Halesowen

Halesowen
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Name:	Halesowen Chess Club
Venue:	The Townsend Social Club, 2 Stourbridge Road, Halesowen, B63 3US
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Night:	Monday
Start:	7:30pm
Secretary:	J.Edge eMail
Parking:	Car park at venue
Facilities:	Disabled access available. Please contact the club in advance to discuss your needs

Foreword

Member since 2002.

Honours

• League champions 2016-17, 2017-18, 2019-20 and 2023-24
• Div Two champions 2006-07 and 2011-12
• Div Three champions 2009-10 and 2016-17
• Pittaway Cup winners 2002-03
• Humphreys Trophy winners 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2011-12
• Lightning Tournament champions (Minor section) 2004-05
• Summer League champions 1997
• Summer League Div three south 1995, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003 and 2004

Player Statistics

• 2019/20
• 2018/19
• 2017/18
• 2016/17
• 2015/16
• 2014/15
• 2013/14
• 2012/13
• 2011/12

History

Halesowen Chess Club was formed in October 1974 by founder members Dave Arthur (secretary) and John Brookes (chairman). It's club rooms were Halesowen Athletic and Cycling Club.

In 1974/75 the club entered a team in the Worcester County League for the first time and in the following year a team was also entered into the Birmingham and District Chess League (in Division 6). In 1976/77 this team was promoted to Division 5 and finished 3rd.

On 1st December 1977 the Club moved to the Leasowes Community Centre.

In 1977/78 three teams were entered in the B'ham League, finishing 3rd in Division 5, 7th in Division 9, and 3rd in Division 10. In 1978/79 another team was added in the B'ham League.Results were 7th in Division 4, 3rd in Division 8, 4th in Division 9 and 4th in Division 10.

In 1979/80 yet another team was added, giving five teams entered in the B'ham League, competing in Divisions 4, 7, 8, 9, & 10. Also two teams entered the Worcester County League (one team in each division) and one team in Worcester and District Div 1 after winning Division 2 the previous season.

In 2002 Halesowen joined the WDCL.

Notable members

• K.Arkell Grandmaster
• N.D.Arkell Rock Cup winner

External links

• Halesowen Chess Club