Poole Chess Club

Est. 1999

Read our latest article by Tarik (December 10, 2024) Poole v Poole, Poole C and Poole C. Or read more articles

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

Poole v Poole, Poole C and Poole C

December 10, 2024 by Tarik

Monday had 3 matches going on. B&DCL Div 2 Poole C vs Highcliffe C, Dorset League Poole C vs Dorchester D and B&DCL Div 5 Poole G vs Poole F. B&DCL Div 2 Poole C 2 – 2 Highcliffe C. Wins for Martin and Leo gave the team a point leaving them both joint second […]

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Poole F-off to a winning start

November 2, 2024 by Tarik

Last minute personnel issues for both sides meant this was a match of 3 boards. Bailey was on top board, but quickly took control of the game, buoyed by his opponent voluntarily putting his knights on the rim. A lovely rook sac in the centre of the board won the queen and left him in […]

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4-Match Monday

November 1, 2024 by Tarik

This Monday got very busy, the highest amount of games outside the Two Towns match, we were really at capacity. B&DCL Poole D 2 – 2 Wimborne C B&DCL Poole G 1 – 3 Bournemouth E Dorset League Poole B 2 – 2 Wimborne A Dorset League Poole C 1 – 3 Purbeck B (Tuesday) […]

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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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