Chess in Kent

Kent has a thriving chess scene with clubs across West/North Kent, South-East London (KCCA-affiliated), and East Kent. The Kent County Chess Association keeps an up-to-date list of clubs and competitions: kentchess.org.

Looking for Tonbridge specifically? See Tonbridge.

Kent clubs (A–Z)

Beckenham & Bromley Chess Club — Wednesday 7:30pm
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Charlton Chess Club — Monday 7:00pm
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Chislehurst – Psyon Chess
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Dartford & Swanley Chess Club — Thursday 7:30pm
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Dartford Juniors — Thursday 7:30pm
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Gravesend Chess Club — Tuesday 7:45pm
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Hastings & St Leonards Chess Club (nearby, East Sussex) — Friday 6:45pm
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Lewisham Chess Club — Wednesday 7:30pm
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Maidstone Chess Club — Wednesday 7:30pm
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Maidstone Knights Chess Club — Thursday 7:45pm
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Medway Chess Club — Wednesday 7:45pm
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Petts Wood & Orpington Chess Club — Friday 7:45pm (6:30pm juniors)
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Rainham Chess Club — Wednesday 7:45pm
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Sevenoaks Chess Club — Monday 7:30pm
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Sidcup Chess Club — Wednesday 7:30pm
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Snodland Chess Club — Monday 7:30pm
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Swale Chess Club — Thursday 7:40pm
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Tunbridge Wells Chess Club — Monday 7:30pm
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Weald of Kent Chess Club (Cranbrook) — Monday 7:30pm
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East Kent

East Kent has its own cluster of clubs and leagues. For current venues and times see Thanet & East Kent Chess: https://www.eastkentchess.org.uk/clubs.

Clubs include Folkestone, Broadstairs, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Margate, Ramsgate, Sandwich, Bridge, and Sheldwich.

See also

Picking a club

Most clubs welcome visitors for a try-out night. If you’re near Tunbridge Wells, you’re very welcome to visit us first — and if another night/location suits better, the clubs above are excellent options too.