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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Website updates: events and calendar functions
We continue to iterate in improving the new club website. The biggest recent change has been the introduction of calendar functions for club events. … Read more →
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Albert's 2025-26 trophy haul
It's been quite a season for Albert Chacko, with two trophy wins within the club, and now the Robert Ward Plate from the Cannock & District League. … Read more →
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Member invitation: IM Lawrence Cooper's Stafford birthday blitz
An opportunity to participate in a 3+2 blitz event, with the possibility of GM or IMs in the field! … Read more →
Latest Match Reports
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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. … Read more →
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Fine start for debutants
Both Lichfield sides were 3.5 - 0.5 winners in Round 2 of the Lichfield & District Summer League, with new players making impressive debuts. … Read more →
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First round setback for Summer League champions
The Lichfield and District Summer League is underway, with three matches played in Round 1. … Read more →
Latest Results
Fixtures / Standings →| Date | League | Opponent | Score |
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| 15 May | Cannock 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 | Cannock 2 | Walsall Kipping | L 1-3 |
| 27 Apr | Derby 2 | Rolls Royce C | D 2-2 |
| 24 Apr | Cannock 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 | Wolverhampton 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)
This does not include league fixtures. To check those, visit the League Chess pages.
- Venue: The King's Head
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- Venue: University of Warwick, Coventry
- British Chess Championships 2026 including Open, Senior and Junior Championships with a full programme of supporting tournaments and festival events.
Listed by the ECF. - https://www.englishchess.org.uk/event/british-chess-championships-2026/
- Venue: The King's Head
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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.