Joining
New members of any age or ability are always welcome to join the Club. We offer a stimulating evening in a friendly atmosphere, with the opportunity to learn from some highly experienced players. Our membership of over 200 players encompasses people from all ability levels, ages, backgrounds and many different nationalities – check out some of our Member Profiles. You’ll always be in good company.
Membership is inexpensive and easy to complete. Once you have joined, you immediately become eligible to represent the club in league games. You’ll also be invited to our regular tournaments and teaching evenings.
Concession rates are available for senior citizens, and the unemployed. Please contact us if you are in financial difficulty.
Membership Rates (2024/25 Season)
- Adults: £80 per annum
- Juniors: £50 per annum
- Concession: £50 per annum (for senior citizens, and unwaged)
- Women, Girls & Titled Players (GM/IM/FM): £20 per annum
- Junior Hour Access: £100 per annum (in addition to membership fee)
- Partial Season: On a decreasing scale if joining after 31-Oct-2024 until season end in August. Joining after July 1, 2025 will be subject to 2025/26 rates.
| Joining Time | Standard Price (£) | Juniors and Concession (£) | Female and Titled (GM/IM/FM) (£) | Junior Hour Access (£) | Women's Hour* (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before 1 Nov 2024 (Full Season) | 80 | 50 | 20 | 100 | 60 |
| Before 1 Dec 2024 | 80 | 45 | 20 | 90 | 60 |
| Before 1 Jan 2025 | 80 | 40 | 20 | 80 | 60 |
| Before 1 Feb 2025 | 70 | 35 | 20 | 70 | 50 |
| Before 1 Mar 2025 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 60 | 50 |
| Before 1 Apr 2025 | 50 | 25 | 15 | 50 | 40 |
| Before 1 May 2025 | 40 | 20 | 15 | 40 | 30 |
| Before 1 Jun 2025 | 30 | 15 | 10 | 30 | 20 |
| Before 1 Jul 2025 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 10 |
| *Girls U18 pay half price for Women's Hour access | |||||
Payment can be made by electronic bank transfer or cash. Please see bank details below:
Name: Hammersmith Chess Club
Sort Code: 40-03-21
Account Number: 91245120
If you would like to join, please fill in the form below, or contact Adam Cranston, our Secretary.
Anybody wishing to play competitive league chess for the Club will also require English Chess Federation (ECF) membership. This is available from around £20 per year (or £6 per year for juniors – first year free). Full details are available on the ECF website
Membership Enquiry Form:
Contact Information
The Hammersmith Chess Club venue is the London MindSports Centre!
London MindSports Centre
21-23 Dalling Road
Hammersmith, London, W6 0JD
If you would like further information please email enquiries@hammerchess.co.uk or contact John White, our Chairman, or Adam Cranston, our Club Secretary.