Welcome
Founded 5th May 1969, we are a friendly chess club serving the Sedgley, Dudley and Wolverhampton areas of the West Midlands. We meet on Tuesday evenings throughout the year and welcome all players from beginners to masters. We play just below Sedgley Beacon and are the highest Chess Club in England.
We meet every Tuesday at 7pm at our new venue the Hurst Hill Labour Club, Clifton Street, Sedgley, Wolverhampton. All old and new members are welcome. We have entered teams for the current season in all the local leagues. The WDCL, BDCL as well as the re-formed Dudley league. See the fixtures list for full details.
If you have a keen junior then we already have several (from aged 7 to 16) who are given lessons and join in the league matches. Contact us if you wish to join our growing band!
About us
On 5th May 1969 a meeting was convened consisting of Mr. G. Stokes-Roberts, Mr. K.A.J. Francis, Mr. B.R.Smith and Mr. and Mrs. F.M.Lloyd. to discuss the formation of a new chess club, to be named ‘Mercia’. Our first clubroom was at ‘The Bramford’ public house on the Tipton Road, Sedgley and our first night was on 10th September 1969. Our ‘A’ Team was in Division Two of the Wolverhampton and District Chess League captained by Wayne Clarke and vice-Captain Barry Smith. In this first season we won promotion to Division One having tied with Bushbury. We also had a second team captained by Ken Elwell. We have been playing chess in the Dudley area ever since and this year celebrate our 50th Anniversary.
We play in the Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Dudley leagues as well as providing internal tournaments and training. If you want to join us to become a master or just enjoy a quiet pint over a social game then please join us every Tuesday night 7pm-10pm. We are the current WDCL Champions and have players graded from 400 to 2350.
Contact us?
Hurst Hill Labour Club, 22 Clifton Street, Sedgley Dudley, WV14 9EY
Contact: Andrew McCumiskey
Phone: 07780 684506
Email: andrew.mccumiskey@mac.com
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Links
Birmingham & District Chess League - Div Three Stats - 2025/26
Birmingham & District Chess League - Div Four Stats - 2025/26
Birmingham & District Chess League - Terrill Trophy Stats - 2025/26
Birmingham & District Chess League - Townshend Trophy Stats - 2025/26
Public Games
| Date: | 19 Nov 24 ECO: B07 |
| Game: | George McCumiskey 1-0 Stephanie Brown |
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| Date: | 08 Oct 24 ECO: A40 |
| Game: | Arthur McCumiskey 0-1 Phil Maybury |
| Notes: | 1806 vs 506 |
| Date: | 10 Jan 23 ECO: A00 |
| Game: | Ian Moczadlo 0-1 George McCumiskey |
| Notes: | First win for the youngster |
| Date: | 29 Sep 22 ECO: A45 |
| Game: | Andrew McCumiskey 1-0 Peter Oliver |
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| Date: | 27 Sep 22 ECO: B06 |
| Game: | Joseph Friar 0-1 Andrew McCumiskey |
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| Date: | 15 Sep 22 ECO: D00 |
| Game: | Andrew McCumiskey 0-1 Pavel Nefyodov |
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| Date: | 08 Feb 22 ECO: B06 |
| Game: | Pavel Nefyodov 0-1 Andrew McCumiskey |
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| Date: | 13 May 19 ECO: A80 |
| Game: | Andrew McCumiskey 0-1 Z. Koncki |
| Notes: | Pittaway final, only a draw was needed! |
| Date: | 22 Nov 18 ECO: C41 |
| Game: | Alan Cox 1-0 Chris Williamson |
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| Date: | 21 Sep 17 ECO: D15 |
| Game: | Chris Cox 0-1 Alex Holowzcak |
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| Date: | 29 Oct 16 ECO: A43 |
| Game: | Chris Cox 0-1 Andrew McCumiskey |
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| Date: | 09 Feb 16 ECO: D02 |
| Game: | Chris Cox 0-1 Richard Leaper |
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| Date: | 10 Dec 14 ECO: A45 |
| Game: | Chris Cox ½-½ Jeremy Humphries |
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| Date: | 21 Sep 09 ECO: B06 |
| Game: | Hulley, W. ½-½ Perks, Derek |
| Notes: | Classic draw |
| Date: | 07 Oct 07 ECO: B17 |
| Game: | McCumiskey, Andrew 1-0 Laight, Derek |
| Notes: | Blown opening and recovery |
| Date: | 02 Mar 04 ECO: A47 |
| Game: | McCumiskey, Andrew 1-0 Peddar, Stefano |
| Notes: | Tromped! |
| Date: | 13 Jan 04 ECO: A80 |
| Game: | Andrew McCumiskey 1-0 Roger Grainger |
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| Date: | 18 Nov 98 ECO: A45 |
| Game: | Andrew McCumiskey 1-0 Philip Davies |
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Honours
Best Performance
2022-23 A.P. McCumiskey
2021-22 A.P. McCumiskey
2020-21 Not presented
2019-20 Not presented
2018-19 A.P. McCumiskey and A. Sadler (joint)
2017-18 ???
2016-17 P. Thompson
2015-16 P. Thompson
2014-15 P. Thompson
2013-14 P. Thompson
2012-13 A. P. McCumiskey
2011-12 P. Thompson
2010-11 D. Webb
2009-10 R. Price
2008-09 D. W. Perks
2007-08 J. Phillips
2006-07 D. Worthington
2005-06 D. Worthington
2004-05 C. Bateson
2003-04 C. Bateson
2002-03 D. Worthington
2001-02 J. Rich
2000-01 D. W. Perks
1999-00 C. Lane
1998-99 D. Webb
1997-98 K. A. J. Francis
1996-97 J. Phillips
1995-96 C. Lane
1994-95 G. Bowen
1993-94 S. Page
1992-93 B. R. Smith
1991-92 K. A. J. Francis
1990-91 A. P. McCumiskey
1989-90 M. Share
1988-89 W. Rogers
1987-88 M. Share
1986-87 A. P. McCumiskey
1985-86 B. Russ
1984-85 K. A. J. Francis
1983-84 K. A. J. Francis
1982-83 K. A. J. Francis
1981-82 D. W. Perks
1980-81 A. G. Scott
1979-80 J. A. Davis
1978-79 G. Stokes-Roberts
1977-78 K. A. J. Francis
Best Performance 1st Team
2022-23 A.P.McCumiskey
2012-13 A.P.McCumiskey
2011-12 P. Thompson
2010-11 J. Phillips
2009-10 R. Price
2008-09 D. W. Perks
2007-08 D. W. Perks
2006-07 B. R. Smith
2005-06 K. A. J. Francis
2004-05 D. W. Perks
2003-04 C. Bateson
2002-03 D. Worthington
2001-02 J. Rich
2000-01 D. Perks
1999-00 C. Lane
1998-99 D. Webb
1997-98 K. A. J. Francis
1996-97 J. Phillips
1995-96 C. Lane
1994-95 G. Bowen
1993-94 S. Page
1992-93 B. Smith
1991-92 K. Francis
1990-91 A. P. McCumiskey
1989-90 M. Share
1988-89 W. Rogers
1987-88 M. Share
1986-87 A. P. McCumiskey
1985-86 B. Russ
1984-85 K. A. J. Francis
1983-84 K. A J. Francis
1982-83 K. A. J. Francis
1981-82 D. W. Perks
1980-81 A. C. Scott
1979-80 J. A. Davis
1978-79 G. Stokes-Roberts
1977-78 K. A. J. Francis
Best Performance 2nd Team
2022-23 Chris Cox and Dave Hodkinson (joint)
2019-20 John Phillips
2012-13 D.Webb
2011-12 A. Jancis
2010-11 D. Webb
2009-10 A. Cox
2008-09 B. R. Smith
2007-08 J. Phillips
2006-07 C. Heathcock
2005-06 R. Price
2004-05 C. Lane
2003-04 C. Bateson
2002-03 R. Price
2001-02 C. Heathcock
2000-01 R. Carrier
1999-00 A. Jancis
1998-99 J. Rich
1997-98 R. Price
1996-97 C. Lane
1995-96 R. Price
1994-95 J. Rich
1993-94 J. Phillips
1992-93 J. Holloway
Best Performance 3rd Team
2019-20 Peter Hodkinson
2012-13 D.Challinor
2011-12 A. Lowke
2010-11 C. Heathcock
2009-10 G. Challinor
2008-09 C. Heathcock
2007-08 C. Heathcock
2006-07 C. Heathcock
2005-06 L. Scarrott
2004-05 C. Heathcock
2003-04 A. Jancis
2002-03 C. Heathcock
2001-02 C. Bateson
Quickplay Champion
2011-12 D.Jeffs, D.Webb and B.Smith
2010-11 No competition
2009-10 No competition
2008-09 A.P.McCumiskey / M.Share
2007-08 M.Share
2006-07 D.Worthington
2005-06 A.P.McCumiskey
2004-05 M.Share / J.Phillips
2003-04 J.Phillips
2002-03 M.Share
2001-02 J.Phillips
2000-01 R.Price
1999-00 A.P.McCumiskey / M.Share
1998-99 M.Share
1997-98 M.Share
1996-97 M.Share
1995-96 K.A.J.Francis
1994-95 No competition
1993-94 T.Dawes
1988-93 No competition
1988-89 M.Share
1977-88 No competition
1976-77 G.Sanders
1975-76 K.A.J.Francis
1974-75 F. Lloyd
News
At the AGM last night the following prizes were awarded at the end of a very successful and enjoyable season.
Derek Perks Trophy - Steve Tyler
1st Team performance - Mark Talbot
2nd Team performance - Will Vout
3rd Team performance - Chris Cox
Junior award - Callum Wyman
Well done to all who played this season.
Mercia picked up their very first WDCL Championship this month. Winning the Wolverhampton League was their first victory in 56 seasons and marks a step-change in the standing of the club. Additionally, they retained the Pittaway Trophy which has now been won 3 times out of the last 4.
The new Fixtures for the coming season are now available. You can download them as excel or as a calendar. Note that several of them are subject to change as they clash with other events. First match is 5th September!
At the AGM last night the following prizes were awarded at the end of a very successful and enjoyable season.
Derek Perks Trophy - Barry Smith
1st Team performance - Andrew McCumiskey
2nd Team performance - Chris Cox and Dave Hodkinson (joint)
Best game award - Ethan Heise-Patel
Well done to all who played this season.
At the AGM last night the following prizes were awarded at the end of a very successful and enjoyable season.
Derek Perks Trophy - Steve Tyler
1st Team performance - Mark Talbot
2nd Team performance - Will Vout
3rd Team performance - Chris Cox
Junior award - Callum Wyman
Well done to all who played this season.
Mercia picked up their very first WDCL Championship this month. Winning the Wolverhampton League was their first victory in 56 seasons and marks a step-change in the standing of the club. Additionally, they retained the Pittaway Trophy which has now been won 3 times out of the last 4.
The new Fixtures for the coming season are now available. You can download them as excel or as a calendar. Note that several of them are subject to change as they clash with other events. First match is 5th September!
At the AGM last night the following prizes were awarded at the end of a very successful and enjoyable season.
Derek Perks Trophy - Barry Smith
1st Team performance - Andrew McCumiskey
2nd Team performance - Chris Cox and Dave Hodkinson (joint)
Best game award - Ethan Heise-Patel
Well done to all who played this season.
Find us
Hurst Hill Labour Club, 22 Clifton Street, Sedgley, Dudley, WV14 9EY, United Kingdom
Car Park at rear of venue and plenty of on-street parking