Battersea will host a very special guest on Tuesday – co-host of The Full English Breakfast podcast, GM Stephen Gordon.

Stephen, rated 2544 Fide and a former British under-21 Champion, will take on all-comers at the club in a free simul starting at 7.30pm.

Have a listen to one of his podcasts here:

We say the event is free but any donations – however small – would be welcome on the night.

Get your place now by entering your name on our Doodle sheet here: https://doodle.com/poll/fpmsf3tung7iks4p

And that’s not all…

On Tuesday we also have the Beckett Hill decider AND the Contest of Kings final.

Contest of Kings at Battersea Chess Club
Contest of Kings at Battersea Chess Club

Adam Bukojemski and Bao Nghia Dong will battle it out for a trophy in the Contest of Kings, our multi-format competition.

Meanwhile, Chris Beckett (congratulations on your engagement) and Ali Hill will play-off for a beautiful chess set and board after finishing their 6-game classical series locked at 3-all.

Beckett Hill
Beckett Hill

Please note: Only people’s names on the Doodle sheet are confirmed a simul seat.