Pancras Square Library, 5 Pancras Rd, London N1C 4AG
Every Sundays, 1–5 Pm
Join us for relaxed and friendly afternoons of chess in central London. Our sessions include:
- Casual games – Play and have fun at your own pace.
- Meet strong players – Learn from experienced players and coaches.
- Group studies & analysis – Explore games together and grow your skills.
- Tournaments – Take part in rated and unrated Rapid or Classical events.
- Mentoring – Join our mentor–mentee programme.
Refreshments available. The venue is a short walk from Euston Station and easily accessible by public transport.
Please fill in the Member’s Contact Registration form to establish a comprehensive list of members for our records and to better understand the common living areas of all members. This will enable us to select a venue that is conveniently located and accessible to everyone.
Membership (for League Players)
Participation in league matches requires registration with ECF and paying a subscription as follows: (e.g. London Chess League, Central London League & Croydon & District League).
If you’re facing financial difficulty, please reach out—we’re happy to help.
Subscription (2025–2026)
- £5 per game — League matches (Over the board: OTB)
- £3 — 4NCL Online
- £35 Voluntary membership
League Match Venue: Charing Cross Library, 4–6 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0HF (Tuesdays 6:00–10:00pm)
How to Join
Please fill out our Member Contact Registration Form. This helps us:
Keep an up-to-date list of active members
Understand where members are approximately located to help us choose accessible venues
Payment Methods
You can pay by bank transfer, cash, or through the form below.
Bank: HSBC
Name: London Women Chess Club
Sort Code: 40–05-20
Account Number: 72293072
Playing competitive league chess requires membership in the English Chess Federation (ECF). Full details are available on the ECF website: ECF