Lichfield Chess Club
One of the largest clubs in the Midlands, with teams competing in four regional leagues. A friendly home for players of all ages and skill levels to enjoy and improve their chess.
First room on the right (the Guildroom) as you enter from the Bore Street entrance.
In the upstairs meeting room on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month, downstairs on 1st & 3rd Monday of the month.
Latest News
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Lichfield Internal 2026-27: Round 1 draw
Twenty-two members are participating in the 2026-27 Lichfield Internal Tournament. The draw for Round 1 is online now.
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Derbyshire Chess Association fixtures are online now
Derbyshire Chess Association League fixtures for the new season are now online on both LMS and in our League Chess section.
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Puzzles of the Week (No. 4)
Sharpen your solving skills on some new puzzles, contributed this week by Peter, Richard and Albert. Peter's puzzle is particularly fiendish!
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Latest Match Reports
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Mixed night for Lichfield in the Humphreys Jamboree as Stafford are victorious
The Lichfield team had a mixed night in the Wolverhampton & District League Humphreys Jamboree, finishing with 1.5 / 4.
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Cannock 2A team are convincing winners over Rugeley
Lichfield's "A" team in Cannock Division 2 defeated their outgraded Rugeley opponents 3.5 - 0.5 in the first match of the season, but all four of the games were highly competitive.
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Division 5 side off to a fine winning start
Lichfield's Birmingham Division 5 side got off to a flyer in their first match of the season, defeating Walsall Kipping 3.5 - 0.5 in a match at The Guildhall.
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Latest Results
Fixtures / Standings →| Date | League | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep | Birm. 5 | Walsall Kipping | W 3½-½ |
| 10 Sep | Wolv. 2 | Stafford A | L 1½-2½ |
| 8 Sep | Cann. 2 | Rugeley | W 3½-½ |
| 7 Sep | Derby 1 | B&L B vs. B&L A | ½-3½ |
| 3 Sep | Wolv. 3 | Lich. D vs. Lich. C | 1-3 |
| 15 May | Cann. 2 | Stafford | W 4-0 |
| 28 Apr | Derby 1 | Derby A | L 0-4 |
| 28 Apr | Derby 3 | Derby D | D 2-2 |
| 27 Apr | Cann. 2 | Walsall Kipping | L 1-3 |
| 27 Apr | Derby 2 | Rolls Royce C | D 2-2 |
Featured Puzzle
Try on Lichess →Upcoming Events (30 days)
- Venue: Quinborne Community Centre, Quinton
- The 2026 UK Open Blitz Championship features 16 qualifiers in 14 cities around the United Kingdom, with the winner of each qualifying for the Final. The total prize fund for the event is in excess of £10,000
Listed by the ECF. - https://www.englishchess.org.uk/event/uk-open-blitz-birmingham-qualifier/
- If you wish to enter please let John Fryer know.
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New here?
Visit us on a Thursday or Monday evening. You can attend up to three chess evenings free of charge before deciding whether to join. Annual subscriptions are £50 for full members (including league chess), £35 for juniors and social members.