Chess playing in London. Chess clubs for all ages providing Club venues, contacts, tournaments, league, results, news and events. Also online chess playing for kids, with resources for teachers and parents.
Kings Head Chess Club London's most exciting and friendly, central pub-based chess club. Welcome players of all strengths and nationalities from woodpusher to GM, whether for a night or a season.
Location: Wargrave Arms, Crawford Place
Postcode: W1 MAP URL: http://www.khcc.org.uk/start.shtml
Cavendish Chess Club Chess Club open to players of all levels. Meets on Thursday evenings at Millman Street Community Rooms.
Location: Millman Street
Postcode: WC1N 3EW MAP URL: http://www.camden.gov.uk
Dulwich Chess Club New and exciting chess club in south east London. Formed just a few years ago the club has been a remarkable success. If you are a beginner, want to improve your chess, play league chess, casual chess or any kind of chess, come along.
Location: Dulwich Village
Postcode: SE21 7BJ MAP URL: http://www.dulwichplough.org.uk
Morley Chess Club One of the most active chess clubs in the United Kingdom and maintains an excellent dedicated facility in London.
Location: Morley College
Postcode: SE1 7HT MAP Telephone: 020 7609 2016
URL: http://www.morleychessclub.co.uk
chessKIDS academy How to play chess: free online chess lessons for kids. Play against the computer. Chess resources for teachers and parents
URL: http://www.chesskids.com/
English Chess Federation Comnprehensive source of information for clubs, officials and players.
Location: Battle
Postcode: TN33 0YD MAP Telephone: 01424 775222
URL: http://www.englishchess.org.uk
Barnet Chess Club The Club meets every Monday evening.
Location: Barnet High Street
URL: http://www.gtryfon.demon.co.uk/bcc/
Middlesex County Chess Association A resource for Middlesex Chess provided by the MCCA. Events, results, contacts, league tables, fixtures.
URL: http://www.middlesexchess.org.uk/
Richmond Junior Chess Club Organizes chess clubs, tournaments and coaching for children in West and South West London. Panel of chess tutors who are available for both private and school tuition.
Telephone: 020 8898 0362
URL: http://www.rjcc.org.uk/
Hackney Chess Club Thriving chess club in Hackney
Location: Hackney
URL: http://www.hackneychess.org.uk
Barnet Knights Chess Club Barnet's Junior Chess Club meets in West Finchley on Monday evenings. All welcome from beginners to champions, ages 5 to 15.
Location: Moss Hall Junior School
Postcode: N3 1NR MAP URL: http://www.barnetknights.com
Internet Chess Club Founded in 1995 as one of the first premium gaming sites on the internet, the ICC now has more members, Grandmasters, volunteers and more loyalty from members than any other classical game service on the internet.
URL: http://www.chessclub.com
Junior Chess in Surrey Website dedicated to junior chess players and clubs in Surrey.
URL: http://www.cchess.org.uk/SCCAJ/Juniors.htm
West London Chess Club Founded in 1893 and caters for players of all types and abilities. 1st teams play in the Middlesex and London Leagues, others play friendly or 'blitz' games every Wednesday, juniors meet on saturday mornings.
Location: Chiswick
Postcode: W4 MAP Mobile: 07768 940789
URL: http://www.westlondonchess.com
Metropolitan Chess Club One of the oldest clubs in London, it was founded in 1890. Over 60 members and welcomes new members of all abilities. Teams play in both the London and Middlesex Leagues.
Location: City of London
URL: http://www.metchess.org
The London Chess League Information on leagues, fixtures, results, clubs, venues, rules and notes.
Location: Twickenham
Postcode: TW1 2BU MAP Telephone: 020 8891 1739
URL: http://www.londonchess.com/
Chess & Bridge Ltd One of the largest specialised games mail order companies in the World. A large range of classical games together with secure shopping will give choice coupled with peace of mind
Location: 369, Euston Road
Postcode: NW1 3AR MAP Telephone: 020 7388 2404
URL: http://www.chesscenter.com
Hampstead Junior Chess Club For children aged 5-12 years. Meets on Monday evenings during term time. Organises tournaments and termly championships. Parental help welcome.
Location: All Hallows Church
Postcode: NW3 MAP Telephone: 020 7485 8902
URL: http://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/content/leisure/sports-and-activities/sport-directory/contacts-for-chess.en
The London Junior Chess Championships Titles are awarded for seven age groups, Under 8,10,12,14, 16,18 and 21. To play in the Under 8,10 or 12 Finals you must first qualify, either via a qualifying tournament or by grade. Qualification is not required for the older age groups.
URL: http://www.ljcc.co.uk/
Streatham & Brixton Chess Club A friendly south London club with teams in the London, Surrey and Croydon Leagues. For social games we also meet at the Woodfield Grove Tennis Club on the first Tuesday of each month during the chess season (October to April.)
Location: Streatham
Postcode: SW16 1LR MAP URL: http://streathambrixtonchess.blogspot.com/
London Deaf Chess Club This website is aimed at everyone who is deaf, hard of hearing or deafened with an interest in chess.
Location: Crystal Palace
Postcode: SE20 8DN MAP Telephone: 020 8659 9903
URL: http://www.englishdeafchess.co.uk
Little Heath, Brookmans Park and Potters Bar Chess Club A junior-orientated club with a strong adult section. The club meets twice a week and runs thee teams in the Herts League.
Location: Potters Bar
Telephone: 01707 642027
URL: http://www.littleheathchess.co.uk/
Hertfordshire Chess Covers all aspects of junior and senior chess. Club venues, contacts, tournaments, league, results, news and events.
Location: Hertfordshire
Telephone: 01763 250833
URL: http://www.hertschess.com/