john
would people like to play wednesday instead of tuesday.to be decided at agm
Fun Palaces
Barnsley chess club joined in the Fun Palaces event at the Lightbox. Thanks to Vlad, John, Tony and Shane who all came to help out. We had some interest from adults who had played in the past and quite a few youngsters who were fascinated by the sets and clocks. Perhaps they will be the …
5 Minute Tournaments
As the new season approaches, in an attempt to get ‘match fit’ Barnsley Chess club held an all play all 5 minute tournament o the 27th of September. 9 players took part and the result was in doubt going into the final round. A win for Richard D and Gary and a loss for Richard …
Sheffield Summer League 17 May Barnsley v Sheffield University A
Sheffield Summer League Division 2 leaders Sheffield University A continued with a 1-3 away victory over Barnsley by drawing both odd boards and winning both even boards. See the Teams page for the match score card.
Sheffield Summer League 03 May Barnsley v Nomads B
Despite being outgraded on all boards a weakened Barnsley side put up a strong resistance in a close match. Three games were drawn with Nomads A winning one game to give them a 1.5-2.5 victory. You can view the match card on the Teams page.
Sheffield Summer League 19 Apr Barnsley v Rotherham
Rotherham gained a 1.5-2.5 away win by winning the middle boards in this close fixture. You can view the match card on the Teams page.
Doncaster League 13 Apr Dons v Barnsley
Barnsley won their final Doncaster league match of the season 1.5-2.5 away to Dons to become runners up in the Doncaster League. You can view the match card on the Teams page.
Doncaster Bell Trophy 5 Apr Barnsley v Barnby Dun
Barnsley earned a 7.5-0.5 win over Barnby Dun who came a player short and gifted Barnsley two points at the start of the match. Barnsley’s win gave them second place in the Bell Trophy this year behind the winners Three Horseshoes. You can view the match card on the Teams page.
Sheffield Summer League 4 Apr Hillsborough A v Barnsley
Wins on the top and bottom boards secured a 2.5-1.5 home victory for Hillsborough A who had three whites due to a mistake on board four. You can view the match card on the Teams page.
Doncaster Bell Trophy 30 Mar Three Horseshoes v Barnsley
Barnsley won 1-7 away against Three Horseshoes who fielded a weakened team having already won the Bell Trophy this year in a convincing manner. Congratulations to them. You can view the match card on the Teams Page.