Everything you need to know before coming along.

Yes. Come along on a Monday at 7pm. No booking, no registration, no phone call needed. Walk in and introduce yourself.

Not at all. We have complete beginners and experienced tournament players. There is always someone around your level, and coaching is available if you want it.

Just yourself. We have boards, pieces, and clocks. Bring your own equipment if you prefer.

The chess club itself is free. Because we play at the Kidderminster Harriers Social & Supporters Club, you pay venue membership of £6 for six months, plus a one-off £1 application fee. If you want to play in ECF-rated league matches, you will also need ECF membership.

All ages. Members range from teenagers to their eighties. Younger players are especially welcome — the club has a strong record developing junior talent, and is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of its junior members.

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.

Six leagues: Worcestershire Championship League, Worcester and District League, Dudley and District Divisions 2 and 3, and Rapidplay Leagues 1 and 2.

Free parking at Aggborough Stadium car park off Hoo Road. Ten-minute walk from Kidderminster railway station.