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.
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The Lichfield Internal Tournament 2026-27
Entries are invited for The Lichfield Internal Tournament 2026-27, our eight round ECF-rated 80+10 Swiss competition with rounds starting in September.
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Website updates: magazine-style news and match reports, navigation improvements
As we head towards the new season, the ongoing development of the new site has definitely entered the 'fit and finish' phase, with a focus on layout and navigation improvements.
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Enter now: Cannock League Individual Tournaments 2026-27
Find out more about the Cannock & District League's Individual competitions for the new season.
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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 |
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Try on Lichess →Upcoming Events (30 days)
- Venue: Lichfield Guildhall
- The annual curtain-raiser for the League season.
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- Venue: Lichfield Guildhall
- The Guildhall is open for chess every Thursday from this date onwards.
- The closing date for entries for:
- The Robert Ward Trophy and Robert Ward Plate, which are open to all players
- The Dolan Trophy, which is open only to players rated less than 1500 in the August 1st ECF Ratings list - More information
- The closing date for entries for the Lichfield Internal Competition. Email John Fryer and David Fone to enter.
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- 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/
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.