Jenny Mulholland (Hammersmith's new Beginners' Officer) will be leading a session for beginners in the main hall. Great for any adults (accompanied children welcome too) new to chess or still learning the basics, up to about 800 rating. Informal coaching & opportunity to play folks at a similar level. Parents of juniors are especially welcome. … Continue reading "Beginner session 🧑🏫 & social chess 🍻♟️"
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.
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"
Chess history is cruel, with few players other than those with outstanding tournament accomplishments or theoretical contributions able to leave anything more than mere footnotes. However, if we delve deeply enough into these footnotes, often we can find some hidden gems, obscure perhaps, but no less sparkling or brilliant than their more well-known counterparts. Your … Continue reading "Little-known Brilliancies"
