1981 - Hampshire Chess History

Hampshire Individual Chess Championship 1982

26 April 2023 by HCA Archivist

Keith Gregory at 2016 Hampshire Chess Championship

The 1982 Hampshire Individual Chess Championship was held at Southampton University over two weekends (28th November – 5th December and 29th November – 6th December 1981). Although it was played in 1981 this was for the season 1981/82, hence recorded as 1982. The tournament also included the University Championship, which only University players were eligible … Read more

WECU Chess Championship – 1981

7 October 202321 August 2022 by HCA Archivist

The WECU Chess Championship has been running for many years, but has normally been held in more westerly counties than Hampshire. This is a logical decision, as Hampshire is a long way for Cornwall and Devon players to travel to. However, in April 1981 Winchester was the destination and the cross tables are part of … Read more