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
Next league fixture
Staines A v Richmond B
Thursday 29 October 2026 · Home
The Literary Institute, Egham
- 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
- 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 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.
- Staines A draw with Ealing B in season openerStaines A opened their Division Two campaign with a 3–3 draw against Ealing B. The match report will be updated with accounts from each board.
Curious about club chess?
You do not need to join before seeing what we’re like. Come down on a Thursday and say hello.
