About the SCCA
The SCCA is a members’ organisation of independent chess clubs, affiliated to the West of England Chess Union and the English Chess Federation. It organises a competitive chess league with three Divisions catering for all standards of player from novice to expert. There is also the annual Frome Chess Congress, an open congress incorporating the Somerset Championships.
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Latest Somerset News
The 35th Frome Chess Congress has concluded. Results are now available.
Updated the Frome Congress 2024 page with results and photos.
Club contact details updated. See the new Club Contacts page.
Bristol Blitz. Entries being taken in advance for the 3rd Bristol Blitz — a nine round 5+3 FIDE-rated event.
Nigel Crucefix. With great sadness Trowbridge Chess Club give notice of the sudden death of Nigel Crucefix, who played in the Somerset leagues for many years and regularly volunteered at the Frome Congress. He will be missed.