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
- 22 October: Staines B v Harrow — Thames Valley League, home
- 29 October: Staines A v Richmond B — Thames Valley League, home
- 5 November: Staines A v Surbiton B — Thames Valley League, home
- 16 November: Staines B v Ealing D — Thames Valley League, away
- 19 November: Staines C v Hounslow C — Thames Valley League, home
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.
17 October 2026
Kligan Braganca wins Staines Rapid Championship
Kligan claimed the title with 4½ points, ahead of Jon Barnes and Holger Buckemeyer on 4 each.
16 October 2026
Staines A draw with Ealing B in season opener
Staines A opened their Division Two campaign with a hard-fought 3–3 draw against Ealing B, with everything decided on the final board.
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.
Curious about club chess?
You do not need to join before seeing what we’re like. Come down on a Thursday and say hello.
