Alconbury Weald Chess Club
Founded at the end of 2024, the club's main purpose is to encourage residents to come together and enjoy a nice game of chess. We aim our meetings to be fun and enjoyable, but for those who want to aspire to be grandmasters, we hope to provide the necessary springboard to their development.
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All ages and levels are welcome, but under 16's must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Looking forward to you checking us out.
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Peter Goucher - founder
The Watch Office
We meet at The Watch Office,
which is set inside an original airbase building, you get a unique venue with a great atmosphere and marvellous food & drink too.
The club meets Sunday evenings 5pm - 7pm, but there's nothing to stop you getting there early to sample some great food & drink.
(food is served until 4pm Sunday and probably best to book due to being very popular).
A must see at The Watch Office, is the mural by street artist Nathan Murdoch
The Watch Office
Emery Crescent
PE28 4XA
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Telephone: +44 1480 583833
Some of our members have their cake and eat it, while playing.
Under 21
Alconbury Weald Chess Club wants to be part of the development of this new community and is keen to promote chess to the young people living in this beautiful neighbourhood.
Chess not only is a great game to play for entertainment, but it also teaches a way to improve people's strategy and thinking in real world situations too.
We also encourage members to practice fair play and be gracious in both victory and defeat. This is a brilliant way to also behave away from the board and hopeful helps shape the young community, so that everyone continues to feel safe and happy.
News & Results
What's happening in the world of chess and a place to view club member's results and how our club is doing in regional, national and even on the international stage.
We've even been acknowledged by the national press... well actually the local newsletters, but who knows this time next year 🤣
Gallery
Images of club action.
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Permission is always sought, before any image that may identify an individual is published.
Richard, our club secretary. His chess is slightly better than his photography - Slightly 🤣
Little does Richard's son know, that his next move could reduce his pocket money!
Rhys is currently our "grandmaster" and treasurer.
Gethin, our under 21 rep., can be a dark horse or a white knight 🤣
I don't go anywhere, without my travel set!
Has Pete got Rhys panicking... No, not today.
Richard takes on Rhys
Games without frontiers... well at least without phones 🤣
Club Resources
Useful documents for you to print at home.
Official Score Sheet
Membership Form
FIDE Laws Of Chess 2023
External links to explore, but please return.
English Chess Federation
lichess.org
Chessdoctrine.com
Chess & Bridge - The London Chess Centre
International Chess Federation
Join our club online @ Chess.com
Global Celebration of Women and Girls in Chess!
The British Chess Magazine
Alconbury Weald Home Page - Find out more about our community
Contact
Reach out, and we'll be there
Next meeting
The Watch Office, Sunday January 11th from 5pm - 7pm.
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For inquiries or membership information, feel free to reach out to us. We are always ready to assist you with any questions you may have.​
Club Officials
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Founder & Website Editor - Pete - webeditor@alconburywealdchessclub.uk
Secretary - Richard - secretary@alconburywealdchessclub.uk
Treasurer - Rhys - treasurer@alconburywealdchessclub.uk
Under 21 Representative - Gethin - under21@alconburywealdchessclub.uk
We meet Sunday evenings 5pm - 7pm at The Watch Office
The Watch Office
Emery Crescent
PE28 4XA
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Telephone +44 7473 105418