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The Battersea Grand Prix – and they’re off!
The Battersea Grand Prix is in full swing – and you can still join the race! There are all kinds of chess…
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From 250m members to Battersea Chess Club: Danny Rensch
Having played club chess for about a decade, I’m predisposed against chess players; whoever said to not hate the player and hate…
But can he do it on a rainy night in Battersea Chess Club?
Richard Rawson is new club member who was playing one of his first over-the-board games. SAM WALKER takes a look.
Battersea’s Surrey chess champs: A 91-year roll of honour
The Surrey Challenge Cup is the Surrey County Chess Association’s top individual honour with a list of winners going back to 1884—and…
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…
Rook odds – the Handicap Trophy from March 19th
Battersea Chess Club is proud to announce the return of our historic Handicap Trophy. Try your luck with queen odds against the…
Titled player? We have free memberships available
Battersea Chess Club has announced a new programme for the club’s strongest players. We now offer half-price membership for players with full ratings over…
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…
Nimzowitsch Memorial Blitz
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a FIDE- and ECF-rated Blitz Tournament on 7 November 2023 7 November…
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…
The king is dead—Long live the queen! Battersea elects first female chair
It was goodbye Alan Palmer, and hello Djuna Tree at Battersea’s 2023 AGM as the club elected its first female Chair in…
Grand Prix returns for Summer Knights
Battersea Chess Club is proud to present the return of the biggest intramural chess tournament in the world — the Grand Prix…