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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Fixtures are out!
The new season is upon and is due to kick off this week. Cunmor 1 will playing in division 1 for the first time and will play their first match away to City 1 on 7th October before home matches…
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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…
The New Season
Looking out of my window this morning I can confirm Autumn has clearly started but in good news the chess season kicks off next month! So pop down to the club for some pre-season friendlies this evening. The Oxfordshire Chess…
The 2017-18 fixtures have been released
The 2017-18 fixtures have been released by the OCA (please see below) however they are subject to change. Cumnor 1 start the season with two away games against Witney 2 and Cowley 3 and play the final match away to…
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Wantage 2 v Cumnor 2 and Cumnor 1 v Wantage 1 [Match Reports]
This week saw both Cumnor teams take on their respective Wantage teams in the league. Cumnor 2 visited Wantage 2 on Tuesday evening and came back with a 5-1 victory. Graham, Steve, Marc, Leo and Alan all won while Robert…
Cumnor 1 v Bicester 1 [Match Report]
Cumnor 1 kicked off the season with a draw against Bicester 1 on Thursday night. On board 6, Chris was playing his first game for Cumnor, even though he lost the game he did say he enjoyed it. I was…
Chess returns
Have you been twiddling your fingers for the last 4 Thursdays? Never fear we are back and ready to roll! Our first club night of the season starts at 7pm at Cumnor Old School on Thursday the 1st September. The…
Cumnor 1 v MCS and City 1 (FWS)
A win and a draw from Gareth and Mark respectively wasn’t enough to earn Cumnor any points last Thursday night when Magdalen College School came to town. In our previous fixture MCS ran out 6-0 winners so at least this…
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