Chess clubs in Greater Manchester

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

18 clubs

13 cities

Bowen Sale Chess Club

Sale

Published address
2A Curzon Road, Sale, Manchester, M33 7DR
Sessions
Thursday · WeeklyCommunity chess club
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Community chess club

Thursday · Weekly[2]

Costs

Trial lesson

New students
Free[3]

Who can join

Age groups
Beginners: ages 5–7, 90 minutes, once a weekBeginners[3]Age is a guide; progression also depends on playing level.
Foundation: ages 8–10, 2 hours, once a weekFoundation[3]Age is a guide; progression also depends on playing level.
Age groups
Advanced once weekly: ages 14–16, 3 hours, once a weekAdvanced once weekly[3]Age is a guide; progression also depends on playing level.
Playing levels
Children's lessons by level: complete beginner, intermediate and competitive 1000+; masterclasses[2]
Beginners: ages 5–7, 90 minutes, once a weekBeginners[3]Age is a guide; progression also depends on playing level.
Playing levels
Children's lessons by level: complete beginner, intermediate and competitive 1000+; masterclasses[2]
Playing levels
Children's lessons by level: complete beginner, intermediate and competitive 1000+; masterclasses[2]
Advanced once weekly: ages 14–16, 3 hours, once a weekAdvanced once weekly[3]Age is a guide; progression also depends on playing level.

Teaching & language

Teaching
AvailableQualified chess teachers, active local players and visiting masters[2]
Lessons
Children's lessons by level: complete beginner, intermediate and competitive 1000+; masterclasses[2]
Zoom + Lichess / Chess.com; follows the in-person class schedule.[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Start time · End time · Membership · Single visit · Trial visit · Minimum age · Adults · Format · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    boweneducation.org

    Format, Playing levels, Schedule, Teaching

  3. 03
    boweneducation.org

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Trial lessons

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Manchester Social Chess Club

Manchester

Playing address
Waldorf Pub Manchester, 12 Gore Street, Manchester, M1 3AQ
Sessions
Wednesday · 18:00–23:00 · Weekly
Single visit
Free
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Social club

Wednesday · 18:00–23:00 · Weekly[3]

Costs

Single visit

All participants
Free[3]

Teaching & language

Lessons
Informal social chess for everyone, including league club members[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Membership · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    manchestersocialchess.org.uk

    Club information

  3. 03
    manchesterchess.co.uk

    Format, Schedule, Single visits

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Manchester University Chess Club

Manchester

Published address
University Of Manchester Students' Union, Steve Biko Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR
Sessions
Thursday · 18:30–21:30 · WeeklyChess Society social meeting
Membership
FreeFree membership
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Chess Society social meeting

Thursday · 18:30–21:30 · Weekly[2]

The federation lists Wednesday and a different venue; the two versions remain separate.

Costs

Membership

Free membership
Free[2]
Events and tournaments at regular prices.

Membership

Optional membership
£5[2]

Who can join

Playing levels
From players who have just learned the moves to experienced players[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In personChess Society social meeting[2]The federation lists Wednesday and a different venue; the two versions remain separate.
Unknown details

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    manchesterstudentsunion.com

    Format, Membership, Playing levels, Schedule

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Chorlton Chess Club

Manchester

Playing address
Spread Eagle pub, basement, 526–528 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 9LD (entrance at bottom of building)

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website
Sources1
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 1

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

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Northenden Chess Club

Manchester

Playing address
Northenden Social Club, 408-412 Palatine Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 4JT

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website
Sources2
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

  2. 02
    northendenchessclub.com

    Club information

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Swinton and Worsley Chess Club

Swinton

Published address
White Swan, 186 Worsley Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5SN

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website
Sources1
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 1

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

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Urmston Chess Club

Urmston

Published address
Urmston Sports Club, Moorside Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5UU

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website
Sources2
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

  2. 02
    urmstonchessclub.com

    Record update

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Cheshire Junior Knights

Published address
Cheadle Village Hall, Brook Road, Cheadle, SK8 1PQ
Sessions
Monday · 17:30–19:00 · WeeklyJunior coaching and games
Membership
£59 / monthJunior
Website
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Junior coaching and games

Monday · 17:30–19:00 · Weekly[3]

Exceptions: Only during term time.

Costs

Membership

Junior
£59 / month[3]

Membership

Junior
£499 / year[3]

Who can join

Age groups
Junior coaching and gamesJunior coaching and games[3]Exceptions: Only during term time.
Minimum age
6[3]
Age groups
Junior coaching and gamesJunior coaching and games[3]Exceptions: Only during term time.
6–14 years[3]
Playing levels
Intermediate and advanced juniors[3]ECF 2024 article discusses occasional beginners.

Teaching & language

Teaching
Available[3]Exceptions: Only during term time.
Sarah Longson (head coach), Alex Longson[3]
Format
In personPhysical meeting only[3]Exceptions: Only during term time.
Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Adults · Beginners · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    form.jotform.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    sarahhegartychess.co.uk

    Age groups, Format, Membership, Playing levels, Schedule, Teaching

  4. 04
    sarahhegartychess.co.uk

    Record update

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Wigan Chess Club

Published address
St Judes Social Club, Poolstock Lane, Wigan, WN3 5JE
Sessions
Thursday · 19:15 start · Weekly
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Main club

Thursday · 19:15 start · Weekly[3]

Who can join

Age groups
All ages and playing levels.[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In personMain club[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    wiganchessclub.co.uk

    Club information

  3. 03
    wiganchessclub.co.uk

    Age groups, Format, Schedule

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Wigan Community Chess Club

Published address
Clifton Street Community Centre, Clifton Street, Wigan, WN3 5HN

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources2
Details

Who can join

Age groups
Wigan Community Chess Club: ages 6–16, new players and those wishing to improve.Wigan Community Chess Club[2]
Minimum age
6Wigan Community Chess Club[2]

Teaching & language

Lessons
Structured children's programme for learning and developing skills.[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    wiganchessclub.co.uk

    Age groups, Format

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Wigan Library Chess Club

Published address
Wigan Library, (Hewlett Street Entrance), Wigan Life Centre North, Wigan, WN1 1NH

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources1
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 1

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

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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 9 listings on this page.

What does a club visit cost?

A membership or single-visit amount is available for 2 of the 18 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 5 of the 18 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 4 of the 18 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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