1845
Est. 1845 · Kidderminster
Kidderminster
Chess Club
One of the oldest chess clubs in the United Kingdom. Playing in Kidderminster since 1845. Everyone is welcome, whatever your level.
Founded 1845 ♔ Kidderminster ♔ One of the oldest chess clubs in the United Kingdom ♔ Every Monday · 7pm ♔ Kidderminster Harriers Social Club ♔
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We are informed that the gentlemen of the Kidderminster Chess Club are willing to play a friendly game with the gentlemen of Shrewsbury and its vicinity.
The Era · London · 27 April 1845
The earliest known record of Kidderminster Chess Club in print — issued the same year the club was founded at the Swan Hotel, Swan Street.
181
Years of chess
6
League teams
20+
Members weekly
1845
Year founded
Monday nights
A warm welcome at our new home
Members of every age and ability at the Kidderminster Harriers Social Club. New faces every week.
When
Every Monday
7:00 PM. We play chess all year round. The league season runs from September to May.
Where
Kidderminster Harriers Social Club
Stadium Close, Hoo Road, Kidderminster · DY10 1NB · Free parking.
Cost
Free to play
No chess club fee. Venue membership is £6 for six months, plus a £1 application fee. ECF membership for rated league play.
Your move.
Whether it is your first game or your thousandth, there is a seat at the board for you.
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