A Team

Our A Team returns to action for the 2024-25 season in the Bristol & District League Division 3. Full club fixture list here. 

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We're looking to build on last season's achievements. We made a strong start, topping the table at times, including a magnificent win over eventual champions Yate & Sodbury, and various players getting fantastic results against higher-rated opponents. Sadly we weren't able to sustain our early season form across all 6 boards for the entire season. We finally posted a creditable mid table finish on 14 points.  

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Whilst we set out hoping for a sustained promotion challenge, it was a good solid season as we settled into playing on Tuesday nights at our new home. We adapted to the unavailability of some club stalwarts, with new and existing players stepping into their shoes. With a promising crop of new players coming into the club, 2024-25 heralds a bright future full of promise for North Bristol Chess Club. 

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The (almost)* undisputed player of the 2023-24 season was Richard Millener. Richard remained undefeated against all comers in the league, posting a massive 12½ points from a possible 14 (Played 14, Won 11, Drew 3, Lost 0). Almost all of Richard’s games were played on the lofty heights of Board 1, often against more highly rated players. Richard’s excellent performance across the season secured him the Alan Ashby Salver, awarded annually to the highest scoring player across the league’s divisions, plus the club's Player of the Season trophy. 

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*Club legend Pete Saunders will tell you his 100% record (Played 1, Won 1) surpassed anything the rest of us could manage. Well done Pete!