Announcements
ECF women’s chess award for Battersea chair
I’m very pleased to accept an award from the English Chess Federation, for contributions to women’s chess. Battersea Chess Club has increased…
Category: Women in Chess
Women in Chess
Documentary short: women in London chess
London’s thriving women’s chess community has been showcased in a short documentary by film student Natalia Sergheev, who visited Battersea Chess Club at their…
Announcements
Battersea to host London Women’s Chess Festival
Battersea are proud to announce the 2023 London Women’s Chess Festival, welcoming teams from Lewisham Chess Club and Wimbledon Chess Club for…
Interesting Games
Tense finale as Battersea Women beat Hammersmith
An anxious and diverse crowd saw Battersea’s women’s team renew their rivalry with Hammersmith, winning the match in a dramatic comeback late…
Announcements
This spring: Battersea Women announce two matches
Two exciting events are planned this April and May specifically run by and for our female members. Battersea Women will welcome Hammersmith…
Women in Chess
Tree-mendous Djuna breaks into England’s top 100 female players
Congratulations to Battersea’s second team skip Djuna Tree, who has reached England’s top 100 female players after her second place showing at…
Friendlies
Crushing wins for Battersea Women on International Women’s Day
Battersea celebrated International Women’s Day this week with an emphatic double El Chessico win over Hammersmith. The two clubs met in the…
Friendlies
El Chessico: Impressive start for Battersea’s women and juniors win
Battersea came away with a dominant win and a hard-fought draw after fielding two new sides in an El Chessico double-header against Hammersmith last night.