Come along and play some chess! Mondays typically feature collaborative, competitive or educational activities: lectures, simuls, handicap blitz, GM special events etc. These will be added to the calendar once they have been planned. Non-members of all levels and backgrounds are very welcome to come along on a Monday to try out the club before … Continue reading "Monday Club Night"
Few players have shaped an entire nation's chess as much as the legendary Australian Grandmaster Ian Rogers. As the country's highest rated player for over 20 years, he played in a whopping 14 Olympiads (12 on top board), and won more than 120 classical tournaments. We're delighted to welcome Hammer legend Chris Skulte, who will … Continue reading "GM Ian Rogers – an Australian who redefined chess down under"
See https://hammerchess.co.uk/2024/12/23/introducing-hammer-beginners-improvers-classes/ for more details or to sign up.
Come along and play some chess! On Thursdays, we will typically host league matches against other clubs. However, all members are invited to come along to play slow chess in a quiet setting. Whether you wish to play casual chess, or rated games in our internal tournaments, it is recommended to join our WhatsApp group … Continue reading "Thursday Club Night"
Come along and play some chess! Mondays typically feature collaborative, competitive or educational activities: lectures, simuls, handicap blitz, GM special events etc. These will be added to the calendar once they have been planned. Non-members of all levels and backgrounds are very welcome to come along on a Monday to try out the club before … Continue reading "Monday Club Night"
Introducing: A lecture and workshop for club members by Scotland's strongest ever player, Grandmaster Jonathan Rowson. GM Jonathan Rowson - photo by David Llada Jonathan is a three-time British Chess Champion and author of the critically acclaimed books, The Seven Deadly Chess Sins (2001) Chess for Zebras (2005) and The Moves that Matter (2019). Jonathan … Continue reading "Chess Therapy with GM Jonathan Rowson"
