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The York Club Championship runs from September to March each year. The tournament typically runs every Wednesday fortnight with one...

Junior Chess club will restart on Wednesday 9th September. A mixture of coaching and social chess for 7-16 year olds from Ben Rich No need to pre-book - just turn up at 5.30pm (prompt). Club runs until 7pm and is pay on the door (cash). £4 per session, with a one-off Guppy's membership fee of a further £4. For further information and to be added to the whatsapp group for updates and reminders please text Ben at 07469159134.

For Summer 2026, join York's own teenage chess star, Aaron Rich CM, for his second York Chess Summer schools on Friday 24th July, Friday 21st August and Monday 24th August. Sesssions can be booked collectively or individually via eventbrite Each day will comprise dedicated coaching in the morning and a chess competition with prizes in the afternoon. They are open to children from 8-15 years old and are for those who want to improve their chess ability rather than just play