We are getting regular new enquiries regarding teaching chess to beginners, along with other junior chess clubs in the Dorset area, as our current system of teaching on a Saturday morning is running at a maximum, we have unfortunately had to decline enquiries. We are now looking to re-address the Read more
Thanks to Martin for sharing his top division game against Southbourne’s Leonard Laker, shown to the advanced group of the 2nd session on Saturday. The full game can be cycled through from our GAMES page. Position after move 17. Nxd6
On week 5 of the winter season of our junior chess club we had 28 keen and enthusiastic juniors. Unfortunately we are full up with beginners now as we are week 5 of our database/bucket list of learning chess, we cannot accommodate any more beginners until after Easter at the Read more
We welcomed 26 keen and enthusiastic young chess players, age range from 8 years old to 15 who were coached by a 6 equally keen coaches to help with all things chess. It was great to see continuation of some recent new recruits – Joshua, Carlo, Rowley and Victor together Read more
We had the privilege of 7 coaches coming to help at various times during the lessons to give as many one to ones as possible. This to accommodate 23 keen and enthusiastic young players who want to learn, improve and enjoy playing chess. We welcomed newcomers, Victor and Carlo for Read more
After a slow start when we wondered who was coming to today’s club, a total of 22 juniors came along to enjoy and play chess. For those who couldn’t attend do to illness, we hope they all feel better very soon. We welcomed back Zander from his worldly travels and also Read more
2024 is the Chinese ‘Year of the Dragon’, so breathe out some FIRE in your chess ! Happy New Year to Everyone including Mum’s and Dad’s After the Xmas and New Year break it was great to see a return of Junior chess lessons at Bournemouth Library. We thought we Read more
An eight-year-old girl has been crowned best female player at the European blitz chess championships. Bodhana Sivanandan, from Harrow, north-west London, scored 8.5/13 at the event in Croatia, finishing ahead of seasoned professionals in the process. She defeated an international master and drew with a grandmaster, in a result described Read more
Our end of term Christmas competition was played in an excellent spirit, where 20 junior players took part in 5 rounds of competitive chess. I am delighted to report all entrants arrived on time, sat down to play and give their all over the next 3 hours. There were two Read more