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. 5)
Test your solving skills on some new puzzles, contributed this week by Albert, Anushka and Richard.
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A date for your diary: Lichfield Members' QuickPlay (rearranged), Thursday 26th November
As members will probably remember, our traditional August season opener, the Lichfield Members' Quickplay, was postponed. We now have a new date for the rearranged event.
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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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Latest Match Reports
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Wolverhampton Division 1 side start season with striking win
Lichfield's side in the top Wolverhampton League division defeated West Bromwich 3-1 to get their season off to a promising start.
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Rollercoasters, sacrifices and pawn races: victory for 3A team in Cannock League derby
The first of many Cannock League derbies for Lichfield saw the Division 3A team beat 3B 3-1 in an entertaining evening of chess at The King's Head.
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Time trouble in ending makes the difference
Lichfield's Wolverhampton Division 2 side began their season with a disappointing 2.5 - 1.5 defeat to Stafford at The Guildhall.
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Latest Results
Fixtures / Standings →| Date | League | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Cann. 4 | Rushall | D 2-2 |
| 17 Sep | Cann. 2 | Lich. B vs. Lich. A | D 2-2 |
| 17 Sep | Derby 1 | Rolls Royce A | L ½-3½ |
| 14 Sep | Cann. 3 | Lich. B vs. Lich. A | 1-3 |
| 14 Sep | Wolv. 1 | West Bromwich | W 3-1 |
| 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 |
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.
- More information
- Venue: Trent College @ Derby Road, Long Eaton
- Five sections. The Open and Major will FIDE rated. The other sections will be ECF rated. OPEN U2400 MAJOR U1950 INTERMEDIATE U1750 MINOR U1600 FOUNDATION U1375 Entry form: Derbyshire Entry Form
Listed by the ECF. - https://www.englishchess.org.uk/event/4th-derbyshire-congress-2026/
- Venue: Massey Ferguson Social Club, Coventry
- 7 round Rapidplay tournament with time control of 15′ + 10″. 3 ECF and FIDE rated sections: Open, U1850 and U1500. General Entry: £20. Tournament Website: https://covchessleague.blogspot.com/p/4th-rapidplay.html Online entry: https://tinyurl.com/4thCDCLR Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/55a7c29d-1584-4ca2-95d8-6c53247a7c5c
Listed by the ECF. - https://www.englishchess.org.uk/event/4th-coventry-rapidplay/
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.