Chilworth Review Magazine
The first issue of this magazine (I am not sure if there were any more) from September 1983. The author of this was a player well known in the Portsmouth League, Pat McEvoy.
HCA Archivist
Hampshire Chess League
In 1895 a Hampshire Trophy (renamed Division One later) League was held with one team from Portsmouth, two from Southampton and one each from Andover and Gosport in a knockout format. Portsmouth were the first winners. In 1912 a Hampshire League (renamed Division Two) was added and Andover were the first winners.
Hampshire Individual Championship
The Hampshire Congress has run most years and this incorporates a number of trophies, with the main one being the Silver Rook for the Hampshire Individual Champion. The winner of the Congress may not always be the Hampshire Individual Champion, as only players from Hampshire are eligible for the title. A table detailing all the … Read more
Hampshire Chess County Matches
The Hampshire Chess Association was formed in 1890 under the instigation of Joseph Blake of Southampton Chess Club. Before the official formation Hampshire played matches against other Counties and once formed more official matches were played, originally in the SCCU and later in the WECU and Chiltern Leagues. Additional details on the competitions which Hampshire … Read more