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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Puzzles of the Week (No. 2)
It's time for some new puzzles! Test your solving skills on these positions from Maurizio, Albert and Richard.
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Puzzles of the Week (No. 1)
Test your solving skills on some new puzzles, contributed this week by Richard, Mircea and Albert.
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Birmingham & District fixtures are online now
Birmingham & District League 2026-27 fixtures are now online on both LMS and in our League Chess section.
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Latest Match Reports
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Tight contests bring 2026 Lichfield & District Summer League to a close
Burton had already been crowned as unassailable champions of the 2026 Lichfield & District Summer League, but that didn't stop the players from giving their all in the final round of matches.
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Burton win Lichfield & District Summer League with a round to spare
Burton are the 2026 winners of the Lichfield & District Summer League after defeating Lichfield '2' 2.5-1.5.
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A tense night in the July heatwave leaves Burton top of the table
Three tight matches have left Burton top of the Lichfield & District Summer League, but with plenty still to play for in the remaining rounds.
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Latest Results
Fixtures / Standings →| Date | League | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 24 Apr | Cann. 1 | Stafford | W 3½-½ |
| 23 Apr | Derby 2 | Rolls Royce D | W 3-1 |
| 23 Apr | Derby 4 | Rolls Royce F | L 1½-2½ |
| 23 Apr | Wolv. 2 | Warley Quinborne B | W 3-1 |
| 20 Apr | Derby 3 | Rolls Royce E | D 2-2 |
Featured Puzzle
Try on Lichess →Upcoming Events (30 days)
- Venue: Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School, Birmingham
- 4 rounds of FIDE and ECF rated games
Listed by the ECF. - https://www.englishchess.org.uk/event/birmingham-fide-rapid-155-5/
- Venue: Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School, Birmingham
- 8 rounds of FIDE and ECF rated Blitz games
Listed by the ECF. - https://www.englishchess.org.uk/event/birmingham-fide-blitz-53-3/
- Venue: Lichfield Guildhall
- The Guildhall is open for chess every Thursday from this date onwards.
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.