Read our latest article by Craig Mackie (September 10, 2026) Poole & Bournemouth Battle It Out Over the Boards. Or read more articles
This is the official website of Poole Chess Club which is 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 Club BH15.
This location is ideal for us in many ways, it is large, comfortable, 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
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 us at chair@poolechessclub.org.uk
Check our regional chess website for more information www.dorsetchess.co.uk.

September 10, 2026 by Craig Mackie
Two Towns Chess Match A fantastic turnout for the latest Poole vs Bournemouth match, bringing together a great blend of youth and veteran players. The evening had plenty of strategic thinking, competitive chess and great conversations both across and away from the boards. It was particularly good to see Lucas mark his first games for […]
June 29, 2026 by Tarik
See the game through a different set of eyes…or even through no eyes. VI chess – Visually Impaired chess is a challenge that many don’t have a choice about, but Poole Chess Club is giving an opportunity for people to learn more about visual impairments and how it can affect the game of chess. Steve […]
June 12, 2026 by Tarik
The season has finished, summer is here, so the regular predictability comes to an end. This opens the door for the unorthodox, the weird and wacky, the interesting, the special and the fancy. We’ve put together a schedule for what we’re planning for. It can be found on the Events and Matches page. The next […]
VS
Solid game with Zander claiming his first GM scalp.