The season is progressing well for both teams. Cumnor 1 are currently 4th out of 8 in Division 1 with 2 wins and a loss in the first 3 matches. While Cumnor 2 are 2nd in division 4 with 2…
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RIP – Chris Fox (Banbury Chess Club)
Here at Cumnor Chess Club we are very sad to hear about the death of the Banbury player, Chris Fox. Stephen Rumsby: It is with great sadness that I have to report that Chris Fox of Banbury Chess Club died…
Cumnor 1 win the League
Last night saw Banbury 2 travel down to Oxford University for a match which would have an affect over here in Cumnor. Cumnor 1 have been sat on the summit of the Oxford and District Chess League 2 for most…
Silverware on the cards, in the League, Frank Wood Shield or Kidlington?
During the snow storms of last night Cumnor 1 took a big step to achieving promotion to division 1 by beating Banbury 2, 4-2. The result moves Cumnor 1, 6 points clear (with a better head-to-head) of Banbury 2 with…
Club is closed for one evening
On Thursday 24th January both teams are playing away, Cumnor 1 are playing Oxford University 2 and Cumnor 2 are playing Magdalen College School, this will mean the club will be closed for the evening. We will open again on…
ECF President’s Award for Steve Rumsby,
Cumnor Chess Club would like to offer our congratulations to Steve Rumsby. The following was taken from the ECF Newsletter that has just been published and the Oxfordshire Chess Association website: ECF President’s Award for Steve Rumsby, Banbury Congratulations to…
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Cumnor player draws chess grandmaster!
GM John Nunn gave a 21 board simul at Hanwell Village Hall in Banbury on Sunday 8th June. He came out 20-1 winner with two draws from Ben Graff and our very own Simon Terrington. Two Cumnor players took part:…
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