Welcome
Founded 5th May 1969, we are a friendly chess club serving the Sedgley and Dudley area 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 the country at over 200m.
We meet every Tuesday at 7pm at our new venue the Crown Inn, High Street, Sedgley. 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 5 to 15) who are given lessons and join in the league matches. Contact us if you wish to join our growing band!
About us
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.
Contact us?
Crown Inn, High Street, Sedgley Dudley, DY3 1RJ
Contact: Andrew McCumiskey
Phone: 07780 684506
Email: andrew.mccumiskey@mac.com
Links
Gallery
Welcome
Crown Inn
Links
Gallery (External)
Birmingham & District Chess League - Div Three Stats - 2023/24
Birmingham & District Chess League - Terrill Trophy Stats - 2023/24
Dudley & District Chess League - Div Two Stats - 2023/24
Wolverhampton & District Chess League - Div Two Stats - 2023/24
Wolverhampton & District Chess League - Div Two Stats - 2023/24
Wolverhampton & District Chess League - Div Three Stats - 2023/24
Public Games
| Date | Game | ECO | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date: | 10 Jan 23 ECO: A00 |
| Game: | Ian Moczadlo 0-1 George McCumiskey |
| Notes: | First win for the youngster |
| Date: | 29 Sep 22 ECO: A45 |
| Game: | Andrew McCumiskey 1-0 Peter Oliver |
| Notes: | |
| Date: | 27 Sep 22 ECO: B06 |
| Game: | Joseph Friar 0-1 Andrew McCumiskey |
| Notes: | |
| Date: | 15 Sep 22 ECO: D00 |
| Game: | Andrew McCumiskey 0-1 Pavel Nefyodov |
| Notes: | |
| Date: | 08 Feb 22 ECO: B06 |
| Game: | Pavel Nefyodov 0-1 Andrew McCumiskey |
| Notes: | |
| Date: | 13 May 19 ECO: A80 |
| Game: | Andrew McCumiskey 0-1 Z. Koncki |
| Notes: | Pittaway final, only a draw was needed! |
| Date: | 22 Nov 18 ECO: C41 |
| Game: | Alan Cox 1-0 Chris Williamson |
| Notes: | |
| Date: | 21 Sep 17 ECO: D15 |
| Game: | Chris Cox 0-1 Alex Holowzcak |
| Notes: | |
| Date: | 29 Oct 16 ECO: A43 |
| Game: | Chris Cox 0-1 Andrew McCumiskey |
| Notes: | |
| Date: | 09 Feb 16 ECO: D02 |
| Game: | Chris Cox 0-1 Richard Leaper |
| Notes: | |
| Date: | 10 Dec 14 ECO: A45 |
| Game: | Chris Cox ½-½ Jeremy Humphries |
| Notes: | |
| Date: | 21 Sep 09 ECO: B06 |
| Game: | Hulley, W. ½-½ Perks, Derek |
| Notes: | Classic draw |
| Date: | 07 Oct 07 ECO: B17 |
| Game: | McCumiskey, Andrew 1-0 Laight, Derek |
| Notes: | Blown opening and recovery |
| Date: | 02 Mar 04 ECO: A47 |
| Game: | McCumiskey, Andrew 1-0 Peddar, Stefano |
| Notes: | Tromped! |
| Date: | 13 Jan 04 ECO: A80 |
| Game: | Andrew McCumiskey 1-0 Roger Grainger |
| Notes: | |
| Date: | 18 Nov 98 ECO: A45 |
| Game: | Andrew McCumiskey 1-0 Philip Davies |
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Honours
- 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 stats pdf
- 2012-13 A. P. McCumiskey
- 2011-12 P. Thompson stats pdf
- 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
- 1981-82 D. W. Perks
- 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
- 2020-21 Not presented
- 2019-20 Not presented
Best Performance 2nd Team
- 2020-21 Not presented
- 2019-20 John Phillips
Best Performance 3rd Team
- 2020-21 Not presented
- 2019-20 Peter Hodkinson
News
Jon Hunt won the Summer Rapidplay (15+10) at the Conservative Club on Tuesday 15th August with an excellent 100% 4/4. 11 players took part in a tightly contested competition. Here is the final list after 4 rounds
1st Jon Hunt (4)
=2nd Mike Share, Callum Simms and Mark Talbot (2.5)
=5th Chris Cox, Dave Hodkinson and Ethan Heise-Patel (2)
8th Steve Tyler (1.5)
9th George McCumiskey (1)
10th Ian Moczadlo (0)
The new Fixtures for the coming season are now available. You can download them as excel or as a calendar. Note that several of them are subject to change as they clash with other events. First match is 5th September!
At the AGM last night the following prizes were awarded at the end of a very successful and enjoyable season.
Derek Perks Trophy - Barry Smith
1st Team performance - Andrew McCumiskey
2nd Team performance - Chris Cox and Dave Hodkinson (joint)
Best game award - Ethan Heise-Patel
Well done to all who played this season.
Jon Hunt won the Summer Rapidplay (15+10) at the Conservative Club on Tuesday 15th August with an excellent 100% 4/4. 11 players took part in a tightly contested competition. Here is the final list after 4 rounds
1st Jon Hunt (4)
=2nd Mike Share, Callum Simms and Mark Talbot (2.5)
=5th Chris Cox, Dave Hodkinson and Ethan Heise-Patel (2)
8th Steve Tyler (1.5)
9th George McCumiskey (1)
10th Ian Moczadlo (0)
The new Fixtures for the coming season are now available. You can download them as excel or as a calendar. Note that several of them are subject to change as they clash with other events. First match is 5th September!
At the AGM last night the following prizes were awarded at the end of a very successful and enjoyable season.
Derek Perks Trophy - Barry Smith
1st Team performance - Andrew McCumiskey
2nd Team performance - Chris Cox and Dave Hodkinson (joint)
Best game award - Ethan Heise-Patel
Well done to all who played this season.
Find us
Crown Inn, High Street, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 1RJ, United Kingdom
Large Car Park at venue