A heated and close final (S Martin v I Gregory, 2018) drew a crowd – with Ian emerging victorious.

Both players have sharp and aggressive playing styles, culminating in a blockbuster finish!

This story from 1986 features the strong player Steve Dean, who has been a member for many years (and now has quite the reputation for making draws!)

Sidmouth Chess Club has a rich history of successes; another article from the 1986 season made the local news