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Epsom Salties sweep up in 4NCL Online Round 5
4NCL Online - Tuesday 1st April 2025 - Round 6
4 boards, Online
Epsom Salties 1 3-1 Colchester JFF B
Epsom Salties 2 3-1 Wessex J
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Apr 3, 20253 min read


Epsom 1 fall just short against Coulsdon 1 in the Surrey Trophy
Surrey Trophy - Monday 3rd March 2025
8 boards, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon
Coulsdon 1 4.5-3.5 Epsom 1
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Mar 27, 20257 min read


Epsom 2 build momentum in Ellam Trophy with swashbuckling victory at Guildford
Ellam Trophy (Surrey Div 3) - Monday 24th February 2025
6 boards, The Guildford Institute, Guildford
Guildford 3 1-5 Epsom 2
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Mar 13, 20254 min read


Club President breaks 2000 ECF Rating
Club President breaks 2000 ECF Rating
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Mar 1, 20251 min read


Spoils shared as Epsom 1 hold league leaders Kingston 1 to thrilling draw in Surrey Trophy
Surrey Trophy - Tuesday 17th Feb 2025
8 boards, Epsom Christian Fellowship, Epsom
Epsom 1 4-4 Kingston 4
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Feb 20, 20258 min read


That’s Not a Knife
“That’s not a knife, THIS is a knife. That’s not a knife, that’s a spoon. Alright alright, you win. I see you’ve played ‘Knifey Spoony’ before” – The Simpsons, “Bart vs Australia” Many years ago I practiced Kyokushin karate under the tutelage of noted sensei “Hanshi” Steve Arneil. It was tough. It was challenging. It was fun. Hanshi Arneil, doing what any self-respecting martial artist would do – meditate under a waterfall Part of what made it tough was that the Kyokushin sty
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Feb 17, 20255 min read


Epsom 5 dispatches Kingston 4 in Minor Trophy clash
Minor Trophy (Div 5) - Monday 10th Feb 2025
6 boards, The Willoughby Arms, Kingston
Kingston 4 1 - 5 Epsom 5
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Feb 13, 20252 min read


Epsom 2 rejoin Ellam Trophy title race with thumping win over Dorking
Ellam Trophy (Surrey Division 3) - Monday 10th February 2025
6 boards, The Fellowship, Epsom.
Epsom 2 - 4½ Dorking 1 - 1½
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Feb 13, 20256 min read


Epsom 1 record emphatic victory over Ashtead 1 in the Surrey Trophy
Surrey Trophy - Tuesday 28th Jan 2025
8 boards, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Ashtead
Ashtead 2½ Epsom 5½
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Feb 13, 20256 min read


Epsom Blitz comes to thrilling conclusion
Epsom Blitz tournament
3rd Feb 2025
Winner: CM Peter Lalić
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Feb 12, 20251 min read


Epsom eliminated from Alexander Cup as powerful Kingston side reach final
Surrey Alexander Cup semi-final - Wednesday 5th Feb 2025 over 10 boards played at The Willoughby Arms, Kingston.
Kingston 8½ Epsom 1½
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Feb 10, 20254 min read


Checkmate Your Opponents: Winning Tactics for Beginners
Chess is a game of strategy, wits, and foresight. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, it's essential to have a few winning...
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May 21, 20242 min read


Chess Club Chronicles: Stories from the Epsom Chess Community
Located at Epsom Christian Fellowship, Epsom Chess Club is a thriving community of chess enthusiasts of all levels. With a commitment to...
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May 21, 20242 min read


Master Your Moves: Advanced Chess Strategies Revealed
Chess is a game of skill, strategy, and endless possibilities. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced...
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May 21, 20242 min read





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