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Looking for a chess club in London? The capital has a thriving chess scene, with clubs catering for everyone from complete beginners and casual players to experienced league competitors and titled players. Here’s how to find somewhere to play.
AnnouncementsHaving played club chess for about a decade, I’m predisposed against chess players; whoever said to not hate the player and hate…
Interesting GamesRichard Rawson is new club member who was playing one of his first over-the-board games. SAM WALKER takes a look.
Club HistoryThe Surrey Challenge Cup is the Surrey County Chess Association’s top individual honour with a list of winners going back to 1884—and…
AnnouncementsI’m very pleased to accept an award from the English Chess Federation, for contributions to women’s chess. Battersea Chess Club has increased…
AnnouncementsBattersea Chess Club is proud to announce the return of our historic Handicap Trophy. Try your luck with queen odds against the…
AnnouncementsBattersea Chess Club has announced a new programme for the club’s strongest players. We now offer half-price membership for players with full ratings over…
Women in ChessLondon’s thriving women’s chess community has been showcased in a short documentary by film student Natalia Sergheev, who visited Battersea Chess Club at their…
AnnouncementsWe are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a FIDE- and ECF-rated Blitz Tournament on 7 November 2023 7 November…
AnnouncementsBattersea are proud to announce the 2023 London Women’s Chess Festival, welcoming teams from Lewisham Chess Club and Wimbledon Chess Club for…
AnnouncementsIt was goodbye Alan Palmer, and hello Djuna Tree at Battersea’s 2023 AGM as the club elected its first female Chair in…
AnnouncementsBattersea Chess Club is proud to present the return of the biggest intramural chess tournament in the world — the Grand Prix…
