Club History
Battersea vs Krommenie: 80 Years of Unfinished Business
Chess is a universal language. So globally iconic is chess that, if two players want to play the game, they can have…
Club HistoryBattersea’s Surrey chess champs: A 91-year roll of honour
The Surrey Challenge Cup is the Surrey County Chess Association’s top individual honour with a list of winners going back to 1884—and…
AnnouncementsECF women’s chess award for Battersea chair
I’m very pleased to accept an award from the English Chess Federation, for contributions to women’s chess. Battersea Chess Club has increased…
AnnouncementsRook odds – the Handicap Trophy from March 19th
Battersea Chess Club is proud to announce the return of our historic Handicap Trophy. Try your luck with queen odds against the…
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AnnouncementsTitled player? We have free memberships available
Battersea 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 ChessDocumentary short: women in London chess
London’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…
AnnouncementsNimzowitsch Memorial Blitz
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a FIDE- and ECF-rated Blitz Tournament on 7 November 2023 7 November…
AnnouncementsBattersea to host London Women’s Chess Festival
Battersea are proud to announce the 2023 London Women’s Chess Festival, welcoming teams from Lewisham Chess Club and Wimbledon Chess Club for…
AnnouncementsThe king is dead—Long live the queen! Battersea elects first female chair
It was goodbye Alan Palmer, and hello Djuna Tree at Battersea’s 2023 AGM as the club elected its first female Chair in…
AnnouncementsGrand Prix returns for Summer Knights
Battersea Chess Club is proud to present the return of the biggest intramural chess tournament in the world — the Grand Prix…
Interesting GamesTense finale as Battersea Women beat Hammersmith
An anxious and diverse crowd saw Battersea’s women’s team renew their rivalry with Hammersmith, winning the match in a dramatic comeback late…
AnnouncementsThis spring: Battersea Women announce two matches
Two exciting events are planned this April and May specifically run by and for our female members. Battersea Women will welcome Hammersmith…