrill Trophy match against a very strong South Birmingham team from Division 2. Coleshill received a handicap allowance of 1.5 points. This proved to of no real advantage as the team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett, Des Green and Geoff Stokes were defeated by 4.5 to 3. Also in operation was the Division four team who entertained Kynoch 5B in the Townshend Trophy. Kynoch received a 0.5 handicap. The Coleshill team of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Rob Payne and Steve Judd progressed to the next round round with a 3 - 2.5 victory.
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Minor Division team record second win
19 Sep 24
On Wednesday 18th September 2024, the Minor Division team of Steve Judd, Geoff Stokes and Andy Glover welcomed Lichfield in the BDCL Minor Division. The team recorded a 2-1 win to continue their winning start to the season.
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Defeat for Division 5 opener
12 Sep 24
On Wednesday 11th September 2024, the Coleshill Division 5 team welcomed local rivals Sutton Coldfield "A" for their first league match of the season. The team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Nigel Terry were heavily out graded on all boards and were defeated 3 - 1.
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First results for the new season
06 Sep 24
Two of our teams were in action on Thursday 5th September in the Birmingham and District Chess League. The Division 3 team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett, Richard Bailey and Gary Haycock travelled to face Lichfield. Their opponents proved to be too strong and won by 5-1. Meanwhile the Minor Division team of Rob Payne, Geoff Stokes and Des Green were successful on their travels to Longbridge and returned with a 2-1 victory.
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AGM
24 May 24
The AGM was delayed for a week and was held on Wednesday 15th May 2024. All of the officers were elected en bloc and a Safeguarding Officer was appointed. The club will be playing in the Birmingham League with teams in Division 3, Division 4 (provisionally), Division 5 and the Minor Division. There will also be a team playing in Division 3 of the Coventry League for the first time. This will ensure that members have access to more games during the season.
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Coleshill Club Champion
03 May 24
Wednesday 1st May 2024 witnessed the last remaining games of the season in the Coleshill Club Championship. After six rounds of a Swiss Tournament, Ray Bettam was crowned the first Coleshill Club Champion. Eleven members contested the tournament organised by Peter Thompson.The AGM will be held on Wednesday 8th May 2024 commencing at 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome! Come along and have a look at our wonderful facilities. All playing strengths and beginners are invited are invited. If you are curious, we hope to see you next week.
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Board violation hands Coleshill 5B a win
26 Apr 24
The last game of the season for the 5B team was held on Wednesday 27th April 2024. The result on the night was a win for the visitors, South Birmingham 3-1. This however was changed to a 4 - 0 victory for the home team as South Birmingham were guilty of a board violation. Their board 2 player was graded more than 100 points above their board 1 player. They had also defaulted their board 4 who failed to arrive. The Coleshill team was Phillip Parnell, Rob Payne, Malcolm Jones and Ostap Snihura.
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5A Team finish with a draw
16 Apr 24
On Monday 15th April 2024 the Division 5A team travelled to local rivals Sutton Coldfield for their last match of the season. The team of Richard Bailey, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock cemented a third place finish in the league with a 2 - 2 draw.
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Defeat in last match
10 Apr 24
The Division 3 team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett, Ray Bettam and Eamon Murphy returned home from their last match of the season at Mercia Chess Club on Tuesday 9th April 2024 with a 4 - 2 defeat.
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Last away match defeat
04 Apr 24
On Wednesday 3rd April 2024, the Coleshill Division 5B team played their last away match of the season. They travelled to play Coleshill 5A and the team of Rob Payne, Malcolm Jones, Des Green and Andy Glover were soundly beaten 4 - 0.
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Home defeat for 5B team
28 Mar 24
On Wednesday 27th March 2024 the Coleshill 5B team of Phillip Parnell, Rob Payne, Malcolm Jones and Andy Glover suffered a home defeat 3 - 1 to Redditch who heavily out graded all members of the Coleshill team.
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Third in the league
26 Mar 24
On Monday 25th March 2024 the Coleshill 5A team moved into third place in the league with a 2.5 to 1.5 away victory over Ward End Social. The team was Richard Bailey, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock.
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Three in a row!
21 Mar 24
On Wednesday 20th March 2024 the Coleshill 5A team won their third match on the trot when they defeated Walsall Kipping in a home fixture by 3 - 1. The team was Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Rob Payne. This moves the team into third place in the league.
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Defeat at Lichfield
08 Mar 24
On Thursday 7th March 2024 the Division 5B team of Phillip Parnell, Rob Payne, Malcolm Jones and Des Green were defeated 3.5 to 0.5 on their visit to Lichfield. This was their second consecutive Thursday trip. 
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Longbridge toppled!
07 Mar 24
On Wednesday 6th March 2024 the Division 5A team entertained unbeaten Longbridge. The team of Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Zion Hartop gained revenge for the defeat of the Coleshill 5B team when completing a 2.5 to 1.5 victory.
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Whitewash at Longbridge
01 Mar 24
On Thursday 29th February 2024 the Division 5B team of Phillip Parnell, Rob Payne, Malcolm Jones and Des Green travelled to unbeaten Longbridge for a BDCL Division 5 fixture. Out graded by an average of over 300 per board they were well beaten 4 - 0.
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A win at South Birmingham
29 Feb 24
On Wednesday 28th February 2024 the Division 5A team of Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Andy Glover travelled to undefeated South Birmingham. They returned with a 2.5 to 1.5 victory.
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Semi Final heartbreak
22 Feb 24
On Wednesday 21st February 2024 the Division 5A team travelled to play Solihull 5A in the semi final of the Barrington Trophy. The team of Richard Bailey, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Phillip Parnell left disappointed after a defeat by 3.5 to 1.5.
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Defeat at Mutual Circle
21 Feb 24
On Tuesday 20th February 2024 the Division 3 team travelled into the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter to play second placed Mutual Circle. The team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett, Gary Haycock and Des Green were heavily out graded on five of the boards. They fought bravely and were not disgraced when losing 4.5 to 1.5.
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Draw at Kynoch
06 Feb 24
On Monday 5th February 2024 the Division 3 team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Paul Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Tom Vanes and Gary Haycock travelled to play Kynoch. They returned with a creditable 3 - 3 draw.
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Good away victory
01 Feb 24
On Wednesday 31st January 2024 the Division 5A team of Richard Bailey, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock travelled to play Redditch in a BDCL match. They were victorious by 3.5 to 0.5.
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A point and win by default
26 Jan 24
On Wednesday 24th January 2024 the Division 3 team of Peter Thompson, John Smith, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett and Gary Haycock played out a creditable 3 - 3 draw at the Coleshill Social against a strong Shirley and Wythall team. The following evening, Thursday 25th January, the Division 5B team of Phillip Parnell, Rob Payne, Malcolm Jones and Des Green travelled to Walsall Kipping. Unfortunately Rob Payne was detained in heavy traffic and never made the venue giving the home team a board victory. The final result was Walsall Kipping 2.5 Coleshill "B" 1.5. However, for the second game in succession the home team were guilty of a board violation resulting in Coleshill being awarded the match 4 - 0.
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Mixed fortunes in the Trophies
18 Jan 24
On Wednesday 17th January 2024 two Coleshill teams were involved in Quarter Final ties in Trophy competitions. The Division 3 team were drawn away to Redditch from Division 1. This was a daunting task and despite been given a 3.5 point handicap advantage it was always going to be a tough struggle. A major problem on the M42 resulted in Paul Barrett abandoning his journey after being motionless in his vehicle for over two hours. Malcolm Phipps suffered a similar experience and arrived at the playing venue with only six minutes remaining on his clock. The four members who managed to arrive in time put up a good fight but the final score was Redditch 5.5 Coleshill 4. The selected team was Peter Thompson, Paul Barrett, Tom Vanes, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett and Rob Payne.The Division 5 team of Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock, Phillip Parnell and Malcolm Jones faced another tricky tie when they entertained Stourbridge from Division 4. The half point advantage given to Coleshill proved decisive as on the night the teams were locked at 2.5 each. The half point handicap advantage resulted in Coleshill moving into the semi finals with a 3 - 2.5 win.
 ColeshillChess    18 Dec 25
Losing sequence continues!

Monday 15th December 2025 and in BDCL Division 4, Coleshill visited and lost to Oscott by 3 - 2. The Coleshill team was, Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Ray Bettam and Richard Bailey.  Wednesday 17th December 2025 and a home defeat for Coleshill 'B' in a BDCL Division 5 clash with Kynoch 'B'. Coleshill team lined up as Gary Haycock, Malcolm Jones, Chris Hubbocks and Joe Timothy.

 ColeshillChess    11 Dec 25
Two more defeats in the week but a small success!
Monday 8th December 2025 and the Coleshill 5A team travelled to play Kynoch 5A in a BDCL Division 5 fixture. The team of Malcolm Phipps, Steve Judd, Eamon Murphy and Des Green battled hard but went down by 3.5 to 0.5. On the same evening, Geoff Stokes was successful in his BDCL Max 1300 Individual Tournament quarter final replay against Arthur McCumiskey of Solihull. The team of Rob Payne, Gary Haycock, Nigel Terry and Chris Hubbocks entertained Solihull 5B in another Division 5 fixture and were defeated 3 - 1 on Wednesday 10th December 2025.
 ColeshillChess    05 Dec 25
Solihull too strong

Wednesday 3rd December 2025 and Coleshill played host to two Solihull teams. In the BDCL Division 5, the team of Malcolm Phipps, Eamon Murphy, Geoff Stokes and Rob Payne were defeated 2.5 to 1.5 by Solihull 'C'. A youthful BDCL Minor Division team from Solihull 'B' defeated Gary Haycock, Malcolm Jones and Andy Glover 2 - 1. On the same evening, Chris Hubbocks was defeated in the Quarter Final of the BDCL Max 1300 Individual Tournament.

 ColeshillChess    27 Nov 25
Three matches, one victory

On Monday 24th November 2025 the BDCL Minor Division team of Geoff Stokes, Des Green and Andy Glover travelled to Ward End Social and were beaten 3 - 0. The following evening, the Coventry League Division two team travelled to and beat Coventry 'B' by 3 - 1. The successful team was Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett and Ray Bettam. Wednesday 26th November 2025 witnessed a BDCL Division 5 defeat for the Coleshill 'A' team at home against Walsall Kipping by 3.5 to 1.5. The team was depleted with captain Steve Judd falling ill on the day and one player not turning up! The team was Malcolm Phipps, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock.

 ColeshillChess    20 Nov 25
Coventry League defeat at home

Tuesday 18th November 2025 and Geoff Stokes remains in the BDCL Max 1300 Individual Tournament after a draw against Arthur McCumiskey of Solihull Chess Club. A date for the replay has yet to be agreed. On Wednesday 19th November 2025 the Coventry League Division 2 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett and Ray Bettam were defeated when they entertained Nuneaton 'B' at the Coleshill Social Club by a score of 2.5 to 1.5.

 ColeshillChess    17 Nov 25
Two defeats!

Tuesday 11th November 2025, Coventry League Division 2, Rugby 'A'  4  Coleshill  0, Coleshill team was Graham Barrett, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy and Geoff Stokes. On Wednesday 12th November the Coleshill 5B team of Rob Payne, Gary Haycock, Nigel Terry and Malcolm Jones entertained Shirley & Wythall in the BDCL Division 5 and were defeated 3.5 to 0.5. In addition, Malcolm Jones suffered a defeat on Tuesday in the Quarter Final of the BDCL Max 1300 Individual Trophy when he travelled to play Ben Haines of Longbridge Chess Club.

 ColeshillChess    07 Nov 25
Three matches, three different results

Wednesday 5th November 2025 and the BDCL Division 4 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Richard Bailey and Ray Bettam travelled to and drew with Solihull 2.5 to 2.5. On the same evening the BDCL Div 5A team of Malcolm Phipps, Eamon Murphy, Steve Judd and Gary Haycock entertained and beat Kynoch 5B by 2.5 to 1.5. On Thursday 6th November 2025 the BDCL Minor Division team of Geoff Stokes, Malcolm Jones and Andy Glover were defeated 2 - 1 at South Birmingham.


 ColeshillChess    31 Oct 25
A mixed week

Two matches in a week resulted in a draw and a defeat. On Tuesday 28th October 2025 the Coventry League Division 2 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett and Ray Bettam travelled to play Coventry "C" and returned with a 2-2 draw. Thursday 30th October 2025 and a much depleted team for the Coleshill 5B match were beaten 3 - 1 by a strong Walsall Kipping team. The Coleshill team was Rob Payne, Des Green, Chris Hubbocks and Joe Timothy (making his league debut).

 ColeshillChess    27 Oct 25
Two matches, two defeats

On Wednesday 22nd October 2025, Coleshill Chess Club hosted two matches and suffered two defeats. The BDCL Division 5A team of Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett, Steve Judd and Eamon Murphy were beaten 3 - 1 by a strong Solihull 5A outfit. On the same evening, the Coventry League Division 2 team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Ray Bettam and Gary Haycock went down by 2.5 to 1.5 against the University of Warwick 'C' team. However the club have lodged an appeal over a possible board violation order by the visitors.

 ColeshillChess    17 Oct 25
One win and one loss

Wednesday 15th October 2025 and two matches were played at the Coleshill Social Club. The Division 4 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Richard Bailey and Ray Bettam defeated Halesowen 4 - 1. The Division 5B team of Gary Haycock, Malcolm Jones, Nigel Terry and Des Green were defeated 4 - 0 by a very strong Redditch 'A' team.

 ColeshillChess    15 Oct 25
A good start to the Coventry League

On Tuesday 14th October 2025, Coleshill Chess Club began their venture into the second Division of the Coventry Chess League with an away victory by 2.5 to 1.5 against Coventry 'C'. The team was Paul Roper, Ray Bettam (captain), Steve Judd and Eamon Murphy.

 ColeshillChess    09 Oct 25
A mixed start to October

Wednesday 1st October 2025 started off with two matches in the first round of the BDCL Townshend Trophy. The Division team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Richard Bailey and Ray Bettam travelled to play fellow Division 4 opponents Solihull. They progressed to the second round with a 3 - 2 victory. Not such good news for the Division 5A outfit who, despite a handicap advantage of 0.5 were beaten by Division 4 Kynoch by 4 - 1.5. The team was Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett, Steve Judd, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock. On Wednesday 8th October 2025, the BDCL Minor Division team gained their first points of the season at the third attempt when they beat local rivals Sutton Coldfield by 2 - 1. Geoff Stokes, Malcolm Jones and Des Green gained the victory.

 ColeshillChess    09 Oct 25
A busy end to September

Tuesday 23rd September 2025 and two of Coleshill's teams were on their travels. The BDCL Division 4 team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Richard Bailey, Ray Bettam and Geoff Stokes travelled to Stourbridge and returned with a 2.5 - 2.5 draw. Meanwhile the Minor Division trio of Malcolm Jones, Des Green and debutant Chris Horrocks made the journey to Rednal to play against Longbridge Chess Club. They were soundly defeated 3 - 0. The Division 5A team rounded off the week with a creditable 2 - 2 draw on Thursday 25th September at Shirley & Wythall Chess Club. The team was Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett, Eamon Murphy and Geoff Stokes.

 ColeshillChess    18 Sep 25
Minor Division team defeated

On Wednesday 17th September 2025, the Minor Division team were defeated in their opening match by Kynoch with a 1 - 2 scoreline. Coleshill team was Geoff Stokes, Andy Glover and Des Green. They have another match on Tuesday 23rd September when they travelled to play Longbridge.

 ColeshillChess    12 Sep 25
Division 4 team start with a win.

The division 4 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Richard Bailey and Ray Bettam won their first match of the season with a 3.5 to 1.5 win over Birmingham St George's who turned up at Coleshill with only four players.

 ColeshillChess    04 Sep 25
A new season

The 2025/2026 Chess season got off to a start on Wednesday 3rd September.Birmingham League rules dictate that when two teams from the same club are in the same division that they must play one another in the first league match of the season. The encounter between Coleshill's Division 5 teams resulted in a 4 - 0 win for the A team.

 ColeshillChess    17 Jun 25
From the AGM

Sixteen established, new and prospective members attended the AGM on 14th May 2025. The following officers were elected: Chairman - Graham Barrett, Secretary and Treasurer - Des Green, Assistant Treasurer - Malcolm Jones, Publicity Officer - Steve Judd, and Safeguarding Officer - Steve Charlton. The club will have four team in the Birmingham & District Chess League - one in Division 4, two in Division 5 and one in the Minor Division. One team will play in Division 2 of the Coventry Chess League. There would also be two internal tournaments played throughout the season.

 ColeshillChess    13 May 25
AGM
The AGM of Coleshill Chess Club will take place at the Coleshill Social Club on Wednesday 14th May 2025. If you are curious or interested to see what we are about, please come along for a 7:30 pm start. We are always looking for new players whether experienced or not!
 ColeshillChess    01 May 25
A draw and confusion!
On Tuesday 29th April 2025 the Division 4 team, already relegated, made the journey to Mercia against opponents who needed a point to ensure a relegation play off against Shirley & Wythall. The draw was achieved, 2.5 to 2.5, thanks to the efforts of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Rob Payne. The following evening the Mercia Division 3 team defaulted their match against Coleshill. The three league points awarded to Coleshill results in them being awarded a play off relegation match against Shirley & Wythall. The confusion has arisen by Shirley & Wythall, quite correctly in our view, having to play this match due to Mercia defaulting. We will leave this to the league to resolve!
 ColeshillChess    23 Apr 25
Defeated by promoted Stourbridge
Tuesday 22nd April 2025 and a depleted Coleshill team, containing three reserves, travelled to play a Stourbridge side looking for a win to secure promotion. The Coleshill team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Richard Bailey, Steve Judd and Des Green were heavily out graded on all boards but fought valiantly and never disgraced themselves despite a 5.5 to 0.5 defeat. This leaves Coleshill needing to win their last match of the season, at home against Mercia, to secure a win to force a relegation play off against Shirley & Wythall.
 ColeshillChess    15 Apr 25
Third time unlucky!
On Monday 14th April 2025 the Division 5 team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Des Green travelled to play their last match of the season against Kynoch 'B'. This was to be the third time that the fixture was due to be played, Coleshill having requested two earlier postponements following medical issues. Third time proved to be unlucky as the home team were unable to locate the key to their storeroom where all of their equipment is housed! The clubs agreed that with no alternative date being agreeable to both team that they would advise the league accordingly and suggest that the fixture be declared a no result. The league have yet to confirm their decision.
 ColeshillChess    10 Apr 25
Coventry squad win and Div 4 defeated
Tuesday 8th April 2025 and Peter Thompson, Ray Bettam, Steve Judd and Des Green travelled to play Nuneaton 'D' in the last Coventry League fixture of the season already champions of the third division. They returned with a 2.5 to 1.5 result. The following evening, the BDCL Division 4 team entertained Oscott in their penultimate league fixture of the season. An experienced Oscott team took the honours against Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Gary Haycock, Rob Payne and Geoff Stokes  by 3.5 to 1.5.
 ColeshillChess    06 Apr 25
A mixed set of results
Tuesday 1st April 2025 witnessed a good away victory for the Coventry League Division 3 team of Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Paul Barrett and Eamon Murphy who travelled to play Rugby 'B' in a reverse fixture from the previous week. They returned with a comprehensive 3.5 to 0.5 win to increase their lead in the already won league The following evening a depleted BDCL Division 5 team consisting of Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes, Ostap Snihura and Andy Glover were beaten 3-1 in their visit to play Solihull 'B'. The third match of the week on Thursday 3rd April 2025 resulted in the BDCL Division 4 team, albeit with only four players, were soundly beaten by league champions University of Birmingham by 4.5 to 0.5. Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock battled well against all of their opponents graded in excess of 1700!
 ColeshillChess    27 Mar 25
A win, a draw and a defeat
Monday 24th March 2025 started well with a win by 2 - 1 for the BDCL -Minor Division team. The last match of the season was played by Gary Haycock, Geoff Stokes and Andy Glover. A draw on Wednesday 26th March 2025 saw the Coleshill team crowned as Champions of the Coventry League Division 3. A score of 2-2 in the home match against Rugby 'B' ensured that the team cannot be caught. The Coleshill team was Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Paul Barrett and Eamon Murphy. The defeat came on the same evening when the BDCL Division 5 team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Nigel Terry were defeated by 3-1.
 ColeshillChess    20 Mar 25
One win and one defeat
On Monday 17th March 2025 the BDCL Division 4 team travelled to Birmingham St George's hoping to add to their first league point of the season gained last week. They went close and were defeated 3-2 by one the top teams in this year's Division 4. The gallant team was Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Steve Judd, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock. On Wednesday 19th March 2025 the Coventry League Division 3 team enhanced their chance of winning the League title with a comprehensive 3.5 to 0.5 over Coventry 'E' who arrived with only three players. The team that played was Peter Thompson, Paul Roper and Paul Barrett with Ray Bettam claiming the default win.
 ColeshillChess    13 Mar 25
Top of the league and the magnificent 7
On Tuesday 11th March 2025 the Coventry League team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Ray Bettam and Eamon Murphy were victorious when they visited University of Warwick 'D' and won by 3-1 to go to the top of the league. On Wednesday 12th March 2025 the club only had seven players available due to a variety of reasons. The BDCL Division 4 team of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy and Malcolm Jones played out a 2 - 2 draw with high flying Stourbridge  to gain their first league point of the season. On the same evening the BDCL Minor Division of Ostap Snihura, Des Green and Andy Glover went down to Solihull 'B' by 2.5 to 0.5. Many thanks to the Magnificent Seven for their efforts on the night.
 ColeshillChess    06 Mar 25
Relegation beckons and still winless
Tuesday 5th March 2025 and relegation took another step towards reality when the BDCL - Division 3 team were beaten 3.5 to 2.5 when they visited fellow strugglers Olton 'B'. The much depleted team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Paul Barrett, Ray Bettam and Rob Payne battled well but are now relying on other teams to slip up in the final run in. The following evening, Wednesday 5th March 2025, the BDCL - Division 5 team were well beaten on home soil by Solihull 'A'. Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Nigel Terry were powerless to stop their opponents from gaining a comprehensive whitewash and remain winless in the league.
 ColeshillChess    28 Feb 25
Three defeats in a week
Three teams were in action and all suffered a defeat this week. On Monday 24th February 2025 the BDCL Division 4 team of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Des Green were defeated at Halesowen by 3 - 2. Wednesday 26th February 2025 and the BDCL Division 3 team suffered a defeat in their bid to avoid relegation when they were defeated at home by Olton 'A' 4 - 2. The team was Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Paul Barrett, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock. On the same evening the BDCL Minor Division team were defeated at Solihull 'C' by 2.5 to 0.5 to virtually take away any chance of winning the league. Steve Judd, Geoff Stokes and Andy Glover represented the club.
 ColeshillChess    23 Feb 25
Three matches, three different results
The week started with the BDCL Division 5 team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Des Green travelling to Minworth to play Sutton Coldfield 'B' on Monday 17th February 2025. They were defeated 3 - 1. The following evening Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Ray Bettam and Eamon Murphy returned to winning ways in the Coventry League with a 2.5 to 1.5 win away to Coventry 'E'. The third match of the week witnessed a 1.5 to 1.5 home draw against Solihull 'A' in the BDCL Minor Division. Coleshill were represented by Steve Judd, Rob Payne and Andy Glover.
 ColeshillChess    16 Feb 25
A good point gained for Div 3 team
Three matches last week. On Wednesday 12th February the BDCL Division 5 team lost a home match against a strong Walsall Kipping outfit by 3-1. The Coleshill team was Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Nigel Terry. On the same evening at Coleshill, there was a first defeat of the season for the Coventry League team by a similar margin of 3-1 against Nuneaton 'C'. Coleshill were represented by Graham Barrett, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy and Des Green. Thursday 13th February saw the BDCL Division 3 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett and Gary Haycock gain a valuable point in their bid to avoid relegation with their 3-3 draw at Shirley & Wythall.
 ColeshillChess    09 Feb 25
A win and a defeat
On Wednesday 5th February 2025 the club enjoyed a win and suffered a defeat in two different competitions. The victory came in the Coventry League where the team of Paul Roper, Steve Judd, Malcolm Phipps and Paul Barrett beat visitors Rugby 'C' by 3-1 to continue their 100% start in Division 3. On the same evening, Solihull proved to be too strong in their Birmingham League  Division 4 visit to Coleshill winning by 5-0. The Coleshill team was Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Rob Payne.
 ColeshillChess    30 Jan 25
Two matches - Two wins!
On Monday 27th January 2025 the Minor team of Steve Judd, Gary Haycock and Andy Glover were victorious by 2 - 1 when they visited Kynoch. This victory elevates the team to the top of the league. The following evening, Tuesday 28th January 2025 the team of Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Ray Bettam and Eamon Murphy travelled to play Nuneaton 'C' in the Coventry League. They were successful 2.5 to 1.5 and remain unbeaten after four league matches.
 ColeshillChess    25 Jan 25
Defeated in a fridge!
On Wednesday 22nd January 2025 the Division 5 team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Des Green travelled to South Birmingham. The 4 - 0 defeat suffered was played in the coldest room imaginable. All players kept their coats on and it was an absolute pleasure to go outdoors and turn on the car heater for the journey home.
 ColeshillChess    16 Jan 25
Two Trophy defeats
Wednesday 15th January 2025 saw the Trophy aspirations of both of Coleshill's teams end against higher graded teams. A depleted Division Three team suffered a whitewash with a 6 - 0 defeat to Tamworth from Division 2. The result was made to look a little better with Coleshill receiving a 1.5 handicap advantage. The Coleshill team was Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Paul Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Malcolm Jones and Des Green. Final recorded score, Coleshill 1.5 Tamworth 6. On the same evening the Division 4 team of Ray Bettam, Steve Judd, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Rob Payne were defeated 3-2.
 ColeshillChess    11 Jan 25
A busy first week in 2025
Two matches on Wednesday 8th January and one on the following night witnessed a busy start to 2025. The BDCL Division 5 team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Ostap Snihura and Des Green recorded a 2 - 2 draw when they entertained Shirley & Wythall on Wednesday evening. On the same night the Coventry League team of Paul Roper, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock returned from their trip to Daventry with a defeat by 3.5 to 2 in the Quarter Final of the K.O. Cup. The BDCL Minor team of Steve Judd, Gary Haycock and Geoff Stokes travelled to Lichfield on Thursday evening and returned victorious by 2 - 1. This result sends them to the top of the league.
 ColeshillChess    20 Dec 24
Minor team victory
On Wednesday 18th December 2024 the Minor Division team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones and Andy Glover defeated Longbridge 2.5 to 0.5 to move into second place in the league. Following an appeal by Coleshill regarding a board order violation by Sutton Coldfield in last week's match, the league have awarded the match to Coleshill by a 6 - 0 scoreline. The Division Five match postponed from last week has been arranged for Monday 27th January 2025.
 ColeshillChess    10 Dec 24
A loss and a postponement
Two away matches were scheduled for Monday 9th December 2024. The BDCL Division Three team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett and Eamon Murphy travelled to local rivals Sutton Coldfield and were defeated 4.5 to 1.5. The scheduled BDCL Division Five match against Kynoch 'B' was called off at lunchtime due to a medical emergency within the Coleshill team. It remains to be seen whether Kynoch claim the match or agree to a new date for the fixture.
 ColeshillChess    05 Dec 24
Minor Division team win
The Minor Division team of Steve Judd, Geoff Stokes and Andy Glover were successful on Wednesday 4th December 2025 when they defeated local rivals Ward End Social 2 - 1. On the same evening, the Coventry League team were due to face Rugby 'C' at home in the first round of the Knock Out Cup. However, their opponents were unable to raise a team and thus Coleshill will be included in the second round of this competition to be played in early 2025.
 ColeshillChess    30 Nov 24
One win and one defeat.
A depleted Division 4 team travelled to Central Birmingham on Tuesday 26th November 2024. The team of Steve Judd, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock, Rob Payne and Des Green were out graded on all boards and were defeated 3.5 to 1.5. In contrast, the Coventry League team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett and Eamon Murphy defeated Nuneaton 'D' by 3.5 to 0.5 to continue their unbeaten start to life in Division 3.
 ColeshillChess    17 Nov 24
First point for Div 5 team
Monday 11th November 2024 witnessed the first league point gained for the Coleshill Division 5 team. The team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Des Green travelled to local rivals Ward End Social and returned with their first league point of the season after recording a 2 - 2 draw. Steve Judd and Des Green were in action again on Wednesday 13th November 2024 in the BDCL Max 1300 Individual Tournament. Steve lost his first round match against his Halesowen opponent and Des suffered the same fate in his first round replay against his Solihull opponent. There was a win for Eamon Murphy in the Club Championship when he defeated Paul Barrett and Malcolm Jones and Geoff Stokes drew their game in the Coleshill Shadow League.
 ColeshillChess    10 Nov 24
Another set of mixed results
It was a busy evening at Coleshill Chess Club on Wednesday 6th November 2024 with eleven boards in action. The Division 4 team of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Steve Judd, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock were defeated 4 -1 by a strong Shirley & Wythall team. There was success for the Coventry League team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett and Malcolm Phipps who defeated the University of Warwick 'D' by 3.5 to 0.5. Individual games were also played in the BDCL Max 1600 Individual Tournament - Round 1 and the Club Championship Round 4. In the BDCL Tournament, Paul Barrett lost to his Olton opponent and the Club Championship Geoff Stokes defeated Nigel Terry. Des Green was also in action at Solihull where he drew his first round game in the BDCL Max 1300 Individual Tournament.
 ColeshillChess    31 Oct 24
Mixed results
A mixed set of results for the Coleshill club this week. On Tuesday 29th October 2024 the team of Peter Thompson, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock travelled to play Rugby 'C' in their first match in the Coventry League. They were assisted in their quest when the hosts defaulted on one board that resulted in a 2.5 to 1.5 for Coleshill. The following evening, Wednesday 30th October 2024 the Minor team of Geoff Stokes, Des Green and Andy Glover were outplayed 2 - 1 by a youthful Coleshill 'C' outfit who therefore recorded their first win one the season. Ray Bettam was in action again in the first round of the Birmingham & District League Maximum 1600 Individual Tournament. He exited the competition after being beaten by Jim Gillespie of Olton Chess Club.
 ColeshillChess    25 Oct 24
Struggling to find a win
The club are finding the going tough with two more defeats. On Wednesday 23rd October 2024 the Division 3 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett and Ray Bettam had home advantage against South Birmingham 'B' and were on the wrong end of a 4 - 2 scoreline. The following evening, Thursday 24th October 2024, the Division 4 team of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Geoff Stokes travelled to Longbridge to play a team outgrowing them by over 200 points per player. They battled well but were finally defeated by 3.5 to 1.5 and are still searching for their first league points of the season.
 ColeshillChess    17 Oct 24
Three matches and three defeats
A bad week for results but out graded heavily in most games. On Tuesday 15th October 2024, the team of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Des Green travelled to Moseley to play South Birmingham 'A' in a BDCL Division 4 encounter. The home team were triumphant by 4.5 to 0.5. The following evening, Wednesday 16th October 2024, the BDCL Division 5 team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Des Green were beaten on their own boards by Lichfield 3-1. On the same evening the BDCL Minor Division team of Gary Haycock, Nigel Terry and Andy Glover made the trip to play Solihull 'A' in a fixture between two teams with a 100% record. The Coleshill boys were defeated 2 - 1 thus losing their unbeaten record.
 ColeshillChess    10 Oct 24
Two matches, two defeats
On Tuesday 8th October 2024 the Division 3 team of Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett and Steve Judd travelled to Moseley to play South Birmingham 'A'. The home team proved to be just too strong and were victorious by 3.5 to 2.5. The following night, Wednesday 9th October 2024, the Division 4 team played their first league match of the season. The team of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Rob Payne were defeated by 2 - 3.
 ColeshillChess    04 Oct 24
Two out of three ain't bad!
A busy week of chess for the Coleshill players. Wednesday 2nd October 2024 witnessed two matches at the home venue. A depleted Division 3 team scored an impressive 3.5 to 2.5 victory against a strong Redditch outfit. The team was Peter Thompson, Paul Roper, Paul Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Ray Bettam and Eamon Murphy. On adjacent tables, Zion Hartop, Nigel Terry and Andy Glover continued a fine start to the season with their third victory in the Minor Division with a 2 - 1 win against Kynoch. The following evening, Thursday 3rd October, the Division 5 team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Des Green endured a cold evening at Longbridge and went down by 0.5 to 3.5.
 ColeshillChess    26 Sep 24
Mixed Trophy results
Wednesday 25th September 2024 witnessed eleven boards in operation in the first rounds of the BDCL Trophy competitions. The Division three team were forced to play two reserves in their Terrill Trophy match against a very strong South Birmingham team from Division 2. Coleshill received a handicap allowance of 1.5 points. This proved to of no real advantage as the team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett, Des Green and Geoff Stokes were defeated by 4.5 to 3. Also in operation was the Division four team who entertained Kynoch 5B in the Townshend Trophy. Kynoch received a 0.5 handicap. The Coleshill team of Ray Bettam, Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Rob Payne and Steve Judd progressed to the next round round with a 3 - 2.5 victory.
 ColeshillChess    19 Sep 24
Minor Division team record second win
On Wednesday 18th September 2024, the Minor Division team of Steve Judd, Geoff Stokes and Andy Glover welcomed Lichfield in the BDCL Minor Division. The team recorded a 2-1 win to continue their winning start to the season.
 ColeshillChess    12 Sep 24
Defeat for Division 5 opener
On Wednesday 11th September 2024, the Coleshill Division 5 team welcomed local rivals Sutton Coldfield "A" for their first league match of the season. The team of Steve Judd, Malcolm Jones, Geoff Stokes and Nigel Terry were heavily out graded on all boards and were defeated 3 - 1.
 ColeshillChess    06 Sep 24
First results for the new season
Two of our teams were in action on Thursday 5th September in the Birmingham and District Chess League. The Division 3 team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett, Richard Bailey and Gary Haycock travelled to face Lichfield. Their opponents proved to be too strong and won by 5-1. Meanwhile the Minor Division team of Rob Payne, Geoff Stokes and Des Green were successful on their travels to Longbridge and returned with a 2-1 victory.
 ColeshillChess    24 May 24
AGM
The AGM was delayed for a week and was held on Wednesday 15th May 2024. All of the officers were elected en bloc and a Safeguarding Officer was appointed. The club will be playing in the Birmingham League with teams in Division 3, Division 4 (provisionally), Division 5 and the Minor Division. There will also be a team playing in Division 3 of the Coventry League for the first time. This will ensure that members have access to more games during the season.
 ColeshillChess    03 May 24
Coleshill Club Champion
Wednesday 1st May 2024 witnessed the last remaining games of the season in the Coleshill Club Championship. After six rounds of a Swiss Tournament, Ray Bettam was crowned the first Coleshill Club Champion. Eleven members contested the tournament organised by Peter Thompson.The AGM will be held on Wednesday 8th May 2024 commencing at 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome! Come along and have a look at our wonderful facilities. All playing strengths and beginners are invited are invited. If you are curious, we hope to see you next week.
 ColeshillChess    26 Apr 24
Board violation hands Coleshill 5B a win
The last game of the season for the 5B team was held on Wednesday 27th April 2024. The result on the night was a win for the visitors, South Birmingham 3-1. This however was changed to a 4 - 0 victory for the home team as South Birmingham were guilty of a board violation. Their board 2 player was graded more than 100 points above their board 1 player. They had also defaulted their board 4 who failed to arrive. The Coleshill team was Phillip Parnell, Rob Payne, Malcolm Jones and Ostap Snihura.
 ColeshillChess    16 Apr 24
5A Team finish with a draw
On Monday 15th April 2024 the Division 5A team travelled to local rivals Sutton Coldfield for their last match of the season. The team of Richard Bailey, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock cemented a third place finish in the league with a 2 - 2 draw.
 ColeshillChess    10 Apr 24
Defeat in last match
The Division 3 team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett, Ray Bettam and Eamon Murphy returned home from their last match of the season at Mercia Chess Club on Tuesday 9th April 2024 with a 4 - 2 defeat.
 ColeshillChess    04 Apr 24
Last away match defeat
On Wednesday 3rd April 2024, the Coleshill Division 5B team played their last away match of the season. They travelled to play Coleshill 5A and the team of Rob Payne, Malcolm Jones, Des Green and Andy Glover were soundly beaten 4 - 0.
 ColeshillChess    28 Mar 24
Home defeat for 5B team
On Wednesday 27th March 2024 the Coleshill 5B team of Phillip Parnell, Rob Payne, Malcolm Jones and Andy Glover suffered a home defeat 3 - 1 to Redditch who heavily out graded all members of the Coleshill team.
 ColeshillChess    26 Mar 24
Third in the league
On Monday 25th March 2024 the Coleshill 5A team moved into third place in the league with a 2.5 to 1.5 away victory over Ward End Social. The team was Richard Bailey, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock.
 ColeshillChess    21 Mar 24
Three in a row!
On Wednesday 20th March 2024 the Coleshill 5A team won their third match on the trot when they defeated Walsall Kipping in a home fixture by 3 - 1. The team was Richard Bailey, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Rob Payne. This moves the team into third place in the league.
 ColeshillChess    08 Mar 24
Defeat at Lichfield
On Thursday 7th March 2024 the Division 5B team of Phillip Parnell, Rob Payne, Malcolm Jones and Des Green were defeated 3.5 to 0.5 on their visit to Lichfield. This was their second consecutive Thursday trip. 
 ColeshillChess    07 Mar 24
Longbridge toppled!
On Wednesday 6th March 2024 the Division 5A team entertained unbeaten Longbridge. The team of Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Zion Hartop gained revenge for the defeat of the Coleshill 5B team when completing a 2.5 to 1.5 victory.
 ColeshillChess    01 Mar 24
Whitewash at Longbridge
On Thursday 29th February 2024 the Division 5B team of Phillip Parnell, Rob Payne, Malcolm Jones and Des Green travelled to unbeaten Longbridge for a BDCL Division 5 fixture. Out graded by an average of over 300 per board they were well beaten 4 - 0.
 ColeshillChess    29 Feb 24
A win at South Birmingham
On Wednesday 28th February 2024 the Division 5A team of Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Andy Glover travelled to undefeated South Birmingham. They returned with a 2.5 to 1.5 victory.
 ColeshillChess    22 Feb 24
Semi Final heartbreak
On Wednesday 21st February 2024 the Division 5A team travelled to play Solihull 5A in the semi final of the Barrington Trophy. The team of Richard Bailey, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock and Phillip Parnell left disappointed after a defeat by 3.5 to 1.5.
 ColeshillChess    21 Feb 24
Defeat at Mutual Circle
On Tuesday 20th February 2024 the Division 3 team travelled into the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter to play second placed Mutual Circle. The team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett, Gary Haycock and Des Green were heavily out graded on five of the boards. They fought bravely and were not disgraced when losing 4.5 to 1.5.
 ColeshillChess    06 Feb 24
Draw at Kynoch
On Monday 5th February 2024 the Division 3 team of Peter Thompson, Graham Barrett, Paul Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Tom Vanes and Gary Haycock travelled to play Kynoch. They returned with a creditable 3 - 3 draw.
 ColeshillChess    01 Feb 24
Good away victory
On Wednesday 31st January 2024 the Division 5A team of Richard Bailey, Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy and Gary Haycock travelled to play Redditch in a BDCL match. They were victorious by 3.5 to 0.5.
 ColeshillChess    26 Jan 24
A point and win by default
On Wednesday 24th January 2024 the Division 3 team of Peter Thompson, John Smith, Graham Barrett, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett and Gary Haycock played out a creditable 3 - 3 draw at the Coleshill Social against a strong Shirley and Wythall team. The following evening, Thursday 25th January, the Division 5B team of Phillip Parnell, Rob Payne, Malcolm Jones and Des Green travelled to Walsall Kipping. Unfortunately Rob Payne was detained in heavy traffic and never made the venue giving the home team a board victory. The final result was Walsall Kipping 2.5 Coleshill "B" 1.5. However, for the second game in succession the home team were guilty of a board violation resulting in Coleshill being awarded the match 4 - 0.
 ColeshillChess    18 Jan 24
Mixed fortunes in the Trophies
On Wednesday 17th January 2024 two Coleshill teams were involved in Quarter Final ties in Trophy competitions. The Division 3 team were drawn away to Redditch from Division 1. This was a daunting task and despite been given a 3.5 point handicap advantage it was always going to be a tough struggle. A major problem on the M42 resulted in Paul Barrett abandoning his journey after being motionless in his vehicle for over two hours. Malcolm Phipps suffered a similar experience and arrived at the playing venue with only six minutes remaining on his clock. The four members who managed to arrive in time put up a good fight but the final score was Redditch 5.5 Coleshill 4. The selected team was Peter Thompson, Paul Barrett, Tom Vanes, Malcolm Phipps, Paul Barrett and Rob Payne.The Division 5 team of Ray Bettam, Eamon Murphy, Gary Haycock, Phillip Parnell and Malcolm Jones faced another tricky tie when they entertained Stourbridge from Division 4. The half point advantage given to Coleshill proved decisive as on the night the teams were locked at 2.5 each. The half point handicap advantage resulted in Coleshill moving into the semi finals with a 3 - 2.5 win.

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