Battersea Chess Club is proud to announce the all-new Virtual Battersea Chess Club, the world’s first working chess club in cyberspace.

From being one of London’s oldest chess institutions, founded in 1885, Battersea is now breaking new ground in the game online.

Masterspace, an exciting new website created by chess fans. Now at Battersea Chess Club
Join us on Wednesday for our Chessable Masters watch-party

From today members can enjoy the benefits of a dedicated room in Masterspace, an exciting new website created by chess fans.

HOWEVER, please note: this space is only ready to access right now on desktop, don’t try to use it on a mobile.

Masterspace.io offers a simulated 3-D chess club environment. It is immersive and fun. Members can play and watch casual games, enjoy chess lectures and learn, watch chess being streamed or just “sit down” for a chat. There are even virtual pot plants!

The club is open 24 hours a day and is always there. The possibilities are endless.

Play games, discuss and learn

Masterspace, an exciting new website created by chess fans. Now at Battersea Chess Club
Get together for a game, or watch a game
Masterspace, an exciting new website created by chess fans. Now at Battersea Chess Club
Areas to mingle, and attractive foliage!

Masterspace’s mission statement says: “We believe in building immersive gaming experiences that go beyond the current digital offerings.

“Experiences that are built around social interactions that feel magical, and bring joy.

Masterspace is the bridge between the physical and the digital world. A completely new gaming experience.”

Join us on Wednesday from 5pm GMT when Virtual Battersea Chess Club is holding its first meeting, a unique watch-party as the Chessable Masters online tournament reaches its climax.