Poole Chess Club

Est. 1999

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Welcome to the Poole Chess Club

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.

Club Night

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.

How to Join

Or for further information about Poole Chess Club contact:-
Tarik Reghif – chair@poolechessclub.org.uk

Wider Area Chess

Check our regional chess website for more information www.dorsetchess.co.uk.

 

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Recent news

Junior Champion – Poole Grown

November 30, 2025 by Tarik

Huge congratulations to Zander who has played for Poole for many years, he’s now moved to Cumbria and won the Cumbria Junior Chess Tournament with a score of 7 out of 7. Zander, I hope you’ll join us and play under the Poole banner at some of the national tournaments, until then, we wish you […]

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Change of venue – 1 week only

November 15, 2025 by Tarik

This Monday – 17th November, we are meeting in the New Inn instead of the Centenary Club. This change is just for the 1 week, we will be back to normal the following week. There is one league match going on and room for done casual chess as well. If you have any questions then […]

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Winner at the BCA International Autumn Tournament

November 11, 2025 by Tarik

Huge congratulations to Steve Bailey for winning the Braille Chess Association (BCA) International Autumn Tournament in Milton Keynes. Braille chess – primarily played by those with visual impairments – is played with a special tactile board and an adapted set of pieces for players to use by touch. Steve had 1 draw and 4 wins […]

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Recent members' games

Zander [1954]

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Unidentified GM [2466]

Solid game with Zander claiming his first GM scalp.

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David Fuller [1853]

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Ian Clark [2020]

David Fuller []

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Gary Walker []

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