Category: NLC chess news

 The final match of the Chess Circle’s first season. A five board friendly against the combined East India/Oriental, at the[…]

The daffodils are in bloom, the clocks have sprung forward and trees are in blossom. Yes, the cricket season is[…]

The NLC’s final Hamilton-Russell Cup match of the season was at home against the Chelsea Arts Club. A weakened side[…]

After the high of the NLC Lightning Tournament, the NLC came back to earth at the Oxford and Cambridge Club[…]

The National Liberal Club has seen many historic events over the years. One immediately thinks of George Bernard Shaw addressing the[…]

NLC lost a close-fought match against our friends from the Reform 1.5 – 3.5. It was likely many of our[…]

Tube strikes, committee meetings and holidays all took their toll. The Libs managed to raise the necessary four boards (with thanks,[…]

It could have been a St Valentine’s day massacre. After a glorious 1.5-5.5 defeat in the Hamilton-Russell Cup, the NLC[…]

With the extensive fixture list in the Hamilton Russell taking up considerable time for the NLC players, there hasn’t been much time[…]

Another match, another loss. As ever, the final score doesn’t do justice to the close run games. It was a[…]

After last week’s win at the Lansdowne, the NLC was brought back to earth with a bump at the RAC.[…]

It’s been coming for a while. After close matches and the draw against Roehampton, the NLC was due a win.[…]

The first fixture of 2016 saw a hard fought 3-3 draw between the NLC and the Roehampton. Roehampton don’t play[…]

The NLC Chess Circle is delighted to announce the 2017 NLC Lightning Chess Tournament, to be held on Monday 06[…]

The 15th of December saw the last chess fixture of 2016 for the NLC as we welcomed the Hurlingham Club[…]