Chess clubs in West Yorkshire

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

41 clubs

18 cities

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

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    alwoodleychessclub.co.uk

    Club information

  3. 03
    alwoodleychessclub.co.uk

    Age groups, Format, Membership, Schedule, Single visits

  4. 04
    alwoodleychessclub.co.uk

    Address, Record update

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Bradford Juniors Chess Club

Bradford

Published address
5 Clifton Villas, Bradford, BD8 7BY
Sessions
Sunday · 17:00–18:30 · WeeklyBradford Junior Chess Club
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Bradford Junior Chess Club

Sunday · 17:00–18:30 · Weekly[3]

Who can join

Age groups
Bradford Junior Chess ClubBradford Junior Chess Club[3]
Children's lessons[3]
Age groups
Bradford Junior Chess ClubBradford Junior Chess Club[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In personPhysical meeting only[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    bradford-chess.co.uk

    Club information

  3. 03
    bradford-chess.co.uk

    Age groups, Format, Schedule

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Five Towns Chess Club

Pontefract

Playing address
Carleton Grange Community Centre, Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ
Sessions
Thursday · 18:30 start · WeeklyClub night
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Club night

Thursday · 18:30 start · Weekly[2]

Bar hours are not included.

Teaching & language

Format
In personPhysical meeting only[2]Bar hours are not included.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    carletongrange.co.uk

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    carletongrange.co.uk

    Address, Record update

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Holmfirth Chess Club

Holmfirth

Published address
The Stumble Inn, 116 Woodhead Road, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 2NL
Sessions
Wednesday · 18:00 start · WeeklyJunior sessions
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Junior sessions

Wednesday · 18:00 start · Weekly[2]

General club for adults and children

Wednesday · 19:00 start · Weekly[2]

Sources differ. Check with the club.

Who can join

Age groups
Junior sessionsJunior sessions[2]
General club for adults and childrenGeneral club for adults and children[2]Sources differ. Check with the club.
Age groups
Junior sessionsJunior sessions[2]
Age groups
General club for adults and childrenGeneral club for adults and children[2]Sources differ. Check with the club.

Teaching & language

Teaching
Teaching at all levels; Dave Booth leads junior sessions as Junior Manager[2]
Format
In personPhysical meeting only[2]
In personPhysical meeting only[2]Sources differ. Check with the club.

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    holmfirthchess.org.uk

    Age groups, Format, Record update, Schedule, Teaching

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Huddersfield Chess Club

Kirklees

Playing address
Lindley Liberal Club, 36 Occupation Road, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3EQ
Sessions
Wednesday · 19:30 start · WeeklyClub night
Membership
£10
Website
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Club night

Wednesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[2]

Costs

Membership

Full-time workers
£10[2]

Membership

Juniors, pensioners and students
£5[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In personPhysical meeting only[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 4

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    huddersfieldchess.org.uk

    Format, Membership, Schedule

  3. 03
    huddersfieldchess.org.uk

    Address, Record update

  4. 04
    huddersfieldchess.org.uk

    Record update

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Ilkley Chess Club

Ilkley

Playing address
Ben Rhydding Methodist Church Hall, Ben Rhydding Drive, Ilkley
Sessions
Tuesday · 19:30 start · WeeklyClub night
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Club night

Tuesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[2]

Exceptions: September–March, with occasional summer meetings.

Who can join

Playing levels
All levels; social and competitive chess[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In personPhysical meeting only[2]Exceptions: September–March, with occasional summer meetings.

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Teaching · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    ilkleychessclub.com

    Address, Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    ilkleychessclub.com

    Playing levels

  4. 04
    ilkleychessclub.com

    Address, Record update

  5. 05
    ilkleychessclub.com

    Record update

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Leeds Chess Club

Leeds

Published address
The West Riding Hotel, Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 2DE
Sessions
Wednesday · 19:00–22:00 · WeeklyClub night
Membership
£35 / year
Website
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Club night

Wednesday · 19:00–22:00 · Weekly[3]

Costs

Membership

General membership
£35 / year[4]

Who can join

Age groups
All levels; minors may attend with a parent/guardian, though the separate Leeds Junior CC is usually recommended[4]
Playing levels
All levels; minors may attend with a parent/guardian, though the separate Leeds Junior CC is usually recommended[4]

Teaching & language

Format
In personPhysical meeting only[3]
Unknown details

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

Sources 4

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    leedschessclub.weebly.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    leedschessclub.weebly.com

    Format, Schedule

  4. 04
    leedschessclub.weebly.com

    Age groups, Membership, Playing levels

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Leeds Junior Chess Club

Alwoodley

Playing address
Alwoodley Community Centre, 60 The Avenue, Alwoodley, Leeds LS17 7NZ
Sessions
Sunday · 17:00–18:30 · Weekly during term timeImproving group
Membership
£125 / season (2026/27 season)Leeds Junior Chess Club
Website
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Improving group

Sunday · 17:00–18:30 · Weekly during term time[2]

Advanced group

Sunday · 18:30 start · Weekly during term time[2]

Sources differ. Check with the club.

Costs

Membership

Leeds Junior Chess Club
£125 / season (2026/27 season)[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Ernest Karumazondo - head coach · David Pedro · Amanda Hipshon[3]John Hipshon is listed as organiser.
Format
In personPhysical meeting only[2]Sources differ. Check with the club.

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 5

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    leedsjuniorchessclub.co.uk

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    leedsjuniorchessclub.co.uk

    Age groups, Membership, Teaching

  4. 04
    leedsjuniorchessclub.co.uk

    Address, Record update

  5. 05
    leedsjuniorchessclub.co.uk

    Record update

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Leeds University Chess Society

Leeds

Published address
Leeds University Union, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT
Sessions
Monday · 19:00–22:00 · WeeklySocial
Membership
Free
Website
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Social

Monday · 19:00–22:00 · Weekly[2]

Competitive matches

Wednesday · 19:00–22:30 · Weekly[2]

Costs

Membership

Social Mondays only
Free[2]

Membership

Competitive Chess Team Membership - Student.
£10[3]
Until 31 August 2027

Teaching & language

Teaching
Newcomers are shown rules and techniques; all levels from beginner to strong player[2]
Format
In personPhysical meeting only[2]
Unknown details

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

Sources 4

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    engage.luu.org.uk

    Format, Membership, Schedule, Teaching

  3. 03
    engage.luu.org.uk

    Membership

  4. 04
    engage.luu.org.uk

    Record update

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South Bradford Chess Club

Bradford

Published address
Great Horton Park Chapel Cricket Club, Ewart Street, Bradford, BD7 3NR
Sessions
Thursday · 19:30 start · Weekly
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Social play

Thursday · 19:30 start · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In personPhysical meeting only[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    bradford-chess.co.uk

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    bradford-chess.co.uk

    Record update

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Wakefield Chess Club

Wakefield

Playing address
Bowling Club House, Wakefield Sports Club, Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, WF1 3RR
Sessions
Monday · Weekly
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Club and junior section

Monday · Weekly[2]

Approximate start time.

Who can join

Age groups
Club and junior sectionClub and junior section[2]Approximate start time.

Teaching & language

Teaching
Experienced players offer advice and training, including in the children's section.[3]
Format
In personPhysical meeting only[2]Approximate start time.

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 5

  1. 01
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    wakefieldchessclub.com

    Age groups, Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    wakefieldchessclub.com

    Teaching

  4. 04
    wakefieldchessclub.com

    Address, Record update

  5. 05
    wakefieldchessclub.com

    Record update

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Hebden Bridge Chess Club

Hebden Bridge

Published address
The Trades Club, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE

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
    hebdenbridgechess.club

    Club information

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Huddersfield Library Chess Club

Huddersfield

Published address
Huddersfield Library, Civic Centre 3, Huddersfield, HD1 2TG

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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Illingworth Chess Club

Illingworth

Published address
Queen's Head Tavern, 13 Mason Green, Illingworth, HX2 8HG

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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Rose Forgrove Chess Club

Leeds

Playing address
Roundhay Parochial Hall, 5 Fitzroy Drive, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 4AB

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website
Sources3
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · 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
    roseforgrovechessclub.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    yorkshirechess.com

    Address, Record update

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Shipley Chess Club

Shipley

Playing address
Owlet Hall Social Club, 53 Greenfield Avenue, Shipley, BD18 2HR

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
    englishchess.org.uk

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    bradford-chess.co.uk

    Address, Record update

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Bingley & Keighley Chess Club

Published address
Bingley Baptist Church Hall, Clyde Street, Bingley, BD16 4EA

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
    bradford-chess.co.uk

    Address, Record update

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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 23 listings on this page.

What does a club visit cost?

A membership or single-visit amount is available for 6 of the 41 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 19 of the 41 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 8 of the 41 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?

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