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#Chess Club minutes
The Maidenhead Chess Club, founded 1905, has a rich history steeped in the tradition of promoting and nurturing the game of chess in the local community. Since its inception, the club has served as a hub for chess enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
#Newspaper clippings
Over the years, the club has witnessed significant growth in its membership and has actively contributed to the chess scene in Maidenhead. Regular tournaments, matches, and events have been organised, fostering a sense of camaraderie among its members.
- Mr. Hobbis as Mayor (November 1904)
- Uxbridge vs Maidenhead (December 1904)
- First bid for championship (September 1955)
- Meetings advertisement (December 1905)
- Chess match vs Uxbrige (October 1907)
- The annual general meeting (October 1905)
- Chess match vs Reading (December 1906)
- The annual general meeting (October 1908)
- The president's cup (October 1909)
- Chess match vs Reading (April 1910)
- The annual general meeting (September 1910)
- District Chess League (October 1912)
- Chess problem by Charles Nicholson (April 1913)
- Tribute to Mr. Owen Stuchbery (June 1942)
- John Walker's success (January 1947)
- Tribute to Mr. Thompson (April 1951)
- County chess champion (May 1952)
- Chess meeting in the Rest Cafe (October 1972)
- Three chess club sides earn promotion (April 1983)
- Southern Counties Chess Champion (April 1986)
- MCC win Division 1 titie (June 1986)
- Local lottery recognises Maideniiead Chess (December 1986)
- Chess League Champs (June 1990)
- The Hogg cubs are tops at chess (October 1990)
- Self-taught player John Wagner (September 2013)
- Alexander Belyavsky (January 2020)
- MP Theresa May makes first move of Maidenhead Chess Club's championship final (May 2024)
- Maidenhead Chess Club hold charity 'simultaneous display' match with International Master Lorin D'Costa (July 2024)
- Maidenhead Chess Club celebrates remarkable achievements at British Chess Championships (August 2024)
