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The 2026 Thurrock Chess Club Summer Cup has officially concluded after a summer of fantastic games, nail-biting finishes, and excellent sportsmanship across all boards. Here is the rundown of how the final standings shook out:  Summer Cup Joint Champions: Daniel Chambers & Mridul Sharma The tournament went right down to the wire. In a thrilling…

Things are heating up at the boards this summer! Whether you’re looking to test your lightning reflexes, claim club glory, or help shape our next season, we’ve got a busy couple of weeks ahead. Here is everything you need to know about what’s happening at the club: ⚡ This Wednesday: The Blitz Showdown! Get ready…

What a spectacular evening of chess we had this past Tuesday! The club gathered for a highly anticipated simultaneous exhibition (simul), where our very own Vincas Ralys took on all comers across eight boards at once. It was an absolute masterclass in concentration, strategy, and endurance. By the end of the night, Vincas completely outplayed the room,…

We have an action-packed July lined up at Thurrock Chess Club, featuring two fantastic events that you won’t want to miss. Whether you want to test your skills against the best or enjoy some fast-paced drama, we’ve got you covered. ♟️ The Ultimate Challenge: Club Simul Are you ready to take on the best? Next…

The heat is on—both outside and on the boards! Following up on our launch announcement (“The Summer Cup Has Arrived”), we are now officially entering the home stretch. With just a few match days left before the Summer Cup concludes, every single pawn push and tactical shot counts toward the final trophy. Whether you are…

Happy New Year to all our members, friends, and chess enthusiasts! We hope you had a wonderful festive season and are ready for an exciting year of chess. We are pleased to announce that Thurrock Chess Club is officially back in full swing and will be meeting at both of our venues starting this week.…

Yesterday marked our last club night before Christmas, and it was a fantastic way to wrap up the year. A big thank you to all our members who joined us for a fun and competitive evening of chess! We hope everyone enjoyed themselves and that it was a fitting close to the season. As we…