News
- A New Website for a New Season
We've spent the summer rebuilding the club website from the ground up, with a new logo that belongs to Tunbridge Wells — and the first club night of the new season is just one week away, starting with the AGM on Monday 7 September.
- Champion at eleven: the rise of Bodhana Sivanandan
An 11-year-old from Harrow is the new British women's chess champion — the youngest in the title's history. Who is Bodhana Sivanandan, why is Judit Polgár watching her records fall, and what does her rise say about the women's game?
- When Life Gives You Lemons, Play Chess
While the Tunbridge Wells Chess Club is officially taking a break until our AGM and season resumption on September 7th, we know that many of you will still be looking for…
- Celebrating the 2025/2026 Season
As we head into our summer break, we are delighted to look back on a fantastic 2025/2026 chess season at the Tunbridge Wells Chess Club. It has been a year…
- Tunbridge Wells FIDE Chess Congress Wrap-up
Tunbridge Wells Bridge Club welcomed 84 players from near and far for a packed weekend of tournament chess from 5–7 June 2026. Run by Psyon Chess and supported by Savills,…
- Tunbridge Wells FIDE Congress —5th-7th June 2026
A weekend chess congress is coming to Tunbridge Wells this June, offering local players a welcome opportunity to play rated tournament chess close to home. The Tunbridge Wells FIDE Congress…
- Junior Rapid Championship Wrap-Up
n the evening of May 11th, the Tunbridge Wells Chess Club bridge club premises were buzzing with energy as we hosted our annual Junior Rapid Championship. It was a fantastic…
- Tunbridge Wells Chess Championship 2025–2026: Round 1 Pairings
The new season of the Tunbridge Wells Chess Championship is about to begin! Round 1 will take place on Monday 27 October at 7.30 pm at the club. Good luck…
- Club Championship 2025 — Entries Close Sunday 19th October
Our annual Tunbridge Wells Chess Club Championship is about to begin! This is your chance to play a series of competitive, rated games against fellow club members and test your improvement…
- Club Competitions Starting Soon
⏰ A quick reminder that our two main competitions for the 2025/26 season are beginning shortly. If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to get involved. ⚡ Quickplay 2025/26…
- Club Championship 2025/2026
Welcome to the Club Championship for the 2025/26 season! This year’s event is a 7-round Swiss, with games scheduled monthly across the season. Results will be ECF-rated, so please ensure…
- Quickplay 2025/2026
Our annual Quickplay Time-Handicap competition is back! It runs alongside the Club Championship 2025/2026. Key points Time-handicap table Grading difference (ECF) Lower-rated player Higher-rated player 0–74 15 mins 15 mins…
- AGM Round-Up
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Annual General Meeting on 8th September. It was a great chance to reflect on last year and make plans for the season…
- Welcome to the 2025/2026 Season
Welcome to the 2025/2026 Season The new chess season is here, and we’re excited to welcome members old and new to Tunbridge Wells Chess Club. Whether you’re looking to improve…
- 3rd Kent FIDE Congress at Tunbridge Wells
In July 2025, the 3rd Kent FIDE Congress took place at the Tunbridge Wells Bridge Club – the same venue where we hold our weekly club nights. The congress was…
- 2024/25 Club Championship Results
Our 2024/25 Club Championship has now concluded, and we are delighted to announce that Robert Jacobs, our Club President, is the new Club Champion. Robert scored an impressive 6½ points…