Chess in the Area

Our catchment

We regularly welcome players from the surrounding towns and villages below. If you’re searching for “chess in [your town]”, this page is here to help you find a good fit.

• Southborough – just up the A26; many members walk or hop on a short bus ride.
• Pembury – easy access via A264; plenty of parking near the club.
• Hildenborough – handy by road or rail; many commuters drop in after work.
• Paddock Wood – a straight run along the A228/A264; several members travel from here.
• Wadhurst – our closest East Sussex neighbour; simple cross-border drive.

What if you’re in Tonbridge?

Tonbridge has a proud chess heritage but no active club at present. Players in Tonbridge typically choose between:

• Tunbridge Wells Chess Club (us)
• Sevenoaks Chess Club
• Crowborough Chess Club

Juniors in Tonbridge often do the same, depending on the night that suits.

Other nearby clubs

If our night doesn’t work for you or you’d like extra chess in the week:

• Sevenoaks – Mondays: sevenoakschessclub.org.uk
• Crowborough – Fridays (Mid-Sussex league): crowboroughchess.org

See also

• County-wide roundup: Chess in Kent
• A little further afield (within ~1 hour): South East
• Special feature: Tonbridge