Come and play chess in Kidderminster.
Simply come along on a Monday from around 7pm. No booking and no chess-club membership fee.
Simply come along on Monday
There is no need to book or contact us first. Arrive from around 7pm and we will help you find a game.
- When
- Monday evenings. Club nights usually run from around 7pm to 9pm. A few members may stay later.
- Where
- Kidderminster Harriers Social & Supporters Club, Stadium Close, Hoo Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1NB
- What it costs
- Casual club play is completely free. If you play for Kidderminster in an official team fixture, there is a £1 charge for each game you play.
Free parking on site at the social club, off Hoo Road. We are right next to Aggborough Stadium.
Kidderminster station is a 10-minute walk.
- What to bring
- Just yourself. Boards, pieces and clocks are provided, and all playing strengths are welcome.
- Juniors
- Juniors are welcome. For younger children, a parent or guardian would normally stay. If an older junior would be attending without a parent or guardian, please contact the club before their first visit so arrangements can be discussed.
- Supporting the venue
- Harriers membership is encouraged for regular visitors. There is no compulsory spend, but buying a drink or snack helps support the venue.
Accessibility: There are no steps on the normal route into the club. If you need help with the doors or anything else when arriving, club members will be happy to assist. Please contact the club about any specific accessibility requirements.
Yes. You are welcome to simply come along on a Monday evening. People generally begin arriving around 7pm, with 7–7:30pm a normal arrival window. There is no need to book or contact us first.
Not at all. We have complete beginners and experienced tournament players, and members are often happy to help newer players.
Just yourself. We have boards, pieces, and clocks. Bring your own equipment if you prefer.
Casual club play is completely free. If you play for Kidderminster in an official team fixture, there is a £1 charge for each game you play. Harriers Social & Supporters Club membership is encouraged for regular attendees, but it is not required for a first visit. There is no compulsory spend, although we encourage visitors to support the venue by buying a drink or snack from the reasonably priced bar. ECF membership is also needed for ECF-rated league matches.
Juniors are very welcome. For younger children, a parent or guardian would normally stay. If an older junior would be attending without a parent or guardian, please contact the club before their first visit so arrangements can be discussed.
We play chess all year round. The league season runs from September to May, but the club stays open through the summer for internal competitions and casual games.
This season we have nine team schedules across Worcestershire, Dudley and Wolverhampton competitions, including standard and rapidplay leagues. See Fixtures and Results for the current teams and dates.
Yes, there is free parking at the social club itself, off Hoo Road. We are about a ten-minute walk from Kidderminster railway station.
A question before you visit?
For joining, junior attendance or accessibility questions, contact the club. You do not need to contact us or book before coming along.