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Chess champion from Alsager set to shine: Jonathan Blackburn ready for Welsh Championship

Local News by Deborah Bowyer 4 hours ago  
Local chess champion, Jonathan Blackburn (front right) is off to Wales this weekend to compete in a major championship. (Photo: Nub News)
Local chess champion, Jonathan Blackburn (front right) is off to Wales this weekend to compete in a major championship. (Photo: Nub News)
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A chess champion from Alsager Chess Club is taking part in Welsh Championship in Cardiff this weekend.

Renowned champion chess player, Jonathan Blackburn, who recently visited Alsager Owls Junior Chess Academy, represents Wales at Chess.

Jonathan, a chess coach living in Staffordshire, is a county champion, has competed in the world youth championships. He takes part in the Welsh Championship from 3 April - 6 April at the Mecure Cardiff North Hotel in Cardiff.

Good luck Jonathan!

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