1963 - Hampshire Chess History

Hampshire Individual Chess Championship 1963

14 December 202420 November 2024 by HCA Archivist

The 1963 Hampshire Individual Chess Championship was held over the 1962/63 season with 17 competitors. The previous year there were 30 entrants and this was therefore a disappointing number. This turned into the least of the issues, as in the end no championship title was presented. This was down to a play-off not being completed. … Read more

Hampshire Individual Chess Championship 1964

1 April 202414 July 2023 by HCA Archivist

The 1964 Hampshire Individual Chess Championship was held from November 1963 to April 1964. 11 players entered with 7 rounds to be played to determine the champion. Picture above of John Wilkinson playing with the White pieces against Les Allen from the 2003 Hampshire Championship, 39 years after his title win. For a list of … Read more