County Championships 2023: August Round Up

We have reached the business end of the season in all three competitions.

County Championship 2023 Open Division 3

All TFS matches have completed or have crossed the winning line; the Club achieving a great won 6 lost 2 record, with both defeats by a single point. We have now guaranteed a top three finish and promotion to Division 2 for the 2024 season. Derbyshire remain favourites for the title with three matches still in play. Herts, Staffs and Cambs are fighting for the third spot.

This season’s performance cements our standing as Scotland’s second ranked team in the County Champs behind Lanarkshire; who will be gaining promotion to Division 1.

Current standings (excludes matches still in play)

County Championship Under 1600 Rating 2023 Division 2

Having won promotion to Division 2 we are well placed going into the final two rounds to push for a shot at promotion to Division 1. Won 2, lost 1 and two matches in play. We currently lead Somerset Wyvern 12-8 (16 boards) and narrowly trail The Channel Islands 4.5-5.5 (11 boards). Wins in both are crucial given that our final matches against Sussex and Hertfordshire, where we will need to field our strongest rosters.

Current standings (excludes matches still in play)

County Championship Under 1300 Rating 2023 Division 5

Our first season in the under 1300 rating League is proving a little challenging, with a win and a half from the completed three matches. Inverness and Lincolnshire seem well placed to fill the top two positions. We have a shot at third place which would be a solid start. It’s a close contest with Kent Checkmates, currently trailing 4-5 (6 boards) but Inverness Chess Club are well on top 1-5 (6 boards). Let’s see if we can eek out a point or two from these matches and have a strong roster for the final two matches against Leinster and Lincs.

Current standings (excludes matches still in play)