The rumours are true – Hammersmith Chess Club has been awarded the prestigious title Club of the Year by the English Chess Federation for 2025.
This recognition is richly deserved and reflects the hard work, dedication, and spirit of everyone involved with our club – from Committee members and Captains to Volunteers and players of all levels.
We are one community and welcome all, regardless of background, ethnicity, colour, religion or gender. We do not judge a chess player by their rating alone – we simply want everyone to embrace being a Hammer and take pride in playing at our club.
This award belongs to every Hammer. Without your enthusiasm, commitment, and love for the game, this would not have been possible.
Our new Chair, Adam Cranston, has great plans for the future, and we encourage every member to support him and the Committee as we move forward together – building on a history that we can all be proud of.
Let’s celebrate Hammersmith Chess Club – ECF Club of the Year 2025!