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The DCCA team event for the Peter Rooke Cup was held at Newton Abbot Chess Club on Saturday 20th June 2026. This is the last of the season's DCCA team events and was contested by four teams: Newton Abbot, Seaton, Teignmouth and Barnstaple. Paul Hampton provides a report of the event. (the games along with analysis are now available here in the games database).
Read more: Newton Abbot win final DCCA Team Event of the season
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Seaton's Jonathan Underwood has been crowned this season's Champion of Champions to win the prestigious Winter Wood Shield! This is a yearly knockout event that provides an opportunity for all the Devon Club Champions to battle out to claim this best in Devon title – Well done Jon!
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Devon 1st team were in action on Saturday 13th June 2026, playing against Cambridgeshire for a place in the Minor Counties Final. Jon Underwood provides a report of the day.
Read more: Devon pipped by Cambridgeshire in exciting county semi-final
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We are happy to report that a new chess group had started meeting at a small cafe next to Paignton Harbour. This is a friendly, relaxed weekly meet-up for anyone who enjoys a game of chess (or wants to learn).
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The penultimate event in the 2025-26 series of inter-club team competitions was held on Sunday 17th May 2026 at the spacious venue of Clyst St Mary Village Hall, just outside Exeter. Four teams of six took part: Exeter, Newton Abbot, Barnstaple and Teignmouth. Originally Totnes had announced an intention to enter but were unable to raise a team.
Read more: Convincing win for Exeter in DCCA Bremridge team event
