Welcome
Welcome to Solihull Chess Club
Established since 1949.
Solihull Chess Club currently has over fifty members who represent teams in the Birmingham and Leamington Leagues. We play in a wide range of league divisions which enables the club to cater to all playing strengths from beginner to expert.
The club welcomes chess players of all abilities, whether you wish to play competitive matches or enjoy playing social chess in a friendly atmosphere.
The club meets most Wednesdays from 7.00pm (juniors 5-15 years of age 6.00-7.00pm).
For further information please contact:
Secretary – Paul Silverman 07446 391 066
Juniors Secretary – Roland Robson 07805 517 044
Chairman – Julian Summerfield 07929 111 060
Picture Below: Solihull Members celebrating a successful 2018/19 season.
About us
Solihull Chess Club is one of the largest Chess Clubs in the Midlands.
The Club meet at 7.00pm every Wednesday evening at the Blossomfield Club, Widney Lane, Solihull, B91 3JY.
Members play socially and competitively.
The club we have teams in several divisions of the Birmingham and Leamington Chess Leagues.
All standards of ability are catered for and coaching can also be provided.
The Junior Club (5-15 years of age) from runs 6.00-7.00pm every Wednesday.
Our Constitution can be seen here.
Our Safeguarding Policy can be seen here.
Photos of our club...
Contact us?
Blossomfield Club, Widney Lane, Solihull West Midlands, B91 3JY
Contact: Secretary: Paul Silverman
Phone: 07446 391 066
Email: info@solihull.chessclub.cloud
Links
Gallery
Lightning Tournament 2023
Lightning Tournament 2023
Lightning Tournament 2023
Solihull Observer photo 31/7/2016
Trevor Reece
Honours
BDCL –
Birmingham and District Chess League
BDCL
Division 1 winners
1979/80,
2018/19, 2021/22, 2022/23
BDCL
Division 2 winners
1949/50,
2003/04, 2010/11, 2013/14
BDCL
Division 3 winners
1948/49,
1988/89, 1990/91, 1993/94, 2001/02, 2011/12, 2014/15, 2023/24
BDCL
Division 4 winners
1948/49,
1965/66, 1998/99, 2013/14
BDCL
Division 5 winners
1970/71,
2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2018/19
BDCL
Division 6 winners
2004/05,
2011/12
BDCL
Division 9 winners
1993/94
Minor
Division winners
2019/20
(A), 2021/22 (A)
BDCL
Summer League 5800 max rapid play winners
2023
Frank H
Terrill Memorial Trophy
1984/85
(D5)
Gerald
Homer Memorial Trophy
2000/01
(D3)
Dudley
M Townsend Memorial Trophy
1993/94
(D9)
Jim
Barrington Memorial Trophy
2013/14
(D4A), 2023/24 (D5A)
LDCL – Leamington
and District Chess League
Division
1 winners
2015/16
(A)
Division
2 winners
2002/03
(B), 2013/14 (A), 2015/16 (B)
Division
3 winners
2004/5
(C), 2009/10 (B), 2010/11 (C), 2011/12 (C), 2013/14 (C), 2019/20 (C)
Division
4 winners
2004/05
(D), 2013/14 (D), 2017/18 (E)
Open
cup winners
2003/04
U8750
(Formerly U700) cup winners
1996/97,
1999/2000, 2009/10, 2018/19
U1600
(Formerly U120) cup winners
2010/11,
2021/22
National
Club Championships
2017 Intermediate Plate
2018 Major trophy
News
Solihull Chess Club are BDCL Summer League 5800 max rapid play winners, having beaten Redditch last night in a closely fought match
Once more Solihull Chess Club are BDCL Division 1 champions - for the third time in four years!
As usual, Solihull Chess Club will be hosting the annual LDCL Lightning Tournament on Wed 3rd May.
Always great fun!
9 rounds of 5 minute games, £2 entry fee.
7.30pm start, but please arrive by 7.10pm to register.
It is with great pleasure that we can announce that Solihull Chess Club are BDCL Division 1 champions for 2021/22
We are also BDCL minor league champions, and LDCL U1600 cup winners!
Solihull Chess Club are BDCL Summer League 5800 max rapid play winners, having beaten Redditch last night in a closely fought match
Once more Solihull Chess Club are BDCL Division 1 champions - for the third time in four years!
As usual, Solihull Chess Club will be hosting the annual LDCL Lightning Tournament on Wed 3rd May.
Always great fun!
9 rounds of 5 minute games, £2 entry fee.
7.30pm start, but please arrive by 7.10pm to register.
It is with great pleasure that we can announce that Solihull Chess Club are BDCL Division 1 champions for 2021/22
We are also BDCL minor league champions, and LDCL U1600 cup winners!