• Bughouse Night

    MindSports Centre 21-23 Dalling Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    Everyone's favourite two-player chess variant. Pairings will be decided on the night. Rules: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bughouse_chess Sign up here: https://forms.gle/EzS1TjbZgrP67GUb7

  • Sledgehammer Night

    MindSports Centre 21-23 Dalling Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    Rated standardplay games in our internal tournaments. If you'd like to play, message Adam directly and he'll find you an opponent. Please note you must be ECF-registered to play in the tournament.

  • Opening of the Month: Jobava London

    MindSports Centre 21-23 Dalling Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    Rory Eastham and Adam Cranston will be showing the Jobava London, a versatile system opening beginning with the moves d4, Nc3 and Bf4. While it may look modest and non-threatening on the surface, it is loaded with a plethora of dangerous attacking ideas.

  • Hammer ECF-Rated Rapid Tourney

    MindSports Centre 21-23 Dalling Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    Five rounds of 10+5 rapid chess. You must be ECF-registered to take part. Enter here: https://forms.gle/BQ7CZTHAKpmwwUXr6

  • Simul Night

    MindSports Centre 21-23 Dalling Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    Three of Hammer's top juniors: Kai Hanache, Harry Bryant and Raman Vashisht-Pigem, will take on 8 players each in a 1 hour clock simul. Enter here: https://forms.gle/rpiVAaUwgpNGFfbv9

  • Your Games Analysed

    MindSports Centre 21-23 Dalling Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    We will be looking through league games played by Hammers. Our top players will be on hand to show the critical moments and typical mistakes, with practical advice on how to do better next time. If you'd like your game analysed, please send it to Robin Sarfas.

  • Hammer Handicap Blitz – Round 2

    MindSports Centre 21-23 Dalling Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    The second round of our infamous annual blitz tournament. The stronger you are, the less time you get on your clock! Enter here: https://forms.gle/JVuVwZrQE7veGeK8A

  • Hammer 5-round ECF-rated Rapidplay

    MindSports Centre 21-23 Dalling Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/EkPdHctoYsSy6oTK9

  • Hammer Handicap Blitz – Round 3

    MindSports Centre 21-23 Dalling Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    The third round of our infamous annual blitz tournament. The stronger you are, the less time you get on your clock! Enter here: https://forms.gle/YwApKPVHGZVPCpsDA

  • Hand & Brain Night

    MindSports Centre 21-23 Dalling Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    Another two-player chess variant. One player announces the name of a piece; their partner moves a piece of that type. Pairings will be decided on the night.

  • The Best and Worst Games of Anatoly Karpov

    MindSports Centre 21-23 Dalling Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    Russian GM Anatoly Karpov rose to prominence in the 1970s, becoming the 12th World Chess Champion in 1975 by default, defending and holding the title until 1985. Known for his deep understanding of chess strategy and contributions to chess theory, Karpov has made significant contributions to politics and humanitarian causes, cementing his legacy as a … Continue reading "The Best and Worst Games of Anatoly Karpov"

  • Hammer 5-round rated rapidplay

    MindSports Centre 21-23 Dalling Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/9isSWdnb1Kr6PZRz5