Blackpool and Fylde League

The aim of the League is to promote chess activities and competitions. It extends from Morecambe in the north to Leyland in the south and encompasses players of varied abilities and ages. If you would like more information about the league contact the league secretary The League's Privacy Notice is here

The league has 3 divisions, Division A with no rating limit, Division B where the teams total rating must be under 7300 and division C

The League Rules are here

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Nominated Players for 2022/23 Season

Preston in division A - playing two evenly matched teams (Rule 17a):

  • For Preston 1, Malcolm Peacock and Brett Lund will not be eligible to play for Preston 2.
  • For Preston 2, Peter Jowett and Jim Sumner will not be eligible to play for Preston 1

Lytham 2 and 3 in Division B playing in order of strength (Rule 17b):

  • For Lytham 2 Phil Raynor and Andrii Ovdiienko will not be eligible to play for Lytham 3

Lytham 4 and 5 in Division C playing in order of strength (Rule 17b):

  • For Lytham 4 Ben O'Rourke and Graham Smith will not be eligible to play for Lytham 5

Rapidplay cup

Teams: Lytham 1, Lytham 2, Preston, Poulton 1, Leyland

Plate

Losing teams in the rapidplay cup play in the plate. 

Latest Results

Poulton 1  3½ - ½  Preston 2  Mon 16th Dec 2024
Despite the final result, most of the games were in the balance until the late stages. The Read more ...
Lytham 5  4 - 0  Poulton 3  Thu 14th Nov 2024
A very close game on Board 1. A draw was offered but refused by David Gamble who won much Read more ...
Lytham 5  1 - 3  Lytham 4  Thu 17th Oct 2024
New Player was Eric Green. Read more ...
Preston 1  1 - 3  Lancaster  Wed 4th Dec 2024
Due to Jalgos being closed we played the match at my house. Thanks to Lancaster for bringi Read more ...