Chess in the Community
For many years, under the auspices of Chess in Schools and Communities (a registered charity) we provided free chess sessions at Rugeley Library. The chess sets used were provided by CSC who also provided booklets that clearly explained the chess basics.
Unfortunately the numbers attending declined sharply so the sessions were no longer viable. With regret we have decided to stop offering the sessions at the library.
We are very grateful to Rugeley Library for hosting the sessions for so many years.
However, we do offer chess lessons at Lea Hall in the Computer Room on most Tuesdays from 18.30 to 19.15 during term-time. All welcome. These lessons are provided when Bob is available and are advertised in the News section of this website.
From library chess to ......
Two of our junior members at Rugeley Chess Club, Oli and William, started their chess journey at the Rugeley Library chess sessions. Both now play regularly in inter-club matches and last season Oli won the Dolan Trophy, a knock out competition run by the Cannock Chess League.
Chess Arbiters
Matt Carr and Dan Turner, two of our members, are chess arbiters and so referee chess tournaments across the country, and in Matt's case, internationally. Matt is highly experienced and qualified and Dan is progressing rapidly along the same path.
