Chess for juniors and adults, every Monday night in Watford. Coaching, league chess and social play for members who already know their way around a board.
Visits by prior arrangement only.
The club is assessed as a 'Centre of Excellence' on the English Chess Federation's junior development pathway. Watford teams compete in national and local leagues, other over-the-board events, as well as online tournaments.
Adult and junior teams compete in the 4 Nations Chess League (4NCL, J4NCL & O4NCL), the Hertfordshire League and the Hillingdon League, with several trophies won over the seasons.
Visits are arranged in advance so we can give you a proper welcome, and membership is confirmed by the committee. Junior places are limited by coaching capacity. See how joining works →
A snapshot of what's on — see the full fixtures list for every league match this season.
| When | Time | What's on | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 6:15pm–9:30pm |
Club night
Juniors 6.15 to 7.30pm; Adults from 7.30pm. Visits by prior arrangement. |
Field Junior School Annexe, Watford |
| Date | Team | Opponent | Where | Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2026 | Watford 2 Hertfordshire League | Letchworth 3 | Away Letchworth Rugby Club, Baldock Rd, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2EN | Team sheet | |
| 05/10/2026 | Watford B Juniors Hillingdon League | Watford A | At the club | 7:00pm | Team sheet |
| 10/10/2026 | Watford 4NCL 4NCL | Round 1 - TBC | Neutral | 2:00pm | Team sheet |
| 11/10/2026 | Watford 4NCL 4NCL | Round 2 - TBC | Neutral Mecure Hotel Bedford | 2:00pm | Team sheet |
| 12/10/2026 | Watford 1 Hertfordshire League | Royston | Home |
Club night runs every Monday during term time. 4NCL and J4NCL weekend dates appear above once the league confirms them.
How the teams have got on this season, and the club's three most recent match results.
| Date | Team | Opponent | Where | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/09/2026 | Watford A Juniors Hillingdon League | Watford B | At the club | 11–1 | won |
The club needs a Safeguarding Officer and a Membership Secretary from December 2026, when the current club officer steps down from both due to family commitments. Neither is a heavy commitment — a few hours a term rather than a few a we…
Club members thoroughly enjoyed another brilliant, highly interactive coaching session at our venue, led by WIM Natasha Regan and National Instructor Matt Ball. This marks the second successful coaching event organised by the club comm…
Trio of Watford Chess Club girls put in some brilliant performances at the Chess in Schools Chess Competition! 🎉 🥇 U8 — Marie Chan, joint 1st place (Girls category) 🥇 U12 — Siddhi Salvi, joint 1st place (Girls category) 🥇 U14 — Anan…
Membership renewals are open. Full membership is due on 1st October, discounted if you pay by 30th September, with 20% off for the second and subsequent members of the same family. Associate and temporary memberships are unchanged in struc…
The club reopens after the August break on Monday 7th September, juniors from 6:00 and adults from 7:30, at Field Junior School Annexe as usual. Subscriptions for 2026–27 are due on 1 October, with the early payment discount available u…
A good season for both Hertfordshire League sides. Watford 1 finished third in a competitive Division 2, which is the more impressive for the fact that we fielded a weakened side in more than half our fixtures. Watford 2, promoted the prev…
Visits are arranged in advance and on an evening when someone is free to meet you properly. Your first visit is free. Play some games, meet people, and ask whatever you want to ask.
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