Events of 2022/23
Spens Cup 2023
Bellshill were eliminated 4-1 in the Semi-Final by a strong Bon Accord team, but there were good performances across the team that aren't reflected in the score.
Events of 2019/20
Spens Cup 2020
Bellshill Chess Club secured a position in the Spens Cup by defeating Edinburgh Civil Service in January 2020 1½-3½. Unfortunately, our next match against Kilmarnock was cancelled, along with the event, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Events of 2018/19
Scottish Championship 2019
After 9 rounds Ali Roy 4/9 with Stephen McQuillan on 4½/9. In the U1850 Joe Parks will be unhappy with his 2/4. Better luck next year Joe. The new Scottish Champion is GM Matthew J Turner scoring 7/9.
British Championships 2019 - Major Open
Ali Roy finished with 5/9 in the Major Open of the British Championships 2019. An interesting win from Ali today. Winning as black in 23 moves against RA Barton (1941). Well done Ali.
Lanarkshire Challenge Match
Richardson Cup Rd1 v Edinburgh (12 Jan 2019)
Result was 6½ to 1½. Graeme outplayed their Board 1 and Joe had a comfortable draw on Board 3. Young Shea played well and deserved at least a draw - looks like a prospect. Daniel played hard to get to the wrong side of a rook and 4 v 3 on the same side. Defended well then missed the stalemate defence at the end. David and Hamish fought hard but had difficult positions. Pottsy and Gordon got mugged. (report from Gordon Scholes)
Salsburgh Festive Friendly Rapid Play (18 Dec 2018)
All players enjoyed rapid play chess games in a friendly environment hosted by Salsburgh Chess Club. Thanks Salsburgh CC for your hospitality. I should mention that it was reported that a certain Bellshill player dropped off at the board. Merry Christmas and a Happy 2019 to all.
Benidorm International Chess Festival (Dec 2018)
Joe Parks, Hamish Glen, Stephen McQuillan and Dick Heathfield, along with a number of other Scots, played in this tournament in early December 2018. Final scores are Stephen(6½/10), Joe(5½/10), Dick (4½/10) and Hamish(3½/10).
Oban Chess Congress (16-18 Nov 2018)
This weekend three Bellshill Chess Club members are participating in this Congress. Stephen McQuillan in the Open and both Hamish Glen (1½/4) and Robin Moore in the Challengers. Good luck to all.
Away v Salsburgh - Friendly (20 Nov 2018)
A friendly match against Salsburgh Chess Club took place in the Layby Public House. It was noticed by some players that the quality of chess played was considerably better at the start of the evening than at the end. The result was 6-1 in Bellshill's favour. Thanks to Salsburgh Chess Club for their hospitality.
Bellshill Under 1350 Tournament
Congratulations to Wilson Carnie, winner of the Club's U1350 Tournament 2018/19.
Bellshill Challenge
Bellshill Allegro
