Two of the Anstey teams starting their campaigns tonight as four sides from our club are looking to make an impact this season

The summer is officially gone, and it is time to look forward to the new league season. The pieces have barely cooled down from the busy county championships and summer cups, and we are about to take them out again this evening as two Anstey sides are preparing to take on different challenges.

Anstey 2 will be looking to make their mark in Division 3 as they start their campaign against a solid Loughborough 3 team at home. The second team captain, El Presidente Ben, will be looking to fulfil a strong team as our second side will be bidding for the division title this year.

On the other side of Leicester, Anstey 4 will be making their debut in Division 4 against the talented Wigston 5 side. The match will be a real spectacle of chess, with six boards to be contested by the players from both teams.

Good luck to all Anstey teams as the new season starts! If you want to get involved in competitive chess, or just want to get some casual games, pop down to the Anstey Methodist Church tonight. Club nights happen every Thursday from 7.30pm, parking available at the Nook.