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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★ Featured post
The new season is nearly here: 2026-27 season preview
The new chess season is nearly upon us, and it promises to be another exciting and busy one for all of our teams competing in league chess. Here is a preview of the challenges to come!
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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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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.
- Venue: Nottingham High School @ Waverley Mount, Arboretum
- 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-nottingham-qualifier/
- 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/
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.