Chess clubs in Cardiff

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

Cardiff Chess Club

Playing address
YMCA Community Centre, 2 Shakespeare Street, Cardiff, CF24 3ES
Sessions
Wednesday · Until 22:00 · WeeklyClub night
Membership
£40 / year
Website
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Club night

Wednesday · Until 22:00 · Weekly[3]

Rated games

Wednesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[3]

Costs

Membership

Waged
£40 / year[3]

Membership

Unwaged
£30 / year[3]

Membership

Juniors
£20 / year[3]

Membership

Associate membership
£20 / year[3]

Trial visit

New visitors
Free[3]

Who can join

Age groups
All ages and levels; informal and competitive play.[3]
Playing levels
All ages and levels; informal and competitive play.[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Formal lessons and coaching sessions are not provided.[3]
Format
In personPhysical meeting only[3]
Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Beginners · Club players · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    welshchessunion.uk

    Directory record

  2. 02
    cardiff-chess-club.co.uk

    Club information

  3. 03
    cardiff-chess-club.co.uk

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

  4. 04
    welshchessunion.uk

    Approximate address location

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Cardiff Uni Chess Society

Playing address
Students Union Building, Park Place, Cardiff, CF103QN
Sessions
Sunday · Weekly
Membership
£5Standard membership
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Women's coffee chess

Sunday · Weekly[2]

Main social meetings

Weekly[2]

Costs

Membership

Standard membership
£5[2]
Mandatory £10 Guild fee is separate.

Who can join

Playing levels
Suitable for beginners, including complete beginners. External applicants may apply for Associate Member status, subject to committee approval.[3]Admission for an external applicant is not guaranteed.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 4

  1. 01
    welshchessunion.uk

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    cardiffstudents.com

    Membership, Schedule

  3. 03
    cardiffstudents.com

    Playing levels

  4. 04
    welshchessunion.uk

    Approximate address location

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Knight Club

Playing address
Railway Gardens, Adeline Street, Cardiff, CF242BH
Sessions
Sunday · Monthly, usually Sunday afternoon
Single visit
Free
Website
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Family meeting

Sunday · Monthly, usually Sunday afternoon[3]

Usual day, not guaranteed.

Costs

Single visit

Free ticket for those unable to donate.
Free[4]
Registration required.

Who can join

Age groups
Families: children and their adults, all levels including complete beginners. An adult must stay for the whole session.[4]
Playing levels
Families: children and their adults, all levels including complete beginners. An adult must stay for the whole session.[4]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Participants will be shown the basics.[4]
Format
In personPhysical meeting only[3]Usual day, not guaranteed.
Unknown details

Start time · End time · Membership · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Teenagers · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    welshchessunion.uk

    Directory record

  2. 02
    tickettailor.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    tickettailor.com

    Format, Schedule

  4. 04
    tickettailor.com

    Age groups, Playing levels, Single visits, Teaching

  5. 05
    welshchessunion.uk

    Approximate address location

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North Cardiff Chess Club

Playing address
Rhiwbina Recreational Club, Lon-Y dial, Cardiff, CF146EA
Sessions
Tuesday · 19:30 start · Weekly
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Club matches

Tuesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[2]

Who can join

Age groups
All ages and levels; equipment provided.[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Junior lessons take place on Tuesdays.[2]
Format
In personPhysical meeting only[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    welshchessunion.uk

    Directory record

  2. 02
    northcardiffchess.org

    Age groups, Format, Schedule, Teaching

  3. 03
    welshchessunion.uk

    Approximate address location

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North Cardiff Chess Club Juniors

Playing address
Rhiwbina Recreation Club, Lon-y-Dail, Rhiwbina, Cardiff CF14 6EA
Sessions
Tuesday · 18:00 start · Weekly
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Junior coaching

Tuesday · 18:00 start · Weekly[2]

Who can join

Age groups
Junior coachingJunior coaching[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Available[2]
Junior lessons take place on Tuesdays.[2]
Format
In personPhysical meeting only[2]
Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    welshchessunion.uk

    Directory record

  2. 02
    northcardiffchess.org

    Address, Age groups, Format, Schedule, Teaching

  3. 03
    welshchessunion.uk

    Approximate address location

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St John’s College Chess Club

Playing address
College Green, Old St Mellons, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF3 5YX

Schedule & feesUnknown

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
    welshchessunion.uk

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    welshchessunion.uk

    Approximate address location

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Questions about visiting a club

How do I find a club that suits me?

This page contains 6 club listings for Cardiff. 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 2 of the 6 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 6 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 6 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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