Hampshire Chess Association

Wessex teams in the 4NCL offer Hampshire players a great way to play competitive chess online. The new season of the Online 4NCL started on Tuesday and the Wessex teams were organised as usual by Keith Gregory. We thank Keith for continuing to organise Wessex teams and give so many players a great chance to ... Read more

Final call for the U1850 match, with the details below. I know several of you will have already responded and Ashraf will have confirmed that you are in the squad. The Hampshire County Team have entered a team in the U1850 ECF Counties Championship. We are scheduled to play Yorkshire in the quarter finals. Date:    ... Read more

I am sorry to report that my very good friend John Zastapilo has died, aged 72. I first met John during the 1990/91 chess season when he turned up at Southampton Chess Club one evening, seeking a return to playing club chess after a few years’ break from the game. Previously John had played for ... Read more

The new season of Online 4NCL competition starts on the 10th September 2024. Wessex are planning to enter a range of teams to suit all players. Please contact Keith Gregory if you are interested in playing or would like any further information. Wessex have a great record of competing nationally online and giving as many ... Read more

Wessex teams in the 4NCL offer Hampshire players a great way to play competitive chess online. The new season of the Online 4NCL started on Tuesday and the Wessex teams were organised as usual by Keith Gregory. We thank Keith for continuing to organise Wessex teams and give so many players a great chance to ... Read more

Wessex teams in the 4NCL offer Hampshire players a great way to play competitive chess online. The new season of the Online 4NCL started on Tuesday and the Wessex teams were organised as usual by Keith Gregory. We thank Keith for continuing to organise Wessex teams and give so many players a great chance to ... Read more

The 1967 Hampshire Individual Chess Championship was held in October or November 1966. 11 players entered in an all play all, although one player withdrew after five rounds. Marshall Thompson was making a return to chess and won with eight points from the ten rounds. Several strong local players took part, including Gosport’s John Jones, ... Read more

We have entered the Hampshire team for this seasons Counties & District Correspondence Chess Championship. The team, are ordered in ICCF rating. Last season we finished mid table in Division One. The 2023/24 tournament and games may be viewed from the following links, we will publish the 2024/25 links as soon as they become known. ... Read more

Dorset have a rich history of providing great tournaments and Hampshire players have given strong support to these. The following are now open for entries – Dorset Centenary Chess Congress The Dorset Chess Association celebrated its centenary in 2023 and this is being marked with a large Chess Congress being held at the prestigious Carlton ... Read more

Wessex teams in the 4NCL offer Hampshire players a great way to play competitive chess online. The new season of the Online 4NCL started on Tuesday and the Wessex teams were organised as usual by Keith Gregory. We thank Keith for continuing to organise Wessex teams and give so many players a great chance to ... Read more