Est. 1843 · Kidderminster

Kidderminster
Chess Club

One of the oldest chess clubs in the United Kingdom. Playing in Kidderminster since 1843. Everyone is welcome, whatever your level.

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Established 1843 ♔ Kidderminster ♔ One of the oldest chess clubs in the United Kingdom ♔ Every Monday · 7pm ♔ Kidderminster Harriers Social Club ♔

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We are glad to announce the birth of a Chess club in this pleasant little town of Kidderminster…

Bell’s Life in London · 3 January 1847

An adapted extract from the original 1847 notice.

1843

First recorded games in town

League teams

20+

Members weekly

1843

Established

Members playing on a Kidderminster Chess Club night

Monday nights

A warm welcome at our new home

Members of every age and ability, every week. Whether you are returning to the game or sitting down at a board for the first time, you will find a friendly face and a fair match.

Chess games in progress at Kidderminster Chess Club

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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