LRCA 2026/2027 Fixture Lists

The 20262027 Fixture Lists have now been published on the LRCA website. I will transpose these onto the Club Calendar as soon as possible.

Ashby 2 Fall Short In Harrod Cup

Despite a guest appearance from GM Mick Brown, Ashby 1 were beaten 5-3 in their final Harrod Cup match at Latimer on Wednesday evening, a result that sent Latimer into joint first place, along with Anstey, Ashby 2 and Market Harborough, However, after applying the first tie break rule - Game Point Difference - Market Harborough and Latimer were eliminated. With both Anstey and Ashby having identical GPD the second tie break - least number of defaulted boards - came into play. Once again, this could not separate the two teams so the third tie break - highest number of individual wins - came into play. This did produce a result, with Anstey having 22 and Ashby 17, so Anstey are this season's winners. Many congratulations to them.

It was a disappointing ending for Ashby 1, finishing third from bottom, with one win and one draw from their five matches.

Club Championship Results

There were 2 games played in the Club Championship this evening. Roy Evans beat Steve E., but the important top of the table game between Richard Vann and Tom Dove ended in a draw.

The Championship now hinges on the game beween Andrew Wilson and Tom Gerrard. If either of them win they will win the Championship by half a point. If they draw it will be a 3 way tie between Richard, Andrew and Tom G.

Harrod Cup In The Balance

A 4.5 - 3.5 defeat for Ashby 2 at the hands of Market Harborough 2 on Tuesday evening leaves the destination of the Harrod Cup in the balance. This result brings Market Harborough 2 level with us at the top of the table with 7 points, although we have a marginally better game point difference.

It now all hinges on the match between Syston and Anstey on Thursday evening. If Syston win they will leapfrog both Ashby 2 and Market Harborough 2 to take the Cup with 8 points. If that game is drawn then they will be level with us on 7 points for a 3 way tie. I'm unclear as to what the tie break rule is if 3 teams are level - I'm sure the LRCA will let us know soon enough.

IM Maskery Confirmed As U1450 Champion

IM Ian Maskery was confirmed as this years U1450 Champion following his draw against Paul Harrison last Thursday evening. Ric Dawson beat Neal Roberts to finish joint second, along with Paul Mayer, who won his game against Tyler Rowney by default. Ollie Fordham beat Peter Anderton to finish joint 4th.

There was also one game played in the 5th round of the Club Championship, with Paul Mayer beating Graham Bird.

Harrod Cup 5th Round Draw

The draw for the 5th round of the Harrod Cup has now been made and both Ashby teams will be playing away. Ashby 1 will be at Latimer and Ashby 2, needing only a draw to clinch first place, will be at Market Harborough 2. The Ashby 2 match will be played on the 8th September. Ashby 1 will play Latimer on the 16th September.

LRCA Teams Update

Further to a previous post, it has now been confirmed that our teams will be playing in the following Divisions this season:

Ashby 1  -  Division 2

Ashby 2  -  Division 3

Ashby 3  -  Division 5

Ashby 4  -  Division 5 

Club Championship 5th Round Draw

The draw for the 5th round of the Club Championship has now been made and can be viewed here.

With 3 players on 3.5 points, and 3 more lurking just behind on 3 points, it's all to play for. The standings going into the final round can be viewed here.

Unfortunately our two titled players, GM Brown and IM Maskery, are out of contention, but IM Maskery is still the favourite to take the U1450 crown, needing only a draw from his final game.