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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. 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 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 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 Read more

In the final week before our Christmas competition, we had a strong attendance of 26 juniors, well done everyone for coming along to learn and play chess.  Eric took the advanced sections and reviewed a dynamic game played by Nikolas Read more

We need to make sure we are all protected at this time of the year with various virus’s/flu/colds going round.  Can all parents ensure that when children attend lessons, they are fully fit/healthy and at least make sure they have Read more

We enjoyed the company of 24 enthusiastic and keen young juniors itching to move the pieces on a bitterly cold December morning. It is a pleasure to see so many coming along to learn and play chess.  We were without Read more

An open tournament for all local juniors under the age of 16, there are a limited number of tables available so book early to avoid disappointment.

With December almost upon us, a cold start to the day, but we welcome new member Sameer who has all the credentials to become an excellent player. Ian Clarke reviewed the Alekhine defence with the 1st session advanced group….  Anyone Read more

A huge thank you to all who helped us raise £208 for Children In Need. Todays News We had 26 juniors today bustling with eager enthusiasm as it was T shirt day as well as some much anticipated great games Read more