Chess clubs in Nottingham

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

Sessions
Thursday · 19:00 start · Weekly
Fees
Unknown
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

  • [1]
Unknown details

End time · 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
    nottinghamshirechess.org

    Schedule

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Sessions
Tuesday · 19:30 start · WeeklyClub night
Membership
£30 / year
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Club night

Tuesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[3]

Costs

Membership

Adult
£30 / year[4]

Membership

Junior
£15 / year[4]

Membership

Associate
£15 / year[4]
For members of other clubs wishing to play in club competitions.

Membership

Introductory membership
£15 / year[4]
First year only, for beginners not yet ready for the league; two club competitions are allowed.

Who can join

Age groups
Experienced and strong juniors aged 16+ are welcome for league playLeague play[3]
Minimum age
16League play[3]
Age groups
AdultAdult[4]

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 4

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    gambitchess.club

    Club information

  3. 03
    nottinghamshirechess.org

    Age groups, Schedule

  4. 04
    gambitchess.club

    Age groups, Membership

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Sessions
Monday · 19:30–22:30 · WeeklyClub night
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Club night

Monday · 19:30–22:30 · Weekly[2]

Last orders at 22:00 is a separate bar time.Exceptions: Includes bank holidays and summer.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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
    nomadschessclub.org

    Schedule

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Sessions
Tuesday · 19:30 start · WeeklyClub night
Membership
£20 / 2026/27 season
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Club night

Tuesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[2]

The club website warns that meetings change because of league matches and other events; contact before visiting.

Costs

Membership

Participant
£20 / 2026/27 season[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Free help for beginners: openings, planning and development[3]
Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    nottinghamshirechess.org

    Record update, Schedule

  3. 03
    nottscentralchessclub.uk

    Membership, Teaching

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Sessions
Thursday · 18:00–21:00 · Weekly
Membership
£5 / year from purchaseChess Society
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Society meeting

Thursday · 18:00–21:00 · Weekly[2]

Club/league matches

Wednesday · 19:15 start · Weekly[3]

A separate match programme may apply.

Costs

Membership

Chess Society
£5 / year from purchase[4]
Login is required to purchase.
Unknown details

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

Sources 4

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    su.nottingham.ac.uk

    Record update, Schedule

  3. 03
    nottinghamshirechess.org

    Schedule

  4. 04
    su.nottingham.ac.uk

    Membership

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Sessions
Monday · 19:20 start · WeeklySocial chess
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Social chess

Monday · 19:20 start · Weekly[3]

League matches

Monday · 19:30 start · According to the match calendar[3]

Fixture dates required.

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    westbridgfordchess.weebly.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    westbridgfordchess.weebly.com

    Address, Record update, Schedule

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Sessions
Tuesday · 18:15–19:15 · WeeklyJunior session
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Junior session

Tuesday · 18:15–19:15 · Weekly[3]

General session

Tuesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[3]

“Most” allows exceptions.Exceptions: Most Tuesdays.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    westnottinghamchess.org

    Club information

  3. 03
    westnottinghamchess.org

    Schedule

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Questions about visiting a club

How do I find a club that suits me?

This page contains 7 club listings for Nottingham. Start with an address you can reach, then check the activity and session time. Open Details to compare the published information and sources.

What does a club visit cost?

A membership or single-visit amount is available for 3 of the 7 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 7 of the 7 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 1 of the 7 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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