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                  The Bollocks of Jersey and Guernsey aka Channel Islands have locked their roster.  And a confident lot they are.  We need more players before the roster locks!! 
https://www.chess.com/club/matches/the-isle-of-man/1164770 
 
 
                
              
                          
                
                   
                
                
                
                
                  IOM has replaced it's Logo/avatar. We are returning to our roots. ELLAN VANNIN is back. 
 
 
                
              
                          
                
                   
                
                
                
                
                  The Tax Haven for the rich & famous, The Bollocks of Jersey and Guernsey (AKA Channel Islands) have mocked IOM's resources and man-power. They are an established Division Three team in the UKICC and have scoffed that IOM cannot match them on t...
                
              
                          
                
                   
                
                
                
                
                  New Match.  A local derby between IOM and our northern Welsh neighbors Cefn Gwlad (the combined  counties of North Wales).  They're also registered for the up-coming UKI County Championship too. 
 
https://www.chess.com/club/matches/the-isle-of-ma...
                
              
                          
                
                   
                
                
                
                
                  Clan Kelly descendant Brian aka 'kellystonemasonry' returned to his roots to fight for our new team IOM. In an historic first ever win by IOM in our MANX Debut Match, Brian put his english 'sasanach' opponent to the sword in just 14 moves. Well do...
                
              
                          
                
                   
                
                
                
                
                  We are in the World Cities League 2021. Kicks off in October.   I am hoping to build the squad further. Please spread the word to anyone that might be interested in joining.  Let me know any usernames I can invite to join. 
                
              
                          
                
                   
                
                
                
                
                  Let's put Bedfordshire to the sword.  Two spots still vacant.  Don't let them suck any air.  Let's totally humiliate them. 
https://www.chess.com/club/matches/1162536 
 
                
              
                          
                
                   
                
                
                
                
                  We are set to play our second ever match.  This time a friendly against Bedfordshire another new team who have been punching above their weight.  A good game to measure ourselves.  HURRY to sign up as spaces are limited. 
 
                
              
                          
                
                   
                
                
                
                
                  A new 8-team Chess Cup has been proposed to commence in early September.  The teams will be split into two groups of four.   Each team will play each other once (3 matches) and the winner of each group going into a play-off final.    
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                  Congratulations members.  The Isle of Man has commenced it's very first match.  An historic occasion indeed.  Sorry some of you guys missed out.  I didn't realize the match was limited to a max. of four players. 
 
 
                
              
                          
                
                   
                
                
                
                
                  Attention all members of The Isle of Man team.  We have been challenged by the Royal County of Berkshire to a friendly.  The match is limited to a maximum of four players.  So be quick.  Click on link below to register for the match. 
https://www....