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8 Titled Players Signed up for the Wightlink IOW Chess Congress
We are incredibly fortunate to have such a stellar lineup of chess players gracing the Wightlink Isle of Wight Chess Congress this April....
IOW Chess
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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The Isle of Wight Chess Shop is Live!
To celebrate the congress we have released a range of IOW Chess T shirts and hoodies, along with some novel chess T shirts. Pricing is...
IOW Chess
Mar 14, 20241 min read
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Isle of Wight College Increase the U16 Prize Pool
Isle of Wight College are supporting the Wightlink Isle of Wight Chess Congress by adding additional funds to the Under 16 prize pool...
IOW Chess
Feb 25, 20241 min read
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A New Chess Night Launches in Freshwater - Mondays from 6pm
We are thrilled to see yet another chess night start on the Isle of Wight. Freshwater Chess Club starts this Monday, 19th Feb, at the...
IOW Chess
Feb 17, 20241 min read
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Harry Vernon Wins the Ryde Rapid in 3 Way Tie Break
On Saturday 20th January, Ryde hosted the Isle of Wight's first Rapid Chess Tournament. The event was a great success attracting 24...
IOW Chess
Jan 21, 20243 min read
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How to get an Official ECF Online Rating
There are many benefits to having an English Chess Federation membership if you plan to play competitive chess. One of the lesser known...
IOW Chess
Nov 27, 20232 min read
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New IOW Chess Forum: Have your say
As we start to plan the 2023 Chess Congress, we want all players on the island to be involved and have their say. We've added a forum to...
David Lightfoot
Nov 24, 20231 min read
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An Introduction to Playing in Chess Congresses: A Guide for Isle of Wight Chess Enthusiasts
If you're an avid chess player on the Isle of Wight, you've probably already honed your skills online and through friendly games at meet...
David Lightfoot
Oct 26, 20236 min read
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