Chess in London
37 upcoming events
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Chess in London isn't all silent games: rated tournaments, frantic blitz, clubs that welcome beginners and international opens, from the neighbourhood club to the big open. Whether you're rated 2000 Elo or still learning to castle, there's a seat for you.
Events — chess in London
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Wednesday 1 July
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35 events
Wed 15 · 6 PMGratuit🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Thu 16 · 7:30 PMFree🇬🇧
♟️Chess🌳Outdoors
Peckham Knights Chess Club
MULTI STORY
Wed 22 · 6 PMGratuit🇬🇧
♟️Chess🌳Outdoors
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 29 Jul · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 5 Aug · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 12 Aug · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Thu 13 Aug · 7:30 PMFree🇬🇧
♟️Chess🌳Outdoors
Peckham Knights Chess Club
MULTI STORY
Wed 19 Aug · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 26 Aug · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess🎉Club
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 2 Sep · 6 PMGratuit🇬🇧
♟️Chess🎉Club
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 9 Sep · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess🎪Street party
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 16 Sep · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess🌳Outdoors
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Thu 17 Sep · 7:30 PMFree🇬🇧
♟️Chess🌳Outdoors
Peckham Knights Chess Club
MULTI STORY
Wed 23 Sep · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 30 Sep · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess🎪Street party
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 7 Oct · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess🌳Outdoors
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 14 Oct · 6 PMGratuit🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 21 Oct · 6 PMGratuit🇬🇧
♟️Chess🎉Club
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 28 Oct · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 4 Nov · 6 PMGratuit🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 11 Nov · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 18 Nov · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 25 Nov · 6 PMGratuit🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 2 Dec · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 9 Dec · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess🌳Outdoors
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 16 Dec · 6 PMGratuit🇬🇧
♟️Chess🌳Outdoors
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 23 Dec · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess🌳Outdoors
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 30 Dec · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess🌳Outdoors
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 6 Jan · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 13 Jan · 6 PMGratuit🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 20 Jan · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess🌳Outdoors
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 27 Jan · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess🌳Outdoors
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 3 Feb · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 10 Feb · 6 PM🇬🇧
♟️Chess🎉Club
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Wed 17 Feb · 6 PMGratuit🇬🇧
♟️Chess
Peckham Chess Club
SET
Venues — chess in London
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I play chess in London?
Between affiliated clubs, chess cafés and one-off tournaments, there's no shortage of chances. The most active spots show up in the list above.
Do I need a rating to play chess in London?
No — plenty of clubs and amateur tournaments welcome beginners. The level and the entry conditions are spelled out on every event.