Founded many decades ago, Tunbridge Wells Chess Club is one of the most active and welcoming clubs in Kent. We meet every Monday evening at the Tunbridge Wells Bridge Club on London Road, where players of all standards — from beginners to experienced competitors — enjoy friendly and competitive chess.
Our Club
We pride ourselves on being a friendly, community-focused club. Our members include juniors, adults, and seniors, and we aim to provide both social chess and competitive opportunities.
If you’re new and thinking of giving us a try, you’ll find details on how to join on our Join Us page. Newcomers are always welcome to drop by for a first visit.
Where our players come from
As well as Tunbridge Wells, members regularly travel from Southborough, Pembury, Hildenborough, Paddock Wood and Wadhurst.
See Chess in the Area for local options and travel notes, plus our Tonbridge page if you live in Tonbridge. For a county-wide roundup, visit Chess in Kent.
Club Officers
The club is run by dedicated volunteers who keep things running smoothly:
- President – Robert Jacobs
- Secretary – Tom Lawrie
- Treasurer – Hugh Tassell
- Safeguarding Officer – [Name to be confirmed]
- Webmaster – Andrew Rimmer
If you’d like to get in touch with any of the officers, please visit our Contact page.
Competitions
Each season we run our own Club Championship, played from October to May with one round per month. Games are played at a classical time control of 60 minutes plus 5 seconds increment, and it remains a highlight of our calendar.
You can also read more about our past and present activities on the History page.
Visit Us
We meet at:
Tunbridge Wells & Counties Bridge Club
40 London Road
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1DL
Club nights are every Monday from 7.30pm.
For directions and maps, see our Contact page.
Be Part of the Club
If you love chess — or are curious to learn — why not come along? Our members enjoy lively games, analysis, and good company.
Find out how to join on our Join Us page, or simply pop in one Monday evening and introduce yourself. We look forward to meeting you!
Online Chess
You can also find us online.
Play with us on chess.com
Play with us on lichess
Our Chess.com and Lichess clubs are open to local members and friends of the club.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about joining or playing at Tunbridge Wells Chess Club?
We’ve put together a dedicated Chess Club FAQ covering:
- When and where the club meets
- How to become a member
- ECF membership requirements
- Competitions we run
- Equipment provided
- And much more
👉 Check out the full Tunbridge Wells Chess Club FAQ for answers to common questions.