WDCL Telford Chess Club

Telford
Name:	Telford Chess Club
Venue:	The Royal British Legion, Station Road, Dawley, Telford TF4 2NW
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Night:	Wednesday
Start:	7:30pm
Secretary:	R.G.Thompson eMail
Parking:	Ample parking adjacent on a large free, well lit public car park.
Facilities:	The venue has full access for the disabled (wheelchair access in the form of a ramp leading to a side entrance and toilets are all on one level)

Foreword

Formerly Telford (1975-1999) then merged to form Shifnal and Telford (1999-2012). Reverted to Telford in at the start of the 2013/14 season however withdrew from the league having played only one match. Telford were re-admitted in Division Two for the 2014/15 season however withdrew following the 2025/26 season.

Honours

• WDCL League Champions 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2005-06 and 2018-19
• Div Two champions 1976-77, 2007-08 and 2014-15
• WDCL Lightning Tournament champions (Trophy section) 1993-94, 1998-99, 2001-02, 2004-05 and 2005-06 (joint)
• WDCL Pittaway Cup winners 1994-95, 2004-05 and 2014-15

Player Statistics

• 2019/20
• 2018/19
• 2017/18
• 2016/17
• 2015/16
• 2014/15
• 2013/14
• 2012/13
• 2011/12

Notable members

• R.G.Thompson Former league treasurer, former league President and former league Auditor
• J.K.Footner British Correspondence Champion 1976 and longtime member of British Correspondence Team
• ✝︎ G.L.Roberts
• ✝︎ I.R.Wilson
• ✝︎ C.J.Roberts