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.
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
Chess Notes
Note: Currently being revamped to add the articles. New 1987 articles added at bottom of page. G.Stuart Jan 2025 Chess articles have been included in the Portsmouth Evening News for many years, but Chess Notes started in 1957 until probably the early 2000’s. There were different writers, although I don’t have the full details, but … Read more