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 membership
7:30pm
Thursday club night
Upcoming at Staines
Next league fixture
Staines RA v Camberley RA
Thursday 12 November 2026 · Home
The Literary Institute, Egham
- 12 November: Staines RA v Camberley RA — Surrey Border League, Haslemere Trophy, home
- 16 November: Staines B v Ealing D — Thames Valley League, away
- 19 November: Staines C v Hounslow C — Thames Valley League, home
- 24 November: Staines B v Richmond D — Thames Valley League, away
- 26 November: Staines C v Kingston D — 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.
- Staines book Haslemere Trophy semi-final spotStaines RA defeated Camberley RA in the Haslemere Trophy despite a 5–5 board score, reaching the four points required under the competition handicap. Kligan Braganca led the way with 2/2.
- Staines B Storm to 5½–½ Victory Over HarrowStaines B delivered a commanding performance on Thursday evening, securing an emphatic 5½–½ victory over Harrow. With Harrow fielding only five players, Staines began… Read more: Staines B Storm to 5½–½ Victory Over Harrow
- Kligan Braganca wins Staines Rapid ChampionshipKligan Braganca won the 2026 Staines Rapid Championship with 4½ points, ahead of Jon Barnes and Holger Buckemeyer.
Curious about club chess?
You do not need to join before seeing what we’re like. Come down on a Thursday and say hello.
