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Founded 5th May 1969, we are a friendly chess club serving the Sedgley, Dudley and Wolverhampton areas of the West Midlands. We meet on Tuesday evenings throughout the year and welcome all players from beginners to masters. We play just below Sedgley Beacon and are the highest Chess Club in England. We meet every Tuesday at 7pm at our new venue the Hurst Hill Labour Club, Clifton Street, Sedgley, Wolverhampton. All old and new members are welcome. We have entered teams for the current season in all the local leagues. The WDCL, BDCL as well as the re-formed Dudley league. See the fixtures list for full details. If you have a keen junior then we already have several (from aged 7 to 16) who are given lessons and join in the league matches. Contact us if you wish to join our growing band!

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On 5th May 1969 a meeting was convened consisting of Mr. G. Stokes-Roberts, Mr. K.A.J. Francis, Mr. B.R.Smith and Mr. and Mrs. F.M.Lloyd. to discuss the formation of a new chess club, to be named Mercia. Our first clubroom was at The Bramford public house on the Tipton Road, Sedgley and our first night was on 10th September 1969. Our A Team was in Division Two of the Wolverhampton and District Chess League captained by Wayne Clarke and vice-Captain Barry Smith. In this first season we won promotion to Division One having tied with Bushbury. We also had a second team captained by Ken Elwell. We have been playing chess in the Dudley area ever since and this year celebrate our 50th Anniversary. We play in the Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Dudley leagues as well as providing internal tournaments and training. If you want to join us to become a master or just enjoy a quiet pint over a social game then please join us every Tuesday night 7pm-10pm. We are the current WDCL Champions and have players graded from 500 to 2350.

Mercia Chess Club
2/2/26
President: Barry SmithChairman: Will VoutClub Secretary: Mike CashTreasurer: Dave HodkinsonSafeguarding: PatrycjaFixtures Secretary: Dave Hodkinson
Tournaments Secretary: Will VoutJunior Tournaments: Callum WymanRecords Secretary: John HuntPublicity Secretary:  ****
Team Captains
BirminghamBdcl: Dave Hodkinson
CannockCdcl: Barry Smith
DudleyDdcl: Chris Stallard
WolverhamptonWdcl1 A: Steve TylerWdcl2 B: Steve TylerWdcl3 C: Steve TylerWdcl3 J: Steve Tyler

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Contact: Dave Hodkinson

Phone: 07971 161349

Email: hodkinson101@yahoo.co.uk

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Date	Game	ECO	Comments
19 Nov 24	George McCumiskey 1-0 Stephanie Brown	B07
08 Oct 24	Arthur McCumiskey 0-1 Phil Maybury	A40	1806 vs 506
10 Jan 23	Ian Moczadlo 0-1 George McCumiskey	A00	First win for the youngster
29 Sep 22	Andrew McCumiskey 1-0 Peter Oliver	A45
27 Sep 22	Joseph Friar 0-1 Andrew McCumiskey	B06
15 Sep 22	Andrew McCumiskey 0-1 Pavel Nefyodov	D00
08 Feb 22	Pavel Nefyodov 0-1 Andrew McCumiskey	B06
13 May 19	Andrew McCumiskey 0-1 Z. Koncki	A80	Pittaway final, only a draw was needed!
22 Nov 18	Alan Cox 1-0 Chris Williamson	C41
21 Sep 17	Chris Cox 0-1 Alex Holowzcak	D15
29 Oct 16	Chris Cox 0-1 Andrew McCumiskey	A43
09 Feb 16	Chris Cox 0-1 Richard Leaper	D02
10 Dec 14	Chris Cox ½-½ Jeremy Humphries	A45
21 Sep 09	Hulley, W. ½-½ Perks, Derek	B06	Classic draw
07 Oct 07	McCumiskey, Andrew 1-0 Laight, Derek	B17	Blown opening and recovery
02 Mar 04	McCumiskey, Andrew 1-0 Peddar, Stefano	A47	Tromped!
13 Jan 04	Andrew McCumiskey 1-0 Roger Grainger	A80
18 Nov 98	Andrew McCumiskey 1-0 Philip Davies	A45
06 Dec 81	A.K. Crombleholme 1-0 K.C. Arkell	B10	Alan beats a GM!

Honours

Best Performance

2022-23 A.P. McCumiskey

2021-22 A.P. McCumiskey

2020-21 Not presented

2019-20 Not presented

2018-19 A.P. McCumiskey and A. Sadler (joint)

2017-18 ???

2016-17 P. Thompson

2015-16 P. Thompson

2014-15 P. Thompson

2013-14 P. Thompson

2012-13 A. P. McCumiskey

2011-12 P. Thompson

2010-11 D. Webb

2009-10 R. Price

2008-09 D. W. Perks

2007-08 J. Phillips

2006-07 D. Worthington

2005-06 D. Worthington

2004-05 C. Bateson

2003-04 C. Bateson

2002-03 D. Worthington

2001-02 J. Rich

2000-01 D. W. Perks

1999-00 C. Lane

1998-99 D. Webb

1997-98 K. A. J. Francis

1996-97 J. Phillips

1995-96 C. Lane

1994-95 G. Bowen

1993-94 S. Page

1992-93 B. R. Smith

1991-92 K. A. J. Francis

1990-91 A. P. McCumiskey

1989-90 M. Share

1988-89 W. Rogers

1987-88 M. Share

1986-87 A. P. McCumiskey

1985-86 B. Russ

1984-85 K. A. J. Francis

1983-84 K. A. J. Francis

1982-83 K. A. J. Francis

1980-81 A. G. Scott

1979-80 J. A. Davis

1978-79 G. Stokes-Roberts

1977-78 K. A. J. Francis

Best Performance 1st Team

2022-23 A.P.McCumiskey

2012-13 A.P.McCumiskey

2011-12 P. Thompson

2010-11 J. Phillips

2009-10 R. Price

2008-09 D. W. Perks

2007-08 D. W. Perks

2006-07 B. R. Smith

2005-06 K. A. J. Francis

2004-05 D. W. Perks

2003-04 C. Bateson

2002-03 D. Worthington

2001-02 J. Rich

2000-01 D. Perks

1999-00 C. Lane

1998-99 D. Webb

1997-98 K. A. J. Francis

1996-97 J. Phillips

1995-96 C. Lane

1994-95 G. Bowen

1993-94 S. Page

1992-93 B. Smith

1991-92 K. Francis

1990-91 A. P. McCumiskey

1989-90 M. Share

1988-89 W. Rogers

1987-88 M. Share

1986-87 A. P. McCumiskey

1985-86 B. Russ

1984-85 K. A. J. Francis

1983-84 K. A J. Francis

1982-83 K. A. J. Francis

1981-82 D. W. Perks

1980-81 A. C. Scott

1979-80 J. A. Davis

1978-79 G. Stokes-Roberts

1977-78 K. A. J. Francis

Best Performance 2nd Team

2022-23 Chris Cox and Dave Hodkinson (joint)

2019-20 John Phillips

2012-13 D.Webb

2011-12 A. Jancis

2010-11 D. Webb

2009-10 A. Cox

2008-09 B. R. Smith

2007-08 J. Phillips

2006-07 C. Heathcock

2005-06 R. Price

2004-05 C. Lane

2003-04 C. Bateson

2002-03 R. Price

2001-02 C. Heathcock

2000-01 R. Carrier

1999-00 A. Jancis

1998-99 J. Rich

1997-98 R. Price

1996-97 C. Lane

1995-96 R. Price

1994-95 J. Rich

1993-94 J. Phillips

1992-93 J. Holloway

Best Performance 3rd Team

2012-13 D.Challinor

2011-12 A. Lowke

2010-11 C. Heathcock

2009-10 G. Challinor

2008-09 C. Heathcock

2007-08 C. Heathcock

2006-07 C. Heathcock

2005-06 L. Scarrott

2004-05 C. Heathcock

2003-04 A. Jancis

2002-03 C. Heathcock

2001-02 C. Bateson

Quickplay Champion

2011-12 D.Jeffs, D.Webb and B.Smith

2010-11 No competition

2009-10 No competition

2008-09 A.P.McCumiskey / M.Share

2007-08 M.Share

2006-07 D.Worthington

2005-06 A.P.McCumiskey

2004-05 M.Share / J.Phillips

2003-04 J.Phillips

2002-03 M.Share

2001-02 J.Phillips

2000-01 R.Price

1999-00 A.P.McCumiskey / M.Share

1998-99 M.Share

1997-98 M.Share

1996-97 M.Share

1995-96 K.A.J.Francis

1994-95 No competition

1993-94 T.Dawes

1988-93 No competition

1988-89 M.Share

1977-88 No competition

1976-77 G.Sanders

1975-76 K.A.J.Francis

1974-75 F. Lloyd

News

AGM Prizes and Awards 2025

16 June · adminmercia

At the AGM last night the following prizes were awarded at the end of a very successful and enjoyable season. Derek Perks Trophy - Steve Tyler 1st Team performance - Mark Talbot 2nd Team performance - Will Vout 3rd Team performance - Chris Cox Junior award - Callum Wyman Well done to all who played this season.

Mercia WDCL Champions

16 June · adminmercia

Mercia picked up their very first WDCL Championship this month. Winning the Wolverhampton League was their first victory in 56 seasons and marks a step-change in the standing of the club. Additionally, they retained the Pittaway Trophy which has now been won 3 times out of the last 4.

Daily Puzzle

On 5th May 1969 a meeting was convened consisting of Mr. G. Stokes-Roberts, Mr. K.A.J. Francis, Mr. B.R.Smith and Mr. and Mrs. F.M.Lloyd. to discuss the formation of a new chess club, to be named Mercia. Our first clubroom was at The Bramford public house on the Tipton Road, Sedgley and our first night was on 10th September 1969. Our A Team was in Division Two of the Wolverhampton and District Chess League captained by Wayne Clarke and vice-Captain Barry Smith. In this first season we won promotion to Division One having tied with Bushbury. We also had a second team captained by Ken Elwell. We have been playing chess in the Dudley area ever since and this year celebrate our 50th Anniversary. We play in the Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Dudley leagues as well as providing internal tournaments and training. If you want to join us to become a master or just enjoy a quiet pint over a social game then please join us every Tuesday night 7pm-10pm. We are the current WDCL Champions and have players graded from 500 to 2350.<pre class="western"><div style="text-align: center;">Mercia Chess Club</div><div style="text-align: center;">2/2/26</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">President: Barry Smith</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chairman: Will Vout</div><div style="text-align: center;">Club Secretary: Mike Cash</div><div style="text-align: center;">Treasurer: Dave Hodkinson</div><div style="text-align: center;">Safeguarding: Patrycja</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fixtures Secretary: Dave Hodkinson</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tournaments Secretary: Will Vout</div><div style="text-align: center;">Junior Tournaments: Callum Wyman</div><div style="text-align: center;">Records Secretary: John Hunt</div><div style="text-align: center;">Publicity Secretary: ****</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Team Captains</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Birmingham</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bdcl: Dave Hodkinson</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cannock</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cdcl: Barry Smith</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dudley</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ddcl: Chris Stallard</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wolverhampton</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wdcl1 A: Steve Tyler</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wdcl2 B: Steve Tyler</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wdcl3 C: Steve Tyler</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wdcl3 J: Steve Tyler</div></pre>

Best Performance2022-23 A.P. McCumiskey2021-22 A.P. McCumiskey2020-21 Not presented2019-20 Not presented2018-19 A.P. McCumiskey and A. Sadler (joint)2017-18 ???2016-17 P. Thompson2015-16 P. Thompson2014-15 P. Thompson2013-14 P. Thompson2012-13 A. P. McCumiskey2011-12 P. Thompson2010-11 D. Webb2009-10 R. Price2008-09 D. W. Perks2007-08 J. Phillips2006-07 D. Worthington2005-06 D. Worthington2004-05 C. Bateson2003-04 C. Bateson2002-03 D. Worthington2001-02 J. Rich2000-01 D. W. Perks1999-00 C. Lane1998-99 D. Webb1997-98 K. A. J. Francis1996-97 J. Phillips1995-96 C. Lane1994-95 G. Bowen1993-94 S. Page1992-93 B. R. Smith1991-92 K. A. J. Francis1990-91 A. P. McCumiskey1989-90 M. Share1988-89 W. Rogers1987-88 M. Share1986-87 A. P. McCumiskey1985-86 B. Russ1984-85 K. A. J. Francis1983-84 K. A. J. Francis1982-83 K. A. J. Francis1980-81 A. G. Scott1979-80 J. A. Davis1978-79 G. Stokes-Roberts1977-78 K. A. J. FrancisBest Performance 1st Team2022-23 A.P.McCumiskey2012-13 A.P.McCumiskey2011-12 P. Thompson2010-11 J. Phillips2009-10 R. Price2008-09 D. W. Perks2007-08 D. W. Perks2006-07 B. R. Smith2005-06 K. A. J. Francis2004-05 D. W. Perks2003-04 C. Bateson2002-03 D. Worthington2001-02 J. Rich2000-01 D. Perks1999-00 C. Lane1998-99 D. Webb1997-98 K. A. J. Francis1996-97 J. Phillips1995-96 C. Lane1994-95 G. Bowen1993-94 S. Page1992-93 B. Smith1991-92 K. Francis1990-91 A. P. McCumiskey1989-90 M. Share1988-89 W. Rogers1987-88 M. Share1986-87 A. P. McCumiskey1985-86 B. Russ1984-85 K. A. J. Francis1983-84 K. A J. Francis1982-83 K. A. J. Francis1981-82 D. W. Perks1980-81 A. C. Scott1979-80 J. A. Davis1978-79 G. Stokes-Roberts1977-78 K. A. J. FrancisBest Performance 2nd Team2022-23 Chris Cox and Dave Hodkinson (joint)2019-20 John Phillips2012-13 D.Webb2011-12 A. Jancis2010-11 D. Webb2009-10 A. Cox2008-09 B. R. Smith2007-08 J. Phillips2006-07 C. Heathcock2005-06 R. Price2004-05 C. Lane2003-04 C. Bateson2002-03 R. Price2001-02 C. Heathcock2000-01 R. Carrier1999-00 A. Jancis1998-99 J. Rich1997-98 R. Price1996-97 C. Lane1995-96 R. Price1994-95 J. Rich1993-94 J. Phillips1992-93 J. HollowayBest Performance 3rd Team2012-13 D.Challinor2011-12 A. Lowke2010-11 C. Heathcock2009-10 G. Challinor2008-09 C. Heathcock2007-08 C. Heathcock2006-07 C. Heathcock2005-06 L. Scarrott2004-05 C. Heathcock2003-04 A. Jancis2002-03 C. Heathcock2001-02 C. BatesonQuickplay Champion2011-12 D.Jeffs, D.Webb and B.Smith2010-11 No competition2009-10 No competition2008-09 A.P.McCumiskey / M.Share2007-08 M.Share2006-07 D.Worthington2005-06 A.P.McCumiskey2004-05 M.Share / J.Phillips2003-04 J.Phillips2002-03 M.Share2001-02 J.Phillips2000-01 R.Price1999-00 A.P.McCumiskey / M.Share1998-99 M.Share1997-98 M.Share1996-97 M.Share1995-96 K.A.J.Francis1994-95 No competition1993-94 T.Dawes1988-93 No competition1988-89 M.Share1977-88 No competition1976-77 G.Sanders1975-76 K.A.J.Francis1974-75 F. Lloyd

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