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Tournament controller position… FILLED (at last)
Members who were wondering what is happening with our internal club competitions can breathe easy now because, at last, the position of…
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Learn to castle in Elephant and Castle with IM Martinez
Mums, dads, and juniors take note. A chess-themed family-fun day featuring Argentinan IM Ayelen Martinez will be held in our neighbouring borough next…
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El Chessico returns! Battersea-Hammersmith back for parte 2
It was a brilliant event two years ago – Battersea and Hammersmith fielded 15 boards for an inter-club friendly match dubbed El Chessico.…
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FLASH EVENT: Ginger GM Vs Battersea LIVE tomorrow
For our club night tomorrow, we are doing something totally different: a live-streamed consultation match versus Ginger GM. Yes, that’s right –…
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Surrey Chess Congress revived after 11 years
Chess fans, we have some great news for you – the Surrey Chess Congress is back. Once an essential part of the…
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Fancy playing for Surrey’s correspondence team?
The Counties & District Correspondence Chess Championship is about to get under way and Surrey have issued a call for players. If…
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ARNOLD HUNT reflects on Basman night at Battersea
Club stalwart Arnold gives his view of a night when Battersea welcomed a true legend of English chess Tuesday night was our…
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Join us for Coffee House Chess with IM Mike Basman
He’s undoubtedly one of the most important figures in the history of British chess, and next week he’ll join us for some…
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Blair’s horses win Summer Chess League at a canter
Battersea Horses cleared the final hurdle to be crowned champions of the Summer Chess League last night. Blair Connell’s team of young…
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Battersea named in top 5 chess clubs in the WORLD
The Marshall Chess Club, the St Louis Chess Club, San Diego and Denver Chess Clubs. All world-renowned. Now add Battersea to that…
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Central London Chess League fixtures are out (and it’s an early start for us)
With the new season fast approaching, the Central London League has released its fixtures. Battersea’s CCL1 and CLL2 teams, led by Chris…
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Bring on the ChessPatzers! Battersea takes on the tribe
Chess lovers, we have something very special on the cards for next Tuesday. Battersea Chess Club is taking on burgeoning tribe of…
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Your county needs YOU! Surrey County Chess Association appeals for players
Ever fancied representing your county? As many of you may know, Battersea is affiliated to the Surrey County Chess Association. That means…
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FREE Biriyani alert: Sign up now for BBCA Fide Rapidplay
Our friends at the British Bangla Chess Association are back with the biggest event of the year for curry-lovers. Yes, the 2018…
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New captains and a new league? Our AGM notes in full
Our annual general meeting in June passed without too much disagreement – but there were one or two unresolved issues. Here is…