1895 - Hampshire Chess History

Hampshire County Matches 1895 / 96

16 June 202327 May 2023 by HCA Archivist

Hants v Surrey Swindon Advertiser and North Wilts Chronicle 22 Feb 1896

Hampshire played three county chess matches this season, meeting the same opponents as 1894 / 95, with two matches in the SCCU Shannon South Eastern Division and a friendly one against Wiltshire. A noticeable change this season was made in the SCCU following issues with the number of games not being completed in the time … Read more

Hampshire County Matches 1894 / 95

30 May 202318 May 2023 by HCA Archivist

Hampshire v Sussex 3 Nov 1894 - Portsmouth Evening News

With the formation of the Southern Chess Counties Union (SCCU) in 1892 the second season of this competition was held where Hampshire played county matches against Sussex and Surrey. In addition the annual friendly with Wiltshire returned after a one year absence.