Chess clubs in the United Kingdom

927 chess clubs in the United Kingdom. Search by name or place. Compare playing addresses, club nights and fees, then open a card for lessons, age groups and contact details.

927 clubs

579 cities

64 Chess Club

London

Playing address: In-person lessons: North Paddington Youth Club, 229 Lanark Road, Maida Vale, London W9 1EA

Sessions: Saturday · 14:45–15:30 · Weekly
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources5

Details

Schedule

In-person beginners, ages 5–8

Saturday · 14:45–15:30 · Weekly[2]

In-person improvers aged 8–13

Saturday · 15:30–16:30 · Weekly[2]

In-person competitive group, ages 6–13

Saturday · 16:30–17:50 · Weekly[2]

Online improvers aged 6–9

Friday · 17:00–18:00 · Weekly[2]

Online older group

Friday · 18:00–19:00 · Weekly[2]

For anyone interested.Only after an interview.Times are local to London.

Who can join

Playing levels: Small children's groups, online/in person, private lessons and tournament preparation[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching: AvailableMatfey Nikologorsky: group and individual lessons[4]
Format: In person & online[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Review score

Sources 5

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
64chess.org
Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
64chess.org
Format, Playing levels
Checked 2026-10-24
04
64chess.org
Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
05
64chess.org
Address, Record update
Checked 2026-10-25

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Aigburth Chess Club

Liverpool

Playing address: Aigburth Cricket Club, Southwood Road, St Michaels, Liverpool, L17 7BQ

Sessions: Wednesday · 19:30 start · Weekly
Fees: Unknown

WebsiteAll contacts

Sources2

Details

Schedule

Club/matches

Wednesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record, Email, Phone
Checked 2026-10-21
02
aigburthchessclub.webnode.page
Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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Alnwick Chess Club

Alnwick

Published address: Greensfield (within Alnwick Rugby Club), Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick, NE66 1BE

Sessions: Monday · 18:30–21:30 · Weekly
Fees: Unknown

Sources2

Details

Schedule

Informal club night

Monday · 18:30–21:30 · Weekly[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
northumberlandchess.wordpress.com
Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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AlphaChess

Potters Bar

Playing address: Social play: The Old Manor, Wyllyotts Place, Potters Bar EN6 2JD

Sessions: Wednesday · 18:00–21:00 · Monthly
Single visit: FreeFirst Wednesday Chess

Website

Sources4

Details

Schedule

First Wednesday Chess: social play

Wednesday · 18:00–21:00 · Monthly[3]

First week of the month.

Costs

Single visit

First Wednesday Chess

Free[3]

Who can join

Age groups: All levels, provided players know the moves. Children must be accompanied; arrive and leave freely. No teaching is offered.[3]
Playing levels: All levels, provided players know the moves. Children must be accompanied; arrive and leave freely. No teaching is offered.[3]

Teaching & language

Lessons: All levels, provided players know the moves. Children must be accompanied; arrive and leave freely. No teaching is offered.[3]

Unknown details

Membership · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Tournament players · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 4

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
alphachess.co.uk
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
alphachess.co.uk
Address, Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Schedule, Single visits
Checked 2026-10-24
04
alphachess.co.uk
Address, Record update
Checked 2026-10-25

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Alwoodley Chess Club

Leeds

Playing address: Alwoodley Community Association, 60 The Avenue, Alwoodley, Leeds, LS17 7NZ

Sessions: Wednesday · 19:00 start · Weekly
Single visit: £3 / visit

Website

Sources4

Details

Schedule

Club evening

Wednesday · 19:00 start · Weekly[3]

Costs

Membership

Chess membership

£5 / year[3]

Single visit

General rate

£3 / visit[3]

Single visit

Students/juniors

£1.5 / visit[3]

Who can join

Age groups: All levels; juniors apply through the separate Leeds Junior CC; several visits are possible before joining[3]

Teaching & language

Format: In personPhysical meeting only[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
alwoodleychessclub.co.uk
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
alwoodleychessclub.co.uk
Age groups, Format, Membership, Schedule, Single visits
Checked 2026-10-24
04
alwoodleychessclub.co.uk
Address, Record update
Checked 2026-10-25

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Ashfield Chess Club

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Published address: Coronation Social Club, Bannerman Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, NG17 8DW

Sessions: Wednesday · 19:45 start · Weekly
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources2

Details

Schedule

League matches

Wednesday · 19:45 start · Weekly[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
nottinghamshirechess.org
Record update, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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Aylesbury Community Chess Club

Aylesbury

Published address: Southcourt Community Centre, Prebendal Avenue, Aylesbury, HP21 8LF

Sessions: Friday · 18:30–20:30 · WeeklyFriday club session
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Friday club session

Friday · 18:30–20:30 · Weekly[3]

Sources differ. Check with the club.

Who can join

Playing levels: From first steps to experienced tournament players; friendly and rated games[3]

Teaching & language

Lessons: In personPhysical meeting only[3]Sources differ. Check with the club.
From first steps to experienced tournament players; friendly and rated games[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
aylesburycommunitychess.co.uk
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
aylesburycommunitychess.co.uk
Format, Playing levels, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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Aylsham Chess Club

Aylsham

Playing address: Aylsham Ex-Service and Social Club, 64 Hungate Street, Aylsham, NR11 6AA

Sessions: Monday · Weekly
Fees: Unknown

WebsiteAll contacts

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Main club

Monday · Weekly[2]

Aylsham Junior Chess Club

Monday · Weekly[3]

Sources differ. Check with the club.From 8 September 2025

Contacts

Unknown details

Start time · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
norfolkchess.org
Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
norfolkchess.org
Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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Badgers Brook Chess Club

Broxburn

Playing address: Strathbrock Community Centre, 189A West Main Street, BROXBURN EH52 5LH

Sessions: Monday · 18:00–19:00 · WeeklyJunior chess and lessons
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources5

Details

Schedule

Junior chess and lessons

Monday · 18:00–19:00 · Weekly[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching: Junior group includes chess lessons · adults running it PVG checked[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Format · Review score

Sources 5

01
chessedinburgh.co.uk
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
chessscotland.com
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
badgersbrookchessclub.jimdofree.com
Schedule, Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
04
badgersbrookchessclub.jimdofree.com
Record update
Checked 2026-10-24
05
maps.google.com
Published venue location
Checked 2026-11-06

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Ballynafeigh Chess Club

Belfast

Playing address: Venue's building address; current club association is undated: Ballynafeigh Community Development Centre, first floor, 283 Ormeau Road, Belfast

Sessions: Tuesday · 19:30 start · WeeklyClub night
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Club night

Tuesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[2]

Approximate end time around 23:00.

Who can join

Playing levels: From beginners to Ulster champions[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

01
icu.ie
Approximate address location, Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
ulsterchess.org
Playing levels, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
bcda.net
Address
Checked 2026-10-24

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Banbury Chess Club

Banbury

Playing address: Parkside Suite, Whately Hall Hotel, 16–19 Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AN

Sessions: Thursday · 19:30 start · WeeklySocial chess
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Social chess

Thursday · 19:30 start · Weekly[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
banburychessclub.co.uk
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
banburychessclub.co.uk
Address, Record update, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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Barnby Dun Chess Club

Doncaster

Published address: Barnby Dun Social Club, High Street, Barnby Dun, Doncaster, DN3 1DS

Sessions: Monday · 19:30 start · Weekly
Fees: Unknown

Sources2

Details

Schedule

Club / team meetings

Monday · 19:30 start · Weekly[2]

Not every Monday.Exceptions: Except away matches; most Mondays.

Teaching & language

Format: In personPhysical meeting only[2]Not every Monday.Exceptions: Except away matches; most Mondays.
In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
doncasterchess.co.uk
Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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Barnet Knights

London

Published address: Garden Suburb Junior School, Childs Way, London, NW11 6XU

Sessions: Monday · 17:30–19:30 · Weekly
Single visit: £20 / visit

Website

Sources2

Details

Schedule

Children's club

Monday · 17:30–19:30 · Weekly[2]

Exceptions: School term only

Costs

Single visit

Children

£20 / visit[2]

Who can join

Minimum age: 5[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching: 30 minutes of training in five ability groups, followed by an ECF-rated game.[2]

Unknown details

Membership · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Children · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Format · Review score

Sources 2

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
barnetknights.com
Age groups, Schedule, Single visits, Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24

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Barnsley Chess Club

Dodworth

Playing address: Gilroyd Social Club, Gilroyd Lane, Saville Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3PX

Sessions: Tuesday · 19:30 start · Most TuesdaysMain club / social play
Membership: Freechess section

WebsiteAll contacts

Sources4

Details

Schedule

Main club / social play

Tuesday · 19:30 start · Most Tuesdays[3]

Evening league matches

Tuesday, Wednesday · 19:30 start · According to league fixtures[4]

Fixtures.

Costs

Membership

Chess section

Free[3]

Who can join

Age groups: Some prior chess experience · age 16+ or accompanied by an adult[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 4

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record, Email, Phone
Checked 2026-10-21
02
barnsleychessclub.org
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
barnsleychessclub.org
Age groups, Membership, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
04
barnsleychessclub.org
Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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Barry Chess Club

Barry

Playing address: Barry West End Club, 54 St Nicholas Road, Barry, CF62 6QY

Sessions: Monday · 19:30 start · Weekly
Membership: £50 / yearAdults

Website

Sources5

Details

Schedule

Main club/matches

Monday · 19:30 start · Weekly[2]

Junior club

Monday · 18:30–19:30 · Weekly[3]

Costs

Membership

Adults

£50 / year[3]

Fees are reviewed annually. The club website defines juniors by their age on 1 September.

Membership

Juniors under 18

£10 / year[3]

Fees are reviewed annually. The club website defines juniors by their age on 1 September.

Who can join

Age groups: Junior clubJunior club[3]
Any age and level. Juniors must be under 18 on 1 September.[2]
Age groups: Any age and level. Juniors must be under 18 on 1 September.[2]
Playing levels: Any age and level. Juniors must be under 18 on 1 September.[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In personPhysical meeting only[2]
In personPhysical meeting only[3]

Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Teaching · Review score

Sources 5

01
welshchessunion.uk
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
barrychessclub.yolasite.com
Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
dewis.wales
Age groups, Format, Membership, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
04
dewis.wales
Address, Record update
Checked 2026-10-25
05
welshchessunion.uk
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-10-21

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Barton Chess Club

Barton-on-Humber

Published address: Corn Exchange, 8 Market Place, Barton-on-Humber, DN18 5DA

Sessions: Monday · 19:30 start · Weekly
Fees: Unknown

Sources2

Details

Schedule

Club night

Monday · 19:30 start · Weekly[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
barton-upon-humber.org.uk
Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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Bath Chess Club

Bath

Playing address: Competitions: The Salisbury Club, London Road, Bath BA1 6AB; social play: The Curfew Pub, 11 Cleveland Place, Bath BA1 5DG

Sessions: Thursday · 19:00 start · WeeklySocial chess
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources4

Details

Schedule

Social chess

Thursday · 19:00 start · Weekly[3]

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 4

01
englishchess.org.uk
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
bathchessclub.co.uk
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
bathchessclub.co.uk
Address, Record update, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
04
bathchessclub.co.uk
Published venue location
Checked 2026-10-21

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Battersea Chess Club

London

Published address: 81-83 Falcon Road, Battersea, London, SW11 2PF

Sessions: Tuesday · 19:00–22:30 · WeeklyClub night
Membership: FreeGM/WGM/IM/WIM

Website

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Club night

Tuesday · 19:00–22:30 · Weekly[2]

Costs

Membership

GM/WGM/IM/WIM

Free[3]

This rule does not make other categories free.

Trial visit

New visitors

Free[2]

Who can join

Age groups: The calendar announces Children's Chess at 13:00 on 24 and 31 October 2026.[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
batterseachessclub.org.uk
Age groups, Schedule, Trial visits
Checked 2026-10-24
03
batterseachessclub.org.uk
Membership
Checked 2026-10-24

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Bearsden

Milngavie

Playing address: Cairns Church Hall, 11 Buchanan Street, Milngavie G62 8AW, Scotland, United Kingdom

Sessions: Tuesday · 19:30–22:00 · WeeklySenior section
Fees: Unknown

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Senior section

Tuesday · 19:30–22:00 · Weekly[2]

Junior section 9+

Tuesday · 18:30–19:30 · Weekly[2]

Season: mid-September to late April. The new season starts 15 Sep 2026.From 15 September 2026Until the end of April.

Costs

Trial visit

New participants may try the club for several weeks before deciding whether to join.

Available[2]

Who can join

Age groups: Senior section, with levels from beginner to expert.Junior section[2]
Minimum age: 9Junior section[2]
Playing levels: Senior section, with levels from beginner to expert.Junior section[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In personSenior section[2]Season: mid-September to late April. The new season starts 15 Sep 2026.From 15 September 2026
In personJunior section 9+[2]Until the end of April.From 15 September 2026

Unknown details

Membership · Single visit · Trial lesson · Teenagers · Adults · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

01
chessscotland.com
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
bearsdenchessclub.weebly.com
Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Schedule, Trial visits
Checked 2026-10-25
03
ratings.food.gov.uk
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-11-01

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Beeston Chess Club Nottinghamshire

Nottingham

Published address: The Crown Inn, Church Street, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1FY

Sessions: Thursday · 19:00 start · Weekly
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources2

Details

Schedule

Informal club night

Thursday · 19:00 start · Weekly[2]

Home league matches

Tuesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[2]

Do not arrive before 19:15; this is a different hall.

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
nottinghamshirechess.org
Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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Belfast South Chess Club

Belfast

Playing address: Morton Community Centre, 8–10 Lorne Street, Belfast, BT9 7DU

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources2

Details

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

01
icu.ie
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Address, Age groups, Record update
Checked 2026-10-24

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Bewdley Chess Club

Bewdley

Published address: St Anne's Church, Load Street, Bewdley, DY12 2AP

Sessions: Friday · 11:00–14:00 · Weekly
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources4

Details

Schedule

St Anne social meetings

Friday · 11:00–14:00 · Weekly[3]

2023 report: Friday 11:30–14. Sources differ. Check with the club.

Who can join

Age groups: All ages and levels; coaching available on request.[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching: All ages and levels; coaching available on request.[3]
Format: In personPhysical meeting only[3]2023 report: Friday 11:30–14. Sources differ. Check with the club.

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 4

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
englishchessclubs.org.uk
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
bewdleytowncouncil.gov.uk
Age groups, Format, Schedule, Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
04
bewdleytowncouncil.gov.uk
Address, Record update
Checked 2026-10-25

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Bexleyheath Chess Club

Bexleyheath

Published address: Bexleyheath Library, 2 Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7HL

Sessions: Saturday · 13:00–15:00 · WeeklyLibrary chess
Fees: Unknown

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Library chess

Saturday · 13:00–15:00 · Weekly[2]

Who can join

Age groups: All ages; playing experience required. This group is not for beginners.[3]“All ages” does not remove the experience requirement.

Teaching & language

Format: In personPhysical meeting only[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
arena.yourlondonlibrary.net
Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
arena.yourlondonlibrary.net
Age groups
Checked 2026-10-24

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Bognor & Arun Chess Club

Bognor Regis

Published address: The Bognor Club, 2 Sudley Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1EU

Sessions: Friday · 19:00 start · Weekly, September–MayClub night
Membership: £90 / year

Website

Sources4

Details

Schedule

Club night

Friday · 19:00 start · Weekly, September–May[3]

Costs

Membership

General membership

£90 / year[3]

Teaching & language

Format: In personPhysical meeting only[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

01
englishchess.org.uk
Approximate address location, Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
bognorandarunchessclub.co.uk
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
bognorandarunchessclub.co.uk
Format, Membership, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
04
bognorandarunchessclub.co.uk
Membership
Checked 2026-10-24

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