The highly popular new chess club in Paignton (which has chosen to call itself "Torbay Chess Club") held its first-ever match on 28th September 2026 when it hosted local rivals Newton Abbot in a 6-board friendly match to kick off the new chess season.
The match was held at the club's headquarters, the Anchor's Rest Cafe on Paignton Harbour (magnificent views across Torbay!) and was closely fought, ending in a 3-3 draw, a result which pleased both teams!
Individual results (Torbay team names first):
1. Graham Phillips 0-1 Paul Brooks
2. Terry Greenaway 0-1 Mike Sapiecha
3. Bill Mentiply 0-1 Tom Bonds
4. Jack Kelly 1-0 Keith Middleton
5. Charles Rochford 1-0 Simon Howard
6. Kyle Phipps 1-0 Viggo Page
The Torbay club is looking forward to its fixtures in divisions 2 and 4 of the Torbay League this season, the league having also attracted entries from both Exeter and Plymouth Universities, a welcome new development.
The photo shows the match in progress with Torbay players facing the camera.
