THE 2024 Winsford Royal Oak Chess Championship final is to be held on Sunday 7th April at 3pm.

The competition has been running since December and attracted 18 entries from players of all ages and abilities.

The final sees Mark Caunter (Bampton) play Chris Beighton (Bampton) in what promises to be a very high standard head to head.

The winner will received the Challenge Trophy Cup, until next year, and have their name engraved on the shield to be displayed behind the bar. Everyone welcome.