Club Hub
We meet on Thursday evenings at: Newcastle Labour Club (opposite Haymarket Metro), Northumberland Street, Newcastle NE1 7PF.
Newcastle Junior Club
Our Junior Club meets on Sunday afternoons from 2:30-4:30pm at Jesmond Library, St George’s Terrace, Jesmond.
Casual chess at the Library
Chess for everyone! Saturdays 11am-1pm at Newcastle City Library, 33 New Bridge Street, Newcastle.
A few words about us
Let us introduce ourselves
Newcastle Chess Club is open to players of all levels.
We play our games and matches at Newcastle Labour Club (opposite Haymarket Metro) on Thursday evenings, and organise chess events in Newcastle City Centre.
We have three teams (Newcastle Dragons, Newcastle Jesters and Newcastle Cavaliers) in the Northumbria League in the 2024-25 season.
Everyone is welcome to join, whether you are an experienced competitor or a newcomer to the game.
Calendar
Club Events
Latest News
Est. 2023
Not the oldest, but the best!
3 Teams
in the Northumbria League
3 Trophies
2024 Northumbria League Winners!
13 Members
and YOU are welcome to join us!
Newcastle emerge as favourites for Division 1 title
/in NewsJanuary is traditionally the month for rueing New Year’s resolutions, counting the cost of that Christmas spending splurge – and working out who’s going up and down in the sporting world.
So it is with chess leagues.
Fixed draw scandal rocks chess world
/in NewsWhen is a draw not a draw? In chess, as in warfare and sports, the ‘honourable draw’ has a chequered history: Both sides fought bravely, but in the end no one could win and a peace treaty was signed.
RIP David Watson (1944-2023)
/in NewsDavid Watson, a genial and devoted servant of Morpeth Chess Club and Northumberland Chess Association, has passed away in his sleep after a short illness. He was 79.
North East clubs lead grassroots chess revival
/in NewsIt’s been a good year for grassroots chess in the North East – a trend that looks set to continue in 2024.
Try our Christmas Chess Quiz!
/in NewsTry our Christmas Chess Quiz!
Christmas party time at Newcastle clubs
/in NewsNewcastle and Gosforth Chess Clubs are celebrating the holiday season in style this year, with both holding Christmas party blitz tournaments with food, drink and festivities.
The perfect Christmas chess presents
/in NewsWhat should I get young Beth or Uncle Harry for a Christmas present?
If you have friends and/or family who you think would enjoy playing chess, you can do a lot worse than buy them a set of pieces and board.
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!