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We meet weekly on Thursday evenings (7 pm – 10:30 pm) at Newcastle Labour Club (opposite Haymarket Metro), Northumberland Street, Newcastle NE1 7PF.
League Matches start at 7:15pm. Time control: 75 minutes for all moves, plus 10 seconds per move.
Visiting teams have 15 minutes’ grace to appear. Clocks will only be started at 7:30pm if a visiting team is late.
For non-members there is a £2 cover charge to attend club nights, payable on the evening.
Newcastle Chess Club now at the Punch Bowl
/in Club news, NewsFrom Wednesday 10 September, Newcastle Chess Club will begin holding regular club nights at the Punch Bowl Inn, 125 Jesmond Road, Newcastle NE2 1JY. We are sharing the venue with Jesmond Chess Club, and plan to play Newcastle matches upstairs on Wednesday evenings. Everyone is welcome to play friendly and competitive chess – just come […]
City Library Blitz: 1st Saturday each month
/in Club news, NewsThis Saturday, 6th September, 2025, Newcastle Chess Club are beginning a series of lunchtime Open Blitz tournaments at Newcastle City Library – running on the first Saturday of each month. You can see them advertised on chess-results: https://s2.chess-results.com/tnr1244472.aspx?lan=1&SNode=S0 And also on the ECF calendar: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/event/newcastle-city-library-fide-rated-blitz/ The idea behind these tournaments is to give everyone a chance to […]
All welcome for Newcastle’s ‘Summer Nights’
/in Club news, Individual, NewsHi everyone, Here is the Newcastle Chess Club ‘Summer Nights’ schedule for Thursday evenings at Newcastle Labour Club, 1-3 Haymarket, Newcastle NE1 7PF. The club opens at 7:00pm, and matches and tournaments start at 7:15pm. (The last people generally go home around 10:30pm.) Everyone is welcome to come along and join in our ‘Summer Nights’, […]
Summer KO Round 1: Newcastle Chess Club, Thursday 22 May
/in Club newsThe first round of the Northumberland Summer KO being played at Newcastle Chess Club will now take place on Thursday 22 May, 7:15pm. This is a week later than originally planned, to allow for Newcastle Labour Club to open its new venue to the public.
Newcastle Dragons: Back-to-Back Champions!
/in Club news, Newcastle DragonsThe Newcastle Dragons have done it again! ECF Northumbria League (Division 1) Champions – two years running!
League Victories & A Ballroom Blitz
/in Club news, Newcastle Cavaliers, Newcastle Dragons, Newcastle JestersThe Newcastle Dragons have been breathing fire this past week. In a high-stakes, must-win clash, they delivered a masterclass in determination, toppling former league leaders Gosforth Empire on their home turf with a gripping 2.5-1.5 victory.
Our club moves to Haymarket
/in Club news, NewsFrom Thursday May 15, Newcastle Chess Club will move its club hub to: Newcastle Labour Club, The Hub, Haymarket, Newcastle NE1 7PF.
Against All Odds: My First Battle in the Zollner
/in Club news, IndividualI may have just played my finest chess game of the year. Despite never entering the Northumbria Individual Championship before, I decided to leap into the deep end and compete in the prestigious Zollner section for the first time.
Newcastle triumph in Northumbria League
/in Club news, Newcastle Dragons, NewsNewcastle A have wrapped up the Northumbria League with two rounds to spare after a dominant performance in the club’s first season. After beating South Shields A 3.5-0.5, Newcastle have a maximum 16 points and cannot be caught by second-placed Gosforth Empire on 9 points.
NCC News Update – Monday 4 December 2023: Exciting December events from Newcastle Chess Club
/in Club newsLots of exciting and fun events are coming up this month!
B Team goes top of the league
/in Club news, Newcastle JestersNewcastle Chess Club’s B team is leading Division 6 of the Northumbria Chess League, winning all four of its matches so far!
All Aboard for the Christmas Party Blitz!
/in Club newsThe Newcastle Chess Club Christmas Party Blitz will be held on Monday 18 December, at the club’s regular venue: Room 1, Floor 2, Tyneside Irish Centre, 44 Gallowgate, Newcastle NE1 4SG.
Newcastle Chess Club AGM: Mon 18 December
/in Club newsYou are warmly invited to attend the inaugural Newcastle Chess Club Annual General Meeting from 6:45-7:15pm on Monday 18 December.