Muswell Hill Chess Club

Muswell Hill Chess Club invites the sports community to join their friendly and well-established group based in London. Organiser, Andrew Costeloe, has put together a range of activities to suit everyone from beginners to experts. You'll find members with every level of skill, from novices right through to those with a grading of around 200.

A highlight at Muswell Hill Chess Club is the annual all-play-all chess championship. This allows players to engage in about 12 clock games against a mix of opponents. The club also fields two teams in the Middlesex League, with the first team competing in Division 1 and the second team in Division 2, each team made up of 8 boards.

Andrew also organises several events and activities during the season like the Blitz Championship, Christmas Blitz, and a Find the Move competition. The club’s lending library is another asset, available to all members keen to deepen their understanding of chess theory.

Fancy giving it a go? Newcomers are welcome to pop by for an evening and play some casual games for free. It's the perfect way to get a feel for the club. Head to their website for loads of useful chess theory info.

Meetings take place every Tuesday from 7pm to 10:30pm from September to late May. The club gathers at the Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London N2 9HR. It's an easy trip, just a 20-minute walk from Highgate and East Finchley tube stations, or a quick 5-minute bus ride on the 43 or 134 from Highgate Tube. Prefer to drive? There's parking available too.

Thinking of visiting? Ring ahead to make sure someone is there to greet you. Contact details for Andrew Costeloe and Joel Bird, the New Member Co-ordinator, are on the website. They'll be happy to answer any questions or help arrange your visit.

Muswell Hill Chess Club, with Andrew at the helm, is a buzzing and welcoming community for chess lovers of all levels. Come along and share the passion for the game.