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Club: King's Head Pub
City, Country: London, United-Kingdom
Address: Moscow Road
Contact:
Meeting Times: Daily
Comments: Casual chess in a cafe. Chess bulletin board.
Club: Ripon Raiders
City, Country: Ripon, United-Kingdom
Address: 35 Princess road, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 1ET
Contact: 01765 692654 leonwool leonwool@ripon.fsnet.co.uk
Meeting Times: Monday evenings 7.30pm
Comments: Chess
Club: Richmond Junior Chess Club
City, Country: London, United-Kingdom
Address: ETNA Community Centre, 13 Rosslyn Road, East Twickenham
Contact: (44)(20)8898 1190/0362 rjcc@globalnet.co.uk www.rjcc.org.uk rjccboss
Meeting Times: Saturdays 11.30-5.00
Comments: England's leading chess club for kids
Club: Eccles Chess Club
City, Country: Manchester, United-Kingdom
Address: Monton Bowling Club,Hawthorn Ave,Monton,Eccles
Contact: Des Perryman,0161-788-9240 (sec) / Mbpollard@aol.com (capt)
Meeting Times: Wednesdays 8-11
Comments: Small friendly chess club
Club: Fiveways Chess Club
City, Country: Nottingham, United-Kingdom
Address: Fiveways Pub, Next to the City Hospital, Sherwood, Nottingham
Contact: drgriffiths@email.com
Meeting Times: Monday evenings 7.30 onwards
Comments: Casual and league chess (Notts and Derbys leagues) in a friendly pub atmosphere.
Club: Bon Accord Chess Club
City, Country: Aberdeen, United-Kingdom
Address: Ferryhill Community Centre
Contact: www.members.aol.com/bachess or mess gmdunx
Meeting Times: Tuesday & Friday 1830- 2230
Comments: Friendly(!) local chess club with about 30 members
Club: Grendel Chess Club
City, Country: Bristol, United-Kingdom
Address: Bristol County Sports Club, 40 Colston Street, Bristol
Contact: derekpugh@aol.com (ICC: MysteryRook)
Meeting Times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays (from 7:30pm)
Comments: League chess, rapidplay, blitz, casual - all standards of player welcome
Club: Solihull Chess Club
City, Country: West Midlands, United-Kingdom
Address: Blossomfield Club, The Wardens, Widney Lane, Solihull, B91 3JY
Contact: Rob Anderton, tel: +44 (0)121 742 9077 http://www.shurrockd.freeserve.co.uk/ fastgameeddie@yahoo.co.uk
Meeting Times: Wednesday 7.15 till close (with bar etc.)
Comments: Several teams competing in the Birmingham and Leamington leagues. Friendly!
Club: Pinner Chess Club
City, Country: London, United Kingdom, United-Kingdom
Address: PADCA Community Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner
Contact:
Meeting Times: Weds
Comments: Teams in Thames Valley and Hillingdon leagues. Coaching for juniors.
Club: Telford Chess Club
City, Country: Telford, United-Kingdom
Address: Barley Mow Pub in Madeley High Street Telford Shropshire
Contact: Phone Steve Tarr at 01952 582032 email is stephen@telford68.fsnet.co.uk
Meeting Times: we meet on wednesdays at 19.30
Comments: we have teams in the Shropshire leagues and Wolverhampton league 1st division ch
Club: Boston Chess Club
City, Country: Boston, Lincolnshire, United-Kingdom
Address: Pilgrim College, Fydell House, South Square
Contact: steppenwolf@magictheatre.freeserve.co.uk
Meeting Times: Thursdays 19.00 hours GMT onwards
Comments: Ask for directions to Boston Market place. Club is 2 minutes' walk from there.
Club: Maidenhead Chess Club
City, Country: Berkshire, United-Kingdom
Address: St. Luke's Chirch Meeting Room, 26 Norfolk Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire,SL6 7AX
Contact: nigelwdennis@btinternet.com
Meeting Times: Monday evenings
Comments: 3 teams (A-C) in the Thames Valley and Berkshire Chess Leagues
Club: Merthyr Tydfil
City, Country: Wales, United-Kingdom
Address: The Imperial Hotel, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, U.K.
Contact: Phone: (UK)+ 01685 722555 or Email: dgwnne@lineone.net
Meeting Times: Club night Thursday 7.15
Comments: Small new club looking for additional members all strenghts,casual & league
Club: Cockermouth Chess Club
City, Country: Cockermouth, United-Kingdom
Address: Tythebarn Hotel, 41 Station Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria
Contact: pgleizon@aol.com
Meeting Times: Monday 06:30-10:30 pm
Comments: Chess Teaching for Juniors; Internal,external,team or individual championships;
Club: Petts Wood & Orpington Chess Club
City, Country: Bromley, United-Kingdom
Address: GEA Hall, Woodhurst Drive, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent BR5
Contact: Paul Jones - Tel: 020 8663 6212 (evenings) - pj@pja.u-net.com - pwocc.org.uk
Meeting Times: 19.30-22.30 Fridays September to May
Comments: All levels of skill more than welcome. Activities include blitz and simuls
Club: The Townhouses Hotel Chess Club
City, Country: LONDON ENGLAND, United-Kingdom
Address: 36 Waverley Grove, Finchley, London N3
Contact: 0044-208-203-4000 Fax ----203-7754 chess@GB-1.com www.GB-1.com
Meeting Times:
Comments: Stay in bargain priced accommodation and play chess daily. Phone first.
Club: Barnsley Chess Club
City, Country: Barnsley, United-Kingdom
Address: The Bush Inn, Keresforth Hall Road, Barnsley, Yorkshire
Contact: neil@toddytyke.idps.co.uk icc handle toddytyke
Meeting Times: Wednesday evenings at 19:30
Comments: Just off junction 37 of the M1 motorway
Club: The D'n'A chess club
City, Country: Glasgow, United-Kingdom
Address: Whitefield Road Community Centre, Midlock Street, Ibrox Glasgow.
Contact: edward@dormanside.freeserve.co.uk ICC handle:'sadman'
Meeting Times: every Thursday at 7.30pm till 10.00pm
Comments: league matches, club championship games, Blitz, skittles games etc.
Club: Chislehurst Chess Club
City, Country: London, United-Kingdom
Address: Chislehurst Methodist Church, Prince Imperial Road, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 5LX
Contact: Brian Drew 01689 859656 chislehurstchessclub.wordpress.com
Meeting Times: Wednesday 7.30 pm (Sept to May)
Comments: Club championship and League games
Club: Peoples Chess Club
City, Country: Manchester, United-Kingdom
Address: The White Swan, Green st, Fallowfield, Manchester
Contact: Mighty-G@mailcity.com
Meeting Times: Monday nights from 7.30pm until they kick us out
Comments: Small friendly club with a great attitude
Club: Wallasey Chess Club
City, Country: Wirral, United-Kingdom
Address: New Brighton
Contact: ICC: craigmc, http://www.wallaseychess.btinternet.co.uk/
Meeting Times: Monday and Thursday, 7.30 til 10.30
Comments: Refreshments available, 3 internal tournaments, numerous featured leagues
Club: Gerrads cross
City, Country: Buckinghamshire, United-Kingdom
Address: memorila centre Gerrads cross
Contact: 01494 672 303
Meeting Times: 7.30, Thursdays
Comments:
Club: Chess Assistant Club
City, Country: London, United-Kingdom
Address:
Contact: support@chessassistant.com http://www.chessassistant.com ICC handle: Ulko-CA
Meeting Times: Monday - Friday
Comments: Chess software, databases, training courses, theory, lessons... See WEB-page.
Club: Cosham Chess Club
City, Country: Portsmouth, United-Kingdom
Address: Cosham Community Centre,Wooton Road,Cosham,Portsmouth
Contact: tel 02392 384712/ jp@dallas96.freeserve.co.uk.
Meeting Times: Thursday 19.30-23.00
Comments: Friendly,non-smoking,Portsmouth League(3 Teams) & Club Championship
Club: 3C's Chess club
City, Country: Oldham, United-Kingdom
Address: Christ Church School, Chadderton,Oldham, Greater Manchester
Contact: Steven Rigby
Meeting Times: THURSDAYS Juniors 7-9pm, experienced 7-10
Comments: This is a great club which is known throughout the United kingdom
Club: Windermere Chess club
City, Country: Windermere, United-Kingdom
Address: Marchesi Centre Holly Road Windermere
Contact: Reg Broadbent,29 Windermere Park Windermere LA23 2NB Tel:01539 443188
Meeting Times: 7 pm Tuesdays Sept-May
Comments: interclub games & internal competitions
Club: Kendal Chess Club
City, Country: Kendal Cumbria, United-Kingdom
Address: Stricklandgate Methodist Church Rooms Union St Kendal
Contact: Malcolm Walker Summer Hill Brigsteer Road Kendal LA9 5AD Tel:01539 721227
Meeting Times: Thursdays Sept-May
Comments: Interclub matches & Club competitions
Club: Keswick Chess Club
City, Country: Keswick, Cumbria, United-Kingdom
Address: Quaker Meeting House, Tithebarn Street, Keswick
Contact: Dr. R. Greenhalgh, 2, Melbecks,Braithwaite Keswick,CA12 5TL 017687 78257
Meeting Times: Tuesdays
Comments: "Kolty" visited here & played Sir Hugh Walpole in 1937
Club: Austin Friars School
City, Country: Carlisle, Cumbria, United-Kingdom
Address: Austin Friars School, Carlisle, CA3 9PB
Contact: S. Cassidy, Austin Friars School, 01228 28042
Meeting Times:
Comments: Nice friendly School Club
Club: Alston Moor Chess Club
City, Country: Alston Moor, Cumbria, United-Kingdom
Address:
Contact: Mr. Ellwood, 4, Town Foot, Alston,CA9 3HX 014134 381193
Meeting Times:
Comments: A way out chess club!
Club: Arnside Chess Club
City, Country: Arnside, United-Kingdom
Address: Educational Institute
Contact: Dave Bannister, E mail: dvdbnnstr@aol.com
Meeting Times: Thursdays
Comments: very comfortable rooms
Club: Barrow-in-Furness chess club
City, Country: Barrow-in-Furness, United-Kingdom
Address: The Queens Arms, Rawlinson St., Barrow-in-Furness
Contact: Trevor Blower, 01229 472100
Meeting Times: Mondays & Thursdays
Comments: internal competitions and interclub matches
Club: Carlisle chess club
City, Country: Carlisle, United-Kingdom
Address: Liberal Club English Street
Contact: A Baker, Daisy Hill Warbrick on Eden 01228 560016
Meeting Times: Wednesdays
Comments:
Club: Millom chess club
City, Country: Millom, United-Kingdom
Address: Peel Hotel Millom
Contact: A Poley, 61, Salthouse Road 01229 773651
Meeting Times: Thursday
Comments:
Club: Penrith Chess Club
City, Country: Penrith, Cumbria, United-Kingdom
Address: Merlin Club, West Lane, Penrith
Contact: Gerry Rowan 01768 865165
Meeting Times: Wednesday
Comments: www.penrithchess.org.uk
Club: SASRA CHESS CLUB
City, Country: Seascale, United-Kingdom
Address: Falcon Club
Contact: Peter Tipper, 2, Fernstock Hill, Seascale 01946 728274
Meeting Times: Tuesday
Comments:
Club: Ulverston chess club
City, Country: Ulverston, United-Kingdom
Address: Ulverston Library
Contact: Chris Underhill, 6 Fell View, Swarthmoor 01229 586386
Meeting Times: Wednesday
Comments:
Club: Whitehaven chess club
City, Country: Whitehaven, United-Kingdom
Address:
Contact: Mr. W.B. Smith, Millgate, Wellington, Gosforth 019467 25256
Meeting Times: Monday
Comments:
Club: Southampton Chess Club
City, Country: Southampton, United-Kingdom
Address: Oaklands Community School
Contact: Temporary contact:- Tony Summers 023 80555052
Meeting Times: 7.00pm Tuesdays, September to May
Comments: club ch/ship, q/plays,4 teams in So'ton League, teams in National Club Ch/ship.
Club: Brixham Chess Club
City, Country: Brixham, Devon, England, United-Kingdom
Address: The Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen, Overgang Road, Brixham.
Contact: email: mikecuggy@aol.com.uk
Meeting Times: Tuesday evenings 7.00 - 10.00
Comments: Small club (about 10 of us!). Very friendly. Come and give us a thrashing.
Club: St Austell Chess Club
City, Country: St Austell, United-Kingdom
Address: Mount Charles Band Club, Morven Road, St Austell, Cornwall, UK
Contact: FlyingPig
Meeting Times: Wednesdays 7.30 pm
Comments:
Club: Swinton Chess Club
City, Country: Manchester, United-Kingdom
Address: Swinton & Pendlebury Labour Club, Station Road, Swinton, Manchester
Contact: Andrew Wilson 0161 281 1099 www.ma.man.ac.uk/~thompson/swintonchessclub
Meeting Times: Thursday Evenings, 7.30pm - 11.00pm
Comments: Teams play all year round, all players welcome including juniors.
Club: Harrow Chess Club
City, Country: London, United-Kingdom
Address: Victoria Hall, Station Road, Harrow, Middlesex
Contact: Roy Maddock - 020 8863 4556
Meeting Times: Thursday evenings
Comments: Teams in Middlesex, Thames Valley & Hillingdon Leagues
Club: Slough Chess Club
City, Country: Slough, Berkshire, United-Kingdom
Address: Lady Haig Ex-Service Mens Club, Stoke Road, Slough
Contact: Graham Brown, Chess Club Secretary Tel: 01753 868720
Meeting Times: Every Tuesday from 7.15pm to 11.00pm
Comments: Chess Players of all strengths welcome.
Club: Portsmouth Chess Club
City, Country: Portsmouth, United-Kingdom
Address: Froddington Arms, Fratton Road, Fratton, Portsmouth
Contact: http://portsmouthchess.8m.com
Meeting Times: Wednesdays, 7:30pm
Comments: Pop in if you're local. Website under construction - come back soon.
Club: Plymouth Chess Club
City, Country: Plymouth, United-Kingdom
Address: University of Plymouth (Babbage Building)
Contact: Web site: http://www.intheteam.com/plymouthchessclub OR flintstint@aol.com
Meeting Times: Monday and Thursday 6.30-10.00. Room 215. (Term time only)
Comments: All ability levels welcome. Go to our website for more information.
Club: ATHENAEUM
City, Country: Hartlepool, United-Kingdom
Address: Athenaeum Club Church Street Hartlepool.
Contact: MKMONTROSE@Hotmail.com
Meeting Times: Monday, Wednesday evenings from 7.00pm
Comments: Fairly Relaxed Chess at all levels of play.
Club: Leyland Chess Club
City, Country: Chorley/Preston, United-Kingdom
Address: Thurston Road, Leyland, Lancashire UK
Contact: web page under construction
Meeting Times: Tuesday at 7:30 Adults and Juniors Welcome
Comments: Top floor of Leyland Motors Sports Club
Club: Brighton and Hove Chess Club
City, Country: Brighton, United-Kingdom
Address: Railway Workers Club, Belmont House, Belmont Close, Brighton
Contact: http://brightonchess.co.uk/
Meeting Times: Wednesday 6:30-11:00, Saturday 2:00-6:30
Comments: Club is situated near the 7 Dials, off Dyke Road
Club: D 'n' A Chess Club
City, Country: Glasgow, United-Kingdom
Address: Whitefield Road Community Centre, Ibrox , Glasgow
Contact: sadman199@cardonald12.freeserve.co.uk ...handle:- sadman
Meeting Times: 7.15p.m. on Thursdays
Comments: Club 'A' Team captain Ricky Cameron.
Club: Coulsdon & Purley
City, Country: London, United-Kingdom
Address: 84-90, Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, Surrey. CR5 3BA
Contact: Tel: 020 8645 0412 Web Page: www.ccfs.freeserve.co.uk
Meeting Times: Monday Evenings: 7.30pm 'til late
Comments: Adult and junior clubs of very high standards with many teams.
Club: Preston Chess Club
City, Country: Preston, United-Kingdom
Address: "Unicorn" Public house North Road Preston Lancashire England
Contact: 00441772 784831 laza@supanet.com
Meeting Times: Every Wednesday 7 30 pm
Comments: Desperately needed female member
Club: Preston College Chess Club
City, Country: Preston, United-Kingdom
Address: St. Vincente's Road Fulwood Preston Lancashire UK
Contact: 00441772 784831 laza@supanet.com
Meeting Times: Every second Monday 700 pm
Comments: Junior British Champion was the member of this club.
Club: Stratford-upon-Avon
City, Country: Stratford-upon-Avon, United-Kingdom
Address: White swan Hotel
Contact: Colin Searle +44 1789 840395
Meeting Times: 7.30 Thirsdays
Comments:
Club: Cardiff Chess Club
City, Country: Cardiff, United-Kingdom
Address: YMCA, The Walk, Roath, Cardiff
Contact: garwak@freenetname.co.uk
Meeting Times: 7.30pm to 10.10pm Tuesdays
Comments: 9 different chess teams, playing regularly. Yearly 7 rd Swiss Club Championship.
Club: Renfrew Chess Club
City, Country: Renfrew, United-Kingdom
Address: St Margaret's Church Hall, Oxford Road Renfrew Scotland
Contact: CAMacgregor@aol.com
Meeting Times: Thursday 1930-2230
Comments:
Club: Glasgow Montrose Chess Club
City, Country: Glasgow, United-Kingdom
Address: R.A.F.A club 27 Ashley St,Charing Cross (next to petrol station on woodlands rd)
Contact: (0141) 248 2887 http://homepage.ntlworld.com/johnlukebarker/chess/
Meeting Times: 7.30 pm most Thursdays
Comments: We have a bar and its mega man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Club: Hertford Chess Club
City, Country: Hertford, United-Kingdom
Address: The Chauncey Room, The Hertford Club, Bull Plain
Contact: website.lineone.net/~hertford_chess_club/
Meeting Times: 19:45- 23:00 Tuesday evenings
Comments: 5 teams including the county champions, junoirs meet before the main club nights
Club: Cockermouth
City, Country: Cumbria, United-Kingdom
Address: Tithe Barn, Cockermouth
Contact: chris 01900 827583 Macleodmenaceman@aol.com
Meeting Times: Mondays 7.30pm Sept to April
Comments: One of the top 3 clubs in Cumbria, good club nights with about 8 players
Club: Livingston Chess Club
City, Country: Livingston, United-Kingdom
Address: The Havester, 71 Cameron Way, Knightsridge East, Livingston, W Lothian, Scotland
Contact: EMAIL-SMarshallD@ESMGC.COM WEBSITE-http://members.aol.com/livingstonchess
Meeting Times: Monday Evenings 7 pm
Comments:
Club: Shepshed Rooks
City, Country: Shepshed, Leicestershire, United-Kingdom
Address: Hind Leys Community College, Forest Road, Shepshed
Contact: ICC : Spudweb
Meeting Times: Thursdays : 7:30 onwards
Comments: We have several teams in the Leicestershire league and we play lots of blitz!
Club: HIGHCLIFFE chess club
City, Country: highcliffe nr christchurch, United-Kingdom
Address: highcliffe community centre , greystones , highcliffe , christchurch , dorset
Contact: John 01425-272051 and Keith 01425-279769
Meeting Times: monday night and tuesday afternoon
Comments: varying strengths from imbecile to expert
Club: Malpas
City, Country: Newport - S. Wales, United-Kingdom
Address: Three Horseshoes pub, Pillmawr Road, Newport. S WALES
Contact: David Williams 44 1633 771419
Meeting Times: Wednesday evenings
Comments:
Club: Hull Chess Club
City, Country: Hull, United-Kingdom
Address: Y.P.I. George Street Hull
Contact: jim@hullchessclub.karoo.co.uk cunard on ICC
Meeting Times: Mon Wed & Friday 7.30 till late
Comments: Very Strong Club New members always made very welcome
Club: Maidenhead Chess Club
City, Country: Maidenhead, United-Kingdom
Address: Maidenhead Library ...... top floor
Contact: Tiree1 - feel free to message me on ICC or parmenion
Meeting Times: 7.30-10.30 until June then 7.30-9.30
Comments: This club which is in Thames Valley and Bershire League it is great fun!!!!!!!!!
Club: Berkshire Junior Chess
City, Country: All of Berkshire, United-Kingdom
Address: There are number of venues some are Maiden Erlegh,Bearwood and Piggot
Contact: Tiree1 or Parmenion
Meeting Times: 1 saturday a month and matchs and tournements are also TBA
Comments: Great for beginners and players up to 18 years of age !
Club: Hoddesdon Chess Club
City, Country: Hoddesdon, Herts., United-Kingdom
Address: Lowewood House, Hoddesdon Museum, High St, Hoddesdon
Contact: http://website.lineone.net/~hoddesdonchess
Meeting Times: 7.30 p.m, Thursday, all year.
Comments: Next to Hoddesdon Police Station
Club: Barry Chess Club
City, Country: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, United-Kingdom
Address: Witchill Hotel, Barry Road
Contact: alec.wood@tesco.net
Meeting Times: Wednesday 7:45pm
Comments: A club of about 23 players of all strengths (or weaknesses). Everybody welcome.
Club: High Peak Chess Club
City, Country: Buxton, United-Kingdom
Address: St. Johns Ambulance Hall, Holker Road.
Contact: Contact me with ICC handle: gartman
Meeting Times: Wednesday 7:30pm during the season.
Comments: Come along whatever your standard of play. Two teams in the Stockport league.
Club: Bottesford Chess Club
City, Country: Scunthorpe, United-Kingdom
Address: It's that church in Bottesford with the big blue spire , Bottesford, N. Lincs
Contact: Just turn up at the club - you'll be welcomed. £1 charge per evening.
Meeting Times: Wednesday evenings, juniors from 6-7, adult 7 onwards
Comments: Anything - you wanna play for a team?, you wannaimprove chess - or just fun!
Club: Bishop's Stortford Chess Club
City, Country: Bishop's Stortford, United-Kingdom
Address: British Legion Club, Windhill
Contact: nigel@courtmanfsnet.co.uk
Meeting Times: Thursday evenings
Comments:
Club: Mushrooms Chess Club
City, Country: London, United-Kingdom
Address: None
Contact: 020 8372 1325, BillLinton@aol.com
Meeting Times: Meet only for matches
Comments: see website at members.aol.com/mushchess
Club: Shell Chess Club
City, Country: Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex , United-Kingdom
Address: Shell Club, Springhouse Road
Contact: Opening2Endgame or http://www.geocities.com/shellchessclub/shell
Meeting Times: 7.30pm-10.00pm
Comments: Players at all standards. Shell Chess Club greets anyone!
Club: Basingstoke Chess Club
City, Country: Near London!, United-Kingdom
Address: Corner of Richmond Road off Sherbourne Road, Oakridge, Basingstoke
Contact: www.basingstokechess.co.uk OR icc handles: Drawnagain, sitter, codman, greeb
Meeting Times: Other ICC contact handles: matthew & Peter-Patzer
Comments: Juniors(Thursdays) Adults(Wednesdays) We play in many leagues and competitions
Club: Norfolk & Norwich Chess Club Est. 1836
City, Country: Norwich, United-Kingdom
Address: Top Floor Restaurant, University of East Anglia, Norwich
Contact: www.norfolkchess.org
Meeting Times: Tues 1930 - 2300
Comments: All levels welcome!
Club: Olton Chess Club
City, Country: Birmingham, United-Kingdom
Address: Tyseley Working Mens Club, Warwick Road, Tyseley
Contact: oltoncc@blueyonder.co.uk, http://www.oltoncc.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
Meeting Times: Tuesday 7-10:30 pm
Comments: One of the biggest and best clubs in Birmingham
Club: York University Chess Club
City, Country: York, United-Kingdom
Address: University of York, Heslington, York. YO10 5DD
Contact: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs155/
Meeting Times: Monday & Thursday (termtime only), 19:15-22:15
Comments: Non-Uni members welcome. T'ments/talks/socials/teams (local league/intervarsity)
Club: Metropolitan Chess Club
City, Country: London, United-Kingdom
Address: Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate, London EC2
Contact: 020 7608 1545 web: http://www.metchess.org.uk
Meeting Times: Thursday 6.15
Comments: London & Middlesex League teams; Annual October congress; club tournaments
Club: Fareham Chess Club
City, Country: Fareham, United-Kingdom
Address: WO's & Senior Rates Mess, HMS Collingwood, Newgate Lane
Contact: Syd Eva on 01329284584
Meeting Times: Tues 7.30pm to 11pm
Comments: Teams in 1st and 2nd Divs, Portsmouth League; Club games & Championship etc
Club: Sedgemoor Chess Club
City, Country: Bridgwater, Somerset, United-Kingdom
Address: Queen Elizabeth Court, Church Street, Bridgwater
Contact: www.sedgemoorchess.plus.com
Meeting Times: 7pm Thursdays April to September
Comments: Small friendly club with wide age and ability range.
Club: Stratford Chess Club
City, Country: Stratford, United-Kingdom
Address: White Swan Hotel
Contact: info@stratfordchess.com, www.stratfordchess.com, chibbard
Meeting Times: 7:30pm
Comments:
Club: Wild West-Riding Outlaws Chessclub
City, Country: Bradford, United-Kingdom
Address: Dog & Gun Pub Harrogate-road Apperley Bridge Bfd.
Contact: Feel free to contact spacekowboy@lineone.net
Meeting Times: Meet mainly for league matches
Comments: We are the strongest CLUB in the strongest COUNTY
Club: Barnet chess club
City, Country: Barnet, United-Kingdom
Address: Conservative Club, Barnet high street (next to Felix and Ferkin pub)
Contact: tryfon@gtryfon.demon.co.uk, www.chess-club.co.uk
Meeting Times: 7.30 on Mondays
Comments: Great chess club which welcomes players of all strengths
Club: Sudbury Chess Club
City, Country: Sudbury, United-Kingdom
Address: Sudbury Institute Club, 54 Station Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2SP.
Contact: Secretary: Paul Woodgate Telephone 01787-88131, web: www.sudburychess.org.uk
Meeting Times: Tuesday evenings, 7.30pm-10.30pm
Comments: We cater for all levels of play - from beginner to expert, young and old.
Club: Crowborough Chess Club
City, Country: Crowborough, United-Kingdom
Address: United Reform Church, Croft Road near the junction of Myrtle Road
Contact: www.crowboroughchessclub.org.uk
Meeting Times: Friday 7:30 - 23:00
Comments: All ages and abilities welcome!
Club: Waterlooville Junior Chess Club
City, Country: Waterlooville, Hampshire, United-Kingdom
Address: C/O BAE SYSTEMS, Elettra Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7XS
Contact: http://wjcc.co.uk
Meeting Times: Fridays 16:30 - 18:30
Comments: Junior Chess Club catering for ages 7-18, beginner to expert.
Club: Rainham Chess Club
City, Country: Rainham, Kent. United-Kingdom, United-Kingdom
Address: RWCA (Oasthouse), Granary Close, Off Station Road Rainham, Kent
Contact: R.Springett@ukc.ac.uk 01634 856903
Meeting Times: Thursday 19.30 - 23.00
Comments: Club competes in the Kent Leagues. All playing strengths welcome inc Juniors
Club: Bristol And Clifton Chess Club
City, Country: Bristol, United-Kingdom
Address: The Lansdown Pub, Clifton Rd., Clifton ,Bristol
Contact: (44)01179 735169
Meeting Times: Wednesday 7.30
Comments:
Club: Brewood Chess Circle
City, Country: Brewood, United-Kingdom
Address: The Clubhouse, 18 Sandy Lane (next to Clinic), Brewood, Staffordshire
Contact: andrew-p-davies@lineone.net
Meeting Times: Tuesday, 7.30 evenings
Comments: Friendly atmosphere with participation in Wolverhampton Leagues
Club: Harrow
City, Country: London, United-Kingdom
Address: Victoria Hall, Sheepcote Road, HARROW
Contact: nigel.colter@ladbrokes.co.uk
Meeting Times: Thursday 19:30
Comments: Thriving club with full range of playing levels and league teams
Club: Milton Keynes and Open University
City, Country: Milton Keynes, United-Kingdom
Address: Open University
Contact: old-tyke
Meeting Times: Thursday evenings at the OU
Comments: over 30 members
Club: Grantham
City, Country: Lincolnshire, United-Kingdom
Address: The Shirleycroft Hotel Grantham
Contact: ICC members Pawnster,Krakken,Muncher and Grindemdown....just drop us a tell
Meeting Times: Wednesday evenings
Comments: Notts and Lincs league teams,friendly play and club tournaments
Club: Medway Chess Club
City, Country: Medway Towns, United-Kingdom
Address: Black Lion Public House, Gillingham, Kent
Contact: Chris Rogers 01634 405518
Meeting Times: Tuesday Evenings 7:30pm til 11:00
Comments:
Club: United Chessclub Ne
City, Country: Newcastle, United-Kingdom
Address: Postcastle street 34
Contact: 412 521 5553
Meeting Times: 6 times a week 18-23
Comments: Chesstraining and also making a fan club how to give back to icc for cheating
Club: St Andrews Chess Club
City, Country: Hull, East Yorkshire, United-Kingdom
Address: Marist Social Club, Cottingham Road, Hull, E. Yorkshire
Contact: John Lawson: web: http://beehive.thisishull..co.uk/jpl
Meeting Times: Monday & Wednesday : 7.00 pm
Comments: Three League teams in local League and Internal Championships
Club: South Birmingham Chess Club
City, Country: Birmingham, United-Kingdom
Address: Church Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands UK
Contact: seanralph@talk21.com, http://www.southbirminghamchessclub.co.uk/, goldenballs
Meeting Times: Monday and Wednesdays 1930 - 2300
Comments: Largest and one of oldest clubs in the West Midlands catering from novice to GM
Club: Chester YMCA
City, Country: Chester, United-Kingdom
Address: Upstairs at the town crier, opposite the railway station
Contact: Chessfaced. http://ymca.stechess.cjb.net
Meeting Times: Every Tuesday with a break for the summer
Comments: 3 Competitions, 5 teams. Always welcome new members of all strengths
Club: Penwith Chess Club
City, Country: Penzance, United-Kingdom
Address: Queens Hotel, Promenade, Penzance
Contact: Joseph-K on ICC
Meeting Times: mon and thurs 7:30-11:00
Comments: 3 teams in the Cornish League, all ages and levels.
Club: Sutton Coldfield Chess Club
City, Country: Birmingham, United-Kingdom
Address: Jaguar Sports & Social Club, Chester Road, Birmingham
Contact: larryhayden@btinternet.com, http://www.soszynski.btinternet.co.uk/sccc/
Meeting Times: Monday 7-11:00 pm
Comments: One of the best-supported and most active clubs in the area.
Club: Cumbernauld Chess Club
City, Country: Cumbernauld Near Glasgow, United-Kingdom
Address: Muirhead Community Centre Brown Road Seafar Cumbernauld
Contact: Jack Parkes 01236613373 Or E Mail jp009c4331@blueyonder.co.uk
Meeting Times: Monday Evenings 7pm To 10pm
Comments: Coaching, Tournaments, League Chess
Club: Rustington Chess Club
City, Country: Rustington, United-Kingdom
Address: Church Hall Rustington
Contact: Contact Dr Chris Graves via the phonebook
Meeting Times: Tues 7-10:30 Thurs afternoon
Comments:
Club: Forest of Dean
City, Country: Micheldean, Gloucestershire, United-Kingdom
Address: Xerox Social Club, Vantage Point, Micheldean, Gloucestershire
Contact: UK (0)1531 822156, rayonline52@hotmail.com, none, rayonline53
Meeting Times: Tuesdays 1930 - 2200
Comments: Friendly and social. Playing in North Gloucestershire Summer and Winter Leagues
Club: Ashtead Chess Club
City, Country: Ashtead, United-Kingdom
Address: Ralli Room, Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, England.
Contact: tel: 01372 728740, email dbrhome@danrosen.plus.com
Meeting Times: Tuesday from September to July, Juniors 6.15pm, main 7.30pm
Comments:
Club: Goole Chess Club
City, Country: Goole, United-Kingdom
Address: R.A.O.B. Club off Leisure Centre Car Park, Goole, East Yorkshire
Contact: ICC handle-Hoodwink tel:01405 767338 day
Meeting Times: 7.30 p.m. Wednesday
Comments: Teams in Hull and Scunthorpe Leagues
Club: Waterloo Chess Club
City, Country: Liverpool, United-Kingdom
Address: The Old Bank, south rd, Waterloo, Merseyside
Contact: JGillibrand@blueyonder.co.uk
Meeting Times: tuesday 7:30 - 11:00 pm
Comments:
Club: Chester YMCA Chess Club
City, Country: Chester (Cheshire), United-Kingdom
Address: Town Crier (opposite Chester Railway Station)
Contact: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/vanbergen/ymca.htm
Meeting Times: Tuesday from 7.30 pm
Comments:
Club: EEC
City, Country: LIVERPOOL, United-Kingdom
Address: Fazakerley British Legion Club, Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L10 1LF
Contact: Ask for Jim Holt - 0151 531 9874 or Billy Melia - 0151 548 1980
Meeting Times: Thursdays, starting at 7.30 pm
Comments: Not far from Fazakerley Hospital. A warm welcome given to everyone!
Club: Cambridge City
City, Country: Cambridge, United-Kingdom
Address: St. Matthew's Church Hall
Contact: http://www.cambridgechess.org.uk
Meeting Times: Thursdays 7.30 p.m.
Comments: Friendly and competitive chess for players of all abilities.
Club: Ashtead Chess Club
City, Country: Epsom, United-Kingdom
Address: Peace Memorial Hall, Ashtead Surrey England
Contact: http://www.ashteadchessclub.org/
Meeting Times: Tuesday 7:30pm
Comments:
Club: Southbourne Chess Club
City, Country: Bournemouth, United-Kingdom
Address: Tuckton Social Club, Tuckton Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth, Dorset
Contact: russell.pegg@ntlworld.com
Meeting Times: Every Friday throughout the year 19:15
Comments: Both friendly and competitive chess. Lots of competitions. All welcome
Club: Camberley Chess Club
City, Country: Camberley, United-Kingdom
Address: Camberley Baptist Church Hall, Frimley Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3EN
Contact: http://www.camberleychess.co.uk/
Meeting Times: Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm
Comments:
Club: Dartford and Swanley
City, Country: London, United-Kingdom
Address: Acacia Hall, Boroughs Welcome Sports Club Dartford
Contact: Acaciaman
Meeting Times: Thursdays 7.30 pm
Comments: Small club, plays in Kent Leagues
Club: Waltham Forest Chess Club
City, Country: London, United-Kingodom
Address: The Ex-Servicemens Club, Harvey Road, Leytonstone,London E11
Contact: 020 8524 9474. www.essexchess.org.uk enq: drac_lee_man@hotmail.com
Meeting Times: Tuesdays 7.30 - 11.00pm
Comments: Plays in Essex, London and North Circular Leagues.
Club: Rose Forgrove Chess Club
City, Country: Leeds, United-Kingdom
Address: Roundhay Parochial Club, 5 Fitzroy Drive, Leeds LS8 4AB
Contact: www.roseforgrovechessclub.org.uk
Meeting Times: Every Wednesday at 7.00 pm
Comments: Largest club in Leeds and Yorkshire.
Club: Bury Chess Club
City, Country: Bury, United-Kingdom
Address: Bury Sports Club, Radcliffe Road, Bury
Contact: http://www.colossus.demon.co.uk/bcc
Meeting Times: Monday and Tuesday 7:30-11
Comments: Succesful north west England club. See web site for full details.
Club: Northampton Chess Club
City, Country: Northampton, United-Kingdom
Address: The Polish Club, Craven Street, Northampton, NN1 3EZ, United Kingdom.
Contact: Web Site: http://www.northants61.freeserve.co.uk - chessclub@northants61.freeserve.co.uk
Meeting Times: Wednesday 19:30-23:00
Comments: Friendly chess club. Compete in Silver King and Bedfordshire Leagues
Club: Oban Chess Club
City, Country: Oban, United-Kingdom
Address: Royal Hotel, Argyll Square, Oban.
Contact: iainmac3454@tiscali.co.uk
Meeting Times: Wednesdays, 7.30 to 11.00pm.
Comments: Small and very friendly club
Club: Kings Head Chess Club
City, Country: London, United-Kingdom
Address: The Wargrave Arms, Crawford Place, London
Contact: http://www.khcc.org.uk/start.shtml
Meeting Times: Tuesdays from 7pm - see website
Comments: Pub venue, 5-min tournaments, team chess, friendly club, all levels welcome!
Club: Vale Royal Chess Club
City, Country: Northwich, United-Kingdom
Address: Witton Chimes Northwich
Contact: markdonaldson45@hotmail.com
Meeting Times: 7.30pm tuesday
Comments: chess games against other councils in the UK.
Club: Lowestoft Chess Club
City, Country: Lowestoft, United-Kingdom
Address: Links Club Links Road Lowestfot Suffolk
Contact: http://www.lowestoftchessclub.com
Meeting Times: Mondays 7.30pm
Comments: Most easterly Chess club in the UK
Club: Littlethorpe Chess Club
City, Country: Leicester, United-Kingdom
Address: The Plough Inn, Station Road, Littlethorpe, Leicestershire
Contact: Sean Hewitt - sean@littlethorpechess.co.uk - www.littlethorpechess.co.uk
Meeting Times: Tuesday 7.15pm
Comments: Casual games are also played on Friday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes
Club: Halton Chess Club
City, Country: Runcorn, United-Kingdom
Address: The Barge, Castlefields Aveune North Runcorn
Contact: markdonaldson45@hotmail.com
Meeting Times: Tuesdays 7.30pm
Comments: Council run three teams include's junior team.
Club: Cambridge City Chess Club
City, Country: Cambridge, United-Kingdom
Address: St. Matthew's Church Hall, St. Matthews Street, Cambridge
Contact: http://www.cambridgechess.org.uk
Meeting Times: Thursday @ 7.30
Comments: Active club with wide membership, teams play in Bury and College leagues.
Club: Horfield & Redland Chess Club
City, Country: Bristol, United-Kingdom
Address: 1 Redland Park, Redland, Bristol
Contact: http://www.horfieldchess.org.uk/
Meeting Times: Tuesdays @ 7:30pm
Comments: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=357560&Y=174510&A=Y&Z=1
Club: Dulwich Plough Chess Club London
City, Country: London, United-Kingdom
Address: St. Thomas Community Centre, Hollydale Road SE14
Contact: http://www.dulwichplough.org.uk
Meeting Times: Tuesdays from 7.45pm
Comments: Friendly club, league chess, casual games, tournaments, coaching
Club: London Fields Chess Club
City, Country: London, United-Kingdom
Address: Pub on the Park, London Fields, Hackney
Contact: www.londonfieldschess.org.uk
Meeting Times: Tuesday 8 > closing time
Comments: A friendly, not too serious chess club - all welcome.
Club: Newport Chess Club
City, Country: Newport, United-Kingdom
Address: Baneswell Community Centre, St Mary's street, Newport, South Wales
Contact: http://members.lycos.co.uk/newportchess john.oliver84@ntlworld.com
Meeting Times: Wednesdays - 19:00 - 22:00
Comments: Local League Chess, National KO Cups and practice nights.
Club: Wimborne Chess Club
City, Country: Wimborne, United-Kingdom
Address: Wimborne Conservative Club, 10 West Borough, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1NF
Contact: http://www.wimbornechessclub.org.uk/
Meeting Times: Mondays 7pm
Comments: League & casual chess - all standards of player welcome
Club: Chester Chess Club
City, Country: Chester, United-Kingdom
Address: Town Crier (function room), Station Road, Chester
Contact: http://ccc.stevelloyd.cjb.net
Meeting Times: 7-30 - 11
Comments: Located opposite Chester Railway Station. 7 teams divided up between 2 leagues.
Club: Bangor Chess Club
City, Country: Bangor, United-Kingdom
Address: Groomsport Parish Hall, Groomsport
Contact: http://www.bangorchessclub.org.uk
Meeting Times: Thursday 1900 - 2330
Comments: From master to novice, everyone welcome!
Club: ST. Marychurch,Torquay
City, Country: Torquay, United-Kingdom
Address: St. Marychurch Conservative Club, Torquay, Devon
Contact: 01803 865784
Meeting Times: Thursday 7 p.m.
Comments: Friendly games +opportunity to play in local leagues
Club: Guildford
City, Country: Guildford, United-Kingdom
Address: Guildford Institute, Ward St, Guildford, Surrey, UK
Contact: mike@guildfordchess.fsnet.co.uk www.guildfordchess.fsnet.co.uk/
Meeting Times: Mondays 7pm -1030pm ( Juniors 6pm-7pm) Closed August
Comments: 35 members, winners of 4NCL national league and County league 2004. All welcome.
Club: Chorley Chess Club
City, Country: Lancashire, United-Kingdom
Address: St. James Club, Eaves Lane, Chorley
Contact: 01257 792235
Meeting Times: tuesday nights 7.30pm - 11pm
Comments: a club for amateur enthusiasts. we support 4 teams and are a friendly bunch.
Club: Folkestone & Hythe Chess Club
City, Country: Folkestone, United-Kingdom
Address: Saga Building, Bouverie Square Folkestone, Kent
Contact: Kaioxygen@amserve.com
Meeting Times: Sat 14:30 Wed 18:00
Comments:
Club: Westcliff Chess Club
City, Country: Southend on Sea, United-Kingdom
Address: Trinity Methodist Church, London Road & Argyll Road, Westcliff, Essex, UK
Contact: Peter Chapman [icc handle 'westcliff'] 01702 352 116 [eve only please]
Meeting Times: Every Wednesday 7.30 pm [except August & public Holidays]
Comments: We have three teams in the league and welcome players of all abilities.
Club: Queens Head Pawn Stars
City, Country: Chelmsford, United-Kingdom
Address: Queens Head Pub, Lower Anchor Street, Chelmsford, Essex
Contact: Just turn up and join in
Meeting Times: Sunday Afternoons 2.30 until late plus ad hoc competitions
Comments: Convivial chess accompanied by the best real ale in Essex !!
Club: Chelmsford Chess Club
City, Country: Chelmsford, United-Kingdom
Address: North Springfield Community Association, Forsythia Close,Springfield, Chelmsford
Contact: http://home.clara.net/killeen/chelmsfordchessclub/pages/mainframe.htm
Meeting Times: Thursdays 7.15pm -11.00pm
Comments: Year round chess, lively club, five league teams in NECL, club competitions
Club: Crowthorne Chess Club
City, Country: Crowthorne, United-Kingdom
Address: Classics Dept. Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire RG45 7PU
Contact: Peter Larwood +44 (01256) -763981 or peter.larwood@virgin.net
Meeting Times: Mondays 7:30pm (except Bank Holidays)
Comments: Teams in Berkshire and Surrey Border Leagues. Junior section.
Club: Sidmouth Chess Club
City, Country: Sidmouth, United-Kingdom
Address: 6th Form Room, Sidmouth College, Primley Road, Sidmouth
Contact: Ken Derrick, 01395 567781
Meeting Times: 6:30 Tuesdays
Comments: Exeter & District League Champions 2004 & 2005
Club: Gambit Chess Club
City, Country: Nottingham, United-Kingdom
Address: Federation House Social Club, Claremont Road
Contact: www.gambitchess.org.uk
Meeting Times: Tuesdays 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Comments: Notts League club, welcoming players of all ability levels.
Club: Pudsey Chess Club
City, Country: Leeds, United-Kingdom
Address: 727 Leeds & Bradford Road, Stanningley, Leeds
Contact: www.pudseychess.co.uk brian.watkins2@virgin.net
Meeting Times: Monday 7:45 p.m.
Comments: Social and league chess based in a friendly pub.
Club: Shirley & Lucas
City, Country: Birmingham, United-Kingdom
Address: Wythall House, Silver Street, Wythall
Contact: gsgc@shirleychess.co.uk; www.shirleychess.co.uk ; g christie 01564 826354
Meeting Times: Thursday 7.30
Comments: Birmingham League, Leamington League and internal tourneys, all standards
Club: Streatham Chess Club
City, Country: London, United-Kingdom
Address: 63 Streatham High Road SW16 1PL
Contact: Club is in library
Meeting Times: Every Wendsday from 3pm-8pm
Comments: Friendly chess club with players all over the world
Club: Pensby Chess Club
City, Country: Liverpool, United-Kingdom
Address: Sparks Lane, Thingwall
Contact: John Harrison, 0151-648-1390
Meeting Times: Fridays (May-September)
Comments: A friendly club in the Wirral League.
Club: Northwich Chess Club
City, Country: Northwich, United-Kingdom
Address: Winnington Park Rec Club, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire
Contact: northwichcc@aol.com, Club Sec 01606 871996 (Stephen)
Meeting Times: Monday evening 19:30 onwards
Comments: Play in Warrington and District Chess League, regular swiss tourn /friendlies
Club: Atticus Chess Club
City, Country: Liverpool, United-Kingdom
Address: Casa Bistro, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ
Contact: Secretary, Jim Wiseman jim-wiseman@blueyonder.co.uk
Meeting Times: Mondays 7.15pm (check fixtures on website beforehand)
Comments:
Club: Brentwood Chess Club
City, Country: Brentwood, United-Kingdom
Address: Bardeswell Social Club, Bardeswell Road, Off Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex
Contact: www.brentwoodchessclub.org email: webmaster@brentwoodchessclub.org
Meeting Times: Every Thursday @ 7:30pm
Comments: 5 minutes walk from Brentwood High Street. We Play in the Essex League.
Club: Penketh & Sankey
City, Country: Warrington, United-Kingdom
Address: Penketh & Sankey Royal British Legion, Greystone Road, Penketh, Warrington
Contact: cookseyme@aol.com
Meeting Times: Thursday, 7:45
Comments:
Club: Durham City
City, Country: Durham, United-Kingdom
Address: Durham School, Quarryheads Lane, Durham
Contact: Ken Neat, ken@kenneat.wanadoo.co.uk
Meeting Times: Wednesday 19.00-22.00
Comments: Players of all standards welcome!
Club: Heywood Chess Club
City, Country: Manchester, United-Kingdom
Address: The Three Masons Arms Pub. Heywood
Contact: Bill O'Rourke- email- www.worchessnu1@ntlworld.com
Meeting Times: Tuesday Nights from 7:30
Comments: A friendly club with strong players. Everyone welcome. 2005 club of the year.
Club: Lowestoft Ex-Servicemans Group Chess Club
City, Country: Lowestoft, United-Kingdom
Address: The Ex-Servicemens Club, Gordon Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1NL
Contact: Arthur Sparkes, arthur.sparkes@care4free.net http://www.zen28149.zen.co.uk/chess
Meeting Times: Monday 7pm - 11pm
Comments: The home of Lowestoft Ex-Servicemens Club Chess Group.
Club: Streatham & Brixton Chess Club
City, Country: London, United-Kingdom
Address: The Priory Arms, 83 Lansdowne Way, SW8 2PB (will move in 2007 though)
Contact: http://www.tillett.demon.co.uk/
Meeting Times: First Wednesday of Month
Comments: We have teams in the London, Croydon and Surrey Leagues, and fun club nights too
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