Read our latest article by Tarik (October 25, 2025) 25 Players across 7 teams. Or read more articles
This is the official website of Poole Chess Club which is now located at the Poole Centenary Hall & Club, 22 Wimborne Road, Poole BH15 2BU. 01202674059. Free car parking is available behind the club.
We meet every Monday night at 7.15pm at the Poole Centenary Club.
This new location is ideal for us in many ways as we had outgrown the RBL, it is larger, more comfortable, very friendly, welcoming and central to Poole, with bus and rail stations close by.
Our aim is to expand our membership, young and old alike, as well as retaining existing players
Poole Chess has a long history of league and competitive chess and has a reputation as being a welcoming and friendly arena for all levels of chess players. All chess players are welcome.
We have 7 teams altogether competing in the B&DCL and the Dorset league which runs from October to May. The fixture list for all club matches are published on the LMS website (https://ecflms.org.uk/lms/node/408/home)
results and reports of our club’s matches will be posted after each event.
Good luck to all Captains and the teams taking part.
We pride ourselves on offering chess at all levels and this season we have several members that just wish to play social chess over a drink and a chat. It maybe as a result of the hugely popular film ‘Queens Gambit’ being released during lockdown but it seems there is a renewed interest in people returning to chess.
If you have any questions please contact me and I look forward to seeing you at the club.
This is just a welcome start for those that are ready and comfortable to meet now.
Or for further information about Poole Chess Club contact:-
Tarik Reghif – chair@poolechessclub.org.uk
Check our regional chess website for more information www.dorsetchess.co.uk.


October 25, 2025 by Tarik
As we finish the first round of Bacchus matches, it seems we’ve had 25 different players playing in this first month, and we’ve still got members who haven’t played a game yet. Although a lot of people won’t be surprised to see Tim has played 4 games so far. And good to see John is […]

September 23, 2025 by Tarik
The first match of the season has been played with Poole A getting a draw in New Milton. Good wins for Mike W and John, I expect some of the intimidating portraits hanging on the walls at their venue put the rest of the team off! Monday will be the first home game with Poole […]

September 5, 2025 by Tarik
Monday 8th September is the annual two towns match. All the players on the west join the Poole team and all the players on the east join the Bournemouth team. I hope lots of you can make it, drop me an email if you are so I have a rough idea of how many are […]
VS
Solid game with Zander claiming his first GM scalp.