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
- 28 September: Guildford C v Staines — Surrey Border League, away
- 1 October: Staines A v Staines B
- 5 October: Hounslow B v Staines B — Thames Valley League, away
- 15 October: Staines A v Ealing B — Thames Valley League, home
- 17 October, 12:00pm–7:00pm: Rapid Championship
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.
24 September 2026
Holger wins Blitz GP Stage 3
Holger Buckemeyer scored 8/9, ahead of Alex McTavish on 6.5/9 and Colin Aniecko on 5.5/9.
1 June 2026
A Team secures Division 2 survival
The final league result went Staines’ way, confirming another season in Division 2.
27 April 2026
Big finish for the A Team
Staines A beat Wimbledon B 5.5-0.5 in the final match of the season, ending the campaign with a crucial win.
Curious about club chess?
You do not need to join before seeing what we’re like. Come down on a Thursday and say hello.
