SWINDON’S Mark Jones has been awarded the President’s Shield by Wiltshire County Chess League president Nick Wingfield.

Jones is the latest player to have had exceptional results during the chess season and defeated all the higher graded players whom he competed against in league matches.

At the latest club night, Jones received his shield from Wingfield.

For details of Swindon’s regular club night or casual player nights with tuition visit us at www.swindonchessclub.org.uk or phone Gordon Chapman (club secretary) on 01793740887.