A special event for the bank holiday - we'll be running a 5-round unrated rapidplay tournament for beginners and juniors rated <1000 Elo. Stronger players - we need you too! Our beginners' section is growing rapidly, and we'd love to buddy up our learners with more experienced players for informal mentoring. The mentors' job will … Continue reading "Beginners Take Over!"
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"
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"
An hour dedicated to women and girls. See details and joining info below: http://hammerchess.co.uk/women-and-girls-hour/
An hour dedicated to the development of our junior section.
Games and coaching for adults who are relatively inexperienced at chess, looking to play others of a similar level over the board, and improve their chess. Suitable for adults new to chess, up to ~900 chess.com / lichess rapid/daily. If you don’t know how the pieces move, you’re very welcome - please do let our … Continue reading "Adult Beginners’ Session"
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"
Practice your board vision with some simple exercises: Follow the moves from your favourite opening, identify hanging pieces in a given position, and try to chase down a Bishop using a Rook! All levels will be able to participate and there will be some extra help available for beginners. No prior training is required but … Continue reading "Blindfold Chess!"
