Friendly. Competitive. Local.
Staines Chess Club
Play. Learn. Compete.
Friendly club chess in Egham for casual players, league competitors and juniors.
Thursdays from 7:30pm
The Literary Institute, Egham
Beginner to expert
Play your way.
Drop in for a game, compete for the club, or build your chess week by week.
Casual chess
Come down on a Thursday, meet the club and get a game. You do not need to arrange an opponent beforehand.
Competitive chess
ECF-rated Thames Valley League matches plus club classical, rapid and blitz competitions throughout the season.
Junior Chess
Thursdays 6:00–7:00pm, mainly for ages 12–16. Coaching, competitive games and a clear route into club chess.
1910
Established
£40
Annual adult membership
7:30pm
Thursday club night
Upcoming at Staines
- 15 October: Staines A v Ealing B — Thames Valley League, home
- 17 October, 12:00pm–7:00pm: Rapid Championship
- 22 October: Staines B v Harrow — Thames Valley League, home
- 29 October: Staines A v Richmond B — Thames Valley League, home
- 16 November: Staines B v Ealing D — Thames Valley League, away
Junior Chess
A new Thursday session for young players.
6:00–7:00pm, mainly ages 12–16. First visit free, with term and pay-as-you-go options.
What’s happening
Club news, reports and updates from Staines Chess Club.
6 October 2026
Staines B make winning start at Hounslow
Staines B opened their Division Four campaign with an excellent 4½–1½ away win over Hounslow B.
28 September 2026
Staines win SBL opener 3–2
Staines edged Guildford C away. Kishan Zala’s nine-move win brought the first result of the night.
1 June 2026
A Team secures Division 2 survival
The final league result went Staines’ way, confirming another season in Division 2.
Curious about club chess?
You do not need to join before seeing what we’re like. Come down on a Thursday and say hello.
