Chess clubs in Essex

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

27 clubs

20 cities

Basildon Chess Club

Basildon

Playing address
Papworth Trust Centre, Bradbury House, Witchards, Basildon, SS16 5BP

Schedule & feesUnknown

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Contacts

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

Sources 2

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    englishchess.org.uk

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    basildonchess.org

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Billericay Chess Club

Billericay

Playing address
Community Room, Anisha Grange Care Home, Outwood Common Road, Billericay, CM11 2LE; side entrance to the left, not main entrance

Schedule & feesUnknown

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Contacts

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    englishchess.org.uk

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Braintree Chess Club

Braintree

Playing address
The Gables, Braintree & Bocking Liberal Club, 106 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CM7 9ES

Schedule & feesUnknown

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    englishchess.org.uk

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Brentwood Chess Club

Brentwood

Playing address
Upstairs, Brentwood Baptist Church, 91 Kings Road, Brentwood, CM14 4DR; side entrance on Kings Chase

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website
Sources2
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Contacts

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

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    englishchess.org.uk

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  2. 02
    brentwoodchessclub.org

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Chelmsford Chess Club

Chelmsford

Playing address
Hotbox, 28 Viaduct Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1TS

Schedule & feesUnknown

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Contacts

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

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    englishchess.org.uk

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Chelmsford Junior Chess Club

Chelmsford

Playing address
Room 1, Christ Church, 164 New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AW

Schedule & feesUnknown

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Contacts

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

Sources 2

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    englishchess.org.uk

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  2. 02
    chelmsfordjuniorchessclub.blogspot.com

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Clacton Chess Club

Holland-on-Sea

Playing address
Holland Public Hall, Frinton Road, Holland on Sea, Clacton on Sea, CO15 5UR

Schedule & feesUnknown

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Contacts

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

Sources 2

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    englishchess.org.uk

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  2. 02
    clactonchess.org.uk

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Colchester Chess Club

Colchester

Playing address
Belle Vue Social Club, 1 Colne Bank Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1UU

Schedule & feesUnknown

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Contacts

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

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    englishchess.org.uk

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Colchester Junior Chess Club

Colchester

Playing address
Hythe Community Centre, 1 Ventura Drive, Colchester, CO1 2FG

Schedule & feesUnknown

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

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    englishchess.org.uk

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  2. 02
    colchesterjrchess.org

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E2-E4 Colchester Chess Club

Colchester

4.6/ 5Reviews
Playing address
The Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street), Colchester CO1 2QG

Schedule & feesUnknown

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Reviews

4.6 / 5 Reviews: 14 · Google reviews republished on the club website

Read reviewsChecked 24 October 2026
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Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format

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    englishchess.org.uk

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    e2e4colchester.uk

    Club information, Published venue location

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    e2e4colchester.uk

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Hutton Community Centre Junior Chess Club

Brentwood

Published address
Harrison Close, Hutton, Brentwood, CM13 1LP

Schedule & feesUnknown

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Contacts

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

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    englishchess.org.uk

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Ilford Chess Club

Ilford

Playing address
Redbridge Social Centre, rear of 188 Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG4 5EE; approach between houses 160–166, then left after about 50 m

Schedule & feesUnknown

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

Sources 2

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    englishchess.org.uk

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    ilfordchessclub.com

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Knights of Gidea Park Junior Chess Club

Romford

Published address
The Friends Meeting House, 7 Balgores Crescent, Romford, RM2 6AB

Schedule & feesUnknown

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Contacts

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

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    englishchess.org.uk

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Loughton Chess Club

Loughton

Playing address
Loughton Bowling Club, Eleven Acre Rise, Loughton, IG10 1AN
Sessions
Wednesday · 19:30–22:00
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Schedule

Club sessions

Wednesday · 19:30–22:00[2]

Contacts

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

Sources 2

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    englishchess.org.uk

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  2. 02
    loughtonchessclub.org

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Manningtree Chess Club

Manningtree

Playing address
Methodist Hall, South Street, Manningtree, CO11 1BQ

Schedule & feesUnknown

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Contacts

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

Sources 3

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    englishchess.org.uk

    Directory record, Email, Phone

  2. 02
    manningtreechess.info

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    manningtreechess.info

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Saffron Walden Chess Club

Saffron Walden

Published address
The Jubilee Hub, 3 Hill Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EH

Schedule & feesUnknown

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Details

Contacts

  • [1]
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Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

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    englishchess.org.uk

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    saffronwaldenchessclub.org.uk

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Southend Chess Club

Southend-on-Sea

Playing address
Monday: Ambleside Social Club, Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2UP; Friday: Thorpe Bay Bridge Club, The Old School House, Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4XA

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website
Sources2
Details

Contacts

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Unknown details

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

Sources 2

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    englishchess.org.uk

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  2. 02
    southendchessclub.co.uk

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Temple Sutton Chess Club

Southend-on-Sea

Published address
Main Hall, St Luke's Church & Centre, St Luke's Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4AB

Schedule & feesUnknown

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Contacts

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

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    englishchess.org.uk

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Thurrock Chess Club (Tuesdays)

Stanford le Hope

Playing address
East Thurrock Community Association Centre, 77 Corringham Road, Stanford le Hope, SS17 0NU

Schedule & feesUnknown

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Contacts

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

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    englishchess.org.uk

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Thurrock Chess Club (Wednesdays)

Grays

Playing address
Wednesday branch: hall underneath St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church, 16 East Thurrock Road, Grays, RM17 6SR

Schedule & feesUnknown

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Contacts

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email, Phone

  2. 02
    thurrockchessclub.co.uk

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Questions about visiting a club

How do I find a club that suits me?

Use the city or club search, or choose a place from the Cities list. The club cards show the same details here and in each city directory. There are 27 listings on this page.

What does a club visit cost?

A membership or single-visit amount is available for 0 of the 27 listings here. These are separate fees: read the programme, currency and payment period beside each amount. Ask the club about any price marked Unknown before booking.

Where can I see the meeting days?

Meeting days are recorded for 0 of the 27 listings. Read the session name as well as the time: lessons, casual play and tournaments can use different schedules. Dated events and venue opening hours are labelled separately in the details.

How can I find sessions for children or beginners?

Age-group information is available for 0 of the 27 listings. Check the minimum age and playing level in Details. If age or level is missing, it is not clear whether the club can accept a particular player; ask about the session you want to attend.

Can I try a session or take lessons?

Look for Teaching, Trial lesson and Trial visit in the expanded card. They describe different offers. If an offer is listed, check its programme and fee; if it is unknown, ask the club whether a first visit or lesson needs booking.

Which address should I use?

Read the address label on the card. Playing venues, postal addresses and event venues have different purposes. The map shows recorded locations where usable coordinates are available; confirm the venue for the session if several addresses are listed.

How do I check or correct the information?

Open Sources to see the URL and recorded check date for each available detail. Unknown means no source gives this detail yet. Report a change with the club name and a public source if something has changed.

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