A Special Evening with IM Jovanka Houska
Monday 24th November 2025 – 7pm, MindSports Centre
Hammersmith is thrilled to welcome IM Jovanka Houska for a very special evening at the MindSports Centre. The event will feature a lecture followed by a 20-board simultaneous display.
Jovanka needs little introduction. A nine-time British Champion and one of the world’s leading commentators, she has been an inspiration in both British and international chess for more than two decades. A few highlights from an extraordinary career:
- Achieved all three IM norms within a single calendar month
- European Junior Champion in 2000
- Commonwealth Champion in 2001
- Completed a Law degree at King’s College London while competing at elite level
- ECF Player of the Year in 2006 — the first woman ever to receive the award
It promises to be a genuinely memorable night.
How to Get Involved
The lecture is free and open to all Hammer members.
For the simultaneous display, places are limited to 20 boards:
- Five places are reserved exclusively for our women and girl members
- The remaining 15 places are open to all other club members
- Entry fee: £5
- To take part, please email John White: jdrw9591@gmail.com
- Deadline for entry: Friday 21 November, 8pm
We look forward to seeing you there.
John White
Events Officer