One picture, two winners. First-team captain Romilly Ilersic presents the Player of the Year award (2022-2023) to Daniel Savin. The first team secured promotion back to the top flight of the Leicestershire and Rutland League at the first time of asking – and as champions of Division 2.
In his only full season with Market Harborough, Daniel represented all three teams in the Leicestershire League, making 25 appearances in the LRCA. He won 16 matches, drew four, and also played for our Northants team.
Market Harborough 3 winners of Division 4 in the Leicestershire and Rutland League 2021/2022.
An almighty twist at the end of the season…(Left to Right), Robert Mills, Alistair Geear, Mike Garland, René Butler, Amrik Tahim, John Oliver, George Gowers.
An interview with local radio station Harborough FM discussing our success playing Four Nations League Chess.
Harborough Mail
“Harborough Chess Club has all the right moves in a successful season.”
Market Harborough Chess Club is celebrating a remarkable double title winning season as both their league teams gained promotion.
Harborough FM
“MARKET HARBOROUGH CHESS CLUB CELEBRATES!”
Market Harborough Chess Club is celebrating a double victory as both teams were crowned winners of their respective divisions.
Mirror
“Lockdown boom for chess in Britain with 400% surge in games played online.”
Chess has made a resurgence during the coronavirus lockdown with millions of Brits consigned to their homes and parents are increasingly turning to the game to aid home-schooling.
