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DateEventHome TeamResultAway Team
Tue 14 May 24Summer League Div 3Barnsley B0-0SASCA B
Mon 20 May 24Summer League Div 3Woodseats B0-0Barnsley B
Tue 28 May 24Summer League Div 1Barnsley A0-0Woodseats A
Tue 28 May 24Summer League Div 3Barnsley B0-0Sheffield Nomads B
Thu 6 Jun 24Summer League Div 1Chesterfield A0-0Barnsley A
Tue 11 Jun 24Summer League Div 1Barnsley A0-0Sheffield Nomads A
Thu 13 Jun 24Summer League Div 3Chesterfield C0-0Barnsley B
Tue 18 Jun 24Summer League Div 1Barnsley A0-0SASCA A
Tue 18 Jun 24Summer League Div 3Barnsley B0-0Sheffield Deaf
Mon 24 Jun 24Summer League Div 3Darnall B0-0Barnsley B
Mon 8 Jul 24Summer League Div 1Woodseats A0-0Barnsley A
Tue 16 Jul 24Summer League Div 1Barnsley A0-0Chesterfield A
Tue 23 Jul 24Summer League Div 1Sheffield Nomads A0-0Barnsley A
Tue 6 Aug 24Summer League Div 1SASCA A0-0Barnsley A

Doncaster League - Double Winners 2023-2024

Barnsley became Doncaster League double winners for 2023/2024  winning their last two matches of the season.

They both won the Doncaster League (classical play) using 14 different players and the Maurice Kent Rapidplay trophy  using 17 different players.

Barnsley Chess Club would like to congratulate team captain Richard Hall and all the players who took part to making this double possible.

More information can be found in the 2023-2024 summary section above. 

The 2023 Doncaster League AGM voted to have five boards in both the Doncaster League and Bell Trophy this season.

All the teams are only fielding one team this season.

Barnsley is captained by Richard Hall.

Click to see Barnsley Doncaster 2023/24 fixtures in a new tab. 

All fixtures, stats and league tables can be viewed on the Teams page.

Sheffield League - Summer League

Barnsley have entered two teams to play in the Sheffield Summer  League 2024.

These teams are playing in divisions one and three.

Barnsley A are playing in division one with five teams over four to six boards.

Click to see Barnsley A 2024 summer league fixtures in a new tab. 

Barnsley B are playing in division three with seven teams over four to six boards playing each other once.

Click to see Barnsley B 2024 summer league fixtures in a new tab. 

All fixtures, stats and league tables can be viewed on the Teams page. Note any fixtures may be re-arranged.

Barnsley 2024 Chess Club Championship

Entries for the The Barnsley 2024 Chess Club Championship are now open.

The 2024 Barnsley Chess Club Championship is being run by Gary Hinchcliffe.

The 2024 Barnsley Chess Club Championship is a five round swiss competition.

The Championship takes place between June and September.

There is no fee and no prizes.

To enter the club championship or send in results you can email Gary on [email protected], text or contact him on whatsapp.

The closing date for all entries is Friday 17th May 2024.

For more details and the latest pairings, scores and results click the link below.

Click here to go to the Barnsley Chess Club Championship 2024 page.

Barnsley Chess Club Ladder

The first Barnsley Chess Club ladder took place from 1st January 2024 to 1st May 2024.

The ladder positions were drawn at the club on Tuesday 19 December, any players joining the ladder after this date were be added to the bottom of the ladder.

The winner of the ladder was Richard Hall who was top of the ladder on the first of May 2024

Click here for the final standings.

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