Tunbridge Wells Chess Club meets every Monday evening at the Tunbridge Wells Bridge Club. All ages and abilities are welcome.https://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/en-GBhttps://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/when-life-gives-you-lemons-play-chess/https://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/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…Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/celebrating-the-2025-2026-season/https://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/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…Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/tunbridge-wells-fide-chess-congress-wrap-up/https://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/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,…Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/tunbridge-wells-fide-congress/https://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/tunbridge-wells-fide-congress/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…Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/junior-rapid-championship-wrap-up/https://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/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…Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/tunbridge-wells-chess-championship-2025-2026-round-1-pairings/https://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/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…Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/club-championship-2025-entries-close-sunday-19th-october/https://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/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…Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/club-competitions-starting-soon/https://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/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…Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/club-championship-2025-2026/https://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/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…Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/quickplay-2025-2026/https://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/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…Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/agm-round-up-2025/https://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/agm-round-up-2025/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…Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/welcome-2025-2026/https://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/welcome-2025-2026/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…Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/3rd-kent-fide-congress-at-tunbridge-wells/https://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/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…Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/2024-25-club-championship-results/https://tunbridgewellschess.co.uk/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…Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT