Important information about the directory
- Listed below are the venues, match nights, start times and other details for the clubs Lichfield teams face in league chess in the Birmingham, Derbyshire, Cannock and Wolverhampton leagues.
- These details are mainly sourced from League websites, and any notes originate from those sources rather than being written by Lichfield members. Confirm details using a club's own homepage or a league page if you are unsure; links for these are provided for each listing, where available.
- Journey times are estimated weekday evening times by car from Lichfield City Centre. Always leave additional time to allow for traffic issues.
- If you are aware of any errors, please message us using our contact form to let us know.
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Belper Chess Club
VenueOld King’s Head, 1 Days Lane, Belper, DE56 1NP
NightWednesday
Start time19:30
Journey time~55 min
League(s)Derbyshire Chess Association
NotesNo disabled access.
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Breadsall Chess Club
VenueThe Village Club, Chapel Street, Spondon, DE21 7JP
NightMonday
Start time19:30
Journey time~50 min
League(s)Derbyshire Chess Association
NotesNo disabled access.
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Brewood Chess Club
VenueThe Royal British Legion - Brewood Branch, Shop Lane, Brewood Staffordshire ST19 9EB
NightWednesday
Start time19:30
Journey time~35 min
League(s)Wolverhampton & District
NotesCar park in front of venue. The venue has full access for disabled people
Directions
Venue checked 19 Jul ’26
Bushbury Chess Club
VenueBilston Sports and Social Club, 71 Wellington Road, Bilston WV14 6AY
NightWednesday
Start time19:30
Journey time~40 min
League(s)Wolverhampton & District
NotesCar park entrance is at the Wolverhampton end. The entrance driveway is quite steep and the car park is behind the club building. Going into the car park you will drive past the door into the club. The chess room is at the front of the building so turn to your right on entering. The venue has full access for disabled people.
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Central Birmingham Chess Club
VenueThe Jeweller's Arms, 23 Hockley Street, Birmingham, B18 6BW
NightTuesday, occasionally Wednesday
Start time19:30
Journey time~40 min
League(s)Birmingham & District
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Chesterfield Chess Club
VenueThe Red Lion, 54A Church Street, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1JG
NightThursday
Start time19:30
Journey time~1 hr 25 min
League(s)Derbyshire Chess Association
NotesNo disabled access.
Note: because of the distance to Chesterfield, many Derbyshire Chess Association League matches against them are played at neutral venues - typically Spondon Chess Club. Please confirm with team captains.
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Clay Cross Chess Club
VenueCommunity of Christ Church, Thanet Street, Clay Cross, S45 9JS
NightTuesday
Start time19:30
Journey time~1 hr 10 min
League(s)Derbyshire Chess Association
NotesThere is a car park behind the church. Please do not park near the bungalows to the right.
Directions
Venue checked 19 Jul ’26
Coleshill Chess Club
VenueColeshill and District Social Club, Ivy Lodge, Parkfield Road, Coleshill, B46 3LD
NightWednesday
Start time19:30
Journey time~25 min
League(s)Birmingham & District
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Derby Chess Club
VenueMethodist Church Centre, Station Road, Mickleover, DE3 9GH
NightTuesday
Start time19:30
Journey time~35 min
League(s)Derbyshire Chess Association
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Halesowen Chess Club
VenueThe Townsend Social Club, 2 Stourbridge Road, Halesowen B63 3US
NightMonday
Start time19:30
Journey time~55 min
League(s)Birmingham & District, Wolverhampton & District
NotesCar park at venue. Disabled access available. Please contact the club in advance to discuss your needs.
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Kidderminster Chess Club
VenueKidderminster Harriers Social & Supporters Club, Stadium Close, Hoo Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1NB
NightMonday
Start time19:30
Journey time~1 hr 15 min
League(s)Wolverhampton & District
NotesSpacious car park at venue. The venue has disabled access and toilets.
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Kynoch Chess Club
VenueOld Oscott Working Mens Club, 1196 Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8PE
NightMonday
Start time19:30
Journey time~30 min
League(s)Birmingham & District
Directions
Venue checked 19 Jul ’26
Longbridge Chess Club
VenueThe Oak Tree, Lickey Rd, Rednal, Cofton Hackett, Birmingham B45 8UX
NightTuesday & Thursday
Start time19:30
Journey time~1 hr
League(s)Birmingham & District
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Mercia Chess Club
VenueHurst Hill Labour Club, 22 Clifton St, Sedgley, Dudley WV14 9EY
NightTuesday (and occasional Wednesdays)
Start time19:30
Journey time~45 min
League(s)Birmingham & District, Cannock & District, Wolverhampton & District
LinksClub website · Birmingham & District page · Cannock & District page · Wolverhampton & District page
NotesSmall car park at the rear of the venue accessed immediately from the right of the building. Alternative is on-street parking. The venue has full access for disabled people.
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Norton Canes Chess Club
VenueGrangemoor Working Men's Club, 112 Cannock Road, Burntwood WS7 0BG
NightTuesday
Start time19:30
Journey time~10 min
League(s)Cannock & District
Directions
Venue checked 18 Jul ’26
Olton Chess Club
VenueTyseley & District Working Men’s Club, Warwick Rd, Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 2EX
NightTuesday
Start time19:15
Journey time~45 min
League(s)Birmingham & District
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Oscott Chess Club
VenueBoldmere Sports and Social Club, 323 Boldmere Road , Birmingham, B73 5HQ
NightMonday
Start time19:15
Journey time~30 min
League(s)Birmingham & District, Wolverhampton & District
NotesCar park entrance is off Boldmere road. Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance.
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Redditch Chess Club
VenueMeadow Farm, Dagnell End Road, Redditch, B98 9BJ
NightWednesday
Start time19:30
Journey time~55 min
League(s)Birmingham & District
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Rolls Royce Chess Club
VenueThe Table Tennis Room, Derby Leisure & Events Venue, Moor Lane, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9HY
NightThursday
Start time19:15
Journey time~45 min
League(s)Derbyshire Chess Association
NotesDisabled access is limited. Alternative room available if needed. Please advise in advance.
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Rugeley Chess Club
VenueLea Hall Social Club, Sandy Lane, Rugeley WS15 2LB
NightTuesday
Start time19:30
Journey time~20 min
League(s)Cannock & District, Wolverhampton & District
NotesSpacious car park next to venue. The venue has full access for disabled people
Directions
Venue checked 19 Jul ’26
Rushall Chess Club
VenueAldridge Social Club, High St, Aldridge WS9 8LZ
NightMonday
Start time19:15
Journey time~20 min
League(s)Birmingham & District, Cannock & District, Wolverhampton & District
LinksClub website · Birmingham & District page · Cannock & District page · Wolverhampton & District page
NotesFree parking in Bakers Lane Car Park at Club. Disabled access but no disabled toilet
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Shirley & Wythall Chess Club
VenueWythall Community Club, Wythall House, Silver Street, Wythall, B47 6LZ
NightThursday
Start time19:30
Journey time~50 min
League(s)Birmingham & District
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Solihull Chess Club
VenueThe Blossomfield Club, The Wardens, Widney Lane, Solihull. B91 3JY
NightWednesday
Start time19:30
Journey time~45 min
League(s)Birmingham & District
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
South Birmingham Chess Club
VenueStirchley United Working Mens Club, 41 Hazelwell Lane, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2PR
NightThursdays
Start time19:30
Journey time~55 min
League(s)Birmingham & District
Directions
Venue checked 20 Jul ’26
Spondon Chess Club
VenueSpondon Bridge Club, The Old School House, Chapel Street, Spondon, DE21 7JR
NightTuesday
Start time19:30
Journey time~50 min
League(s)Derbyshire Chess Association
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Stafford Chess Club
VenueWalton Village Hall, Green Gore Lane, Walton on the Hill, Stafford, ST17 0LD
NightFriday
Start time19:30
Journey time~30 min
League(s)Cannock & District, Wolverhampton & District
NotesLarge car park at venue. The venue has access for disabled people and a disabled toilet.
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Stourbridge Chess Club
VenueThe Queens Head, 111 Enville Street, Stourbridge DY8 3TQ
NightTuesday
Start time19:30
Journey time~1 hr 5 min
League(s)Birmingham & District, Wolverhampton & District
NotesNo parking at venue. Wheelchair access.
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Sutton Coldfield Chess Club
VenueMinworth Club & Lodge, 39 Robinsons Way (off Water Orton Lane), Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9BB
NightMonday
Start time19:30
Journey time~20 min
League(s)Birmingham & District
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Tamworth Chess Club
VenueTamworth Rugby Club, Wigginton Lodge, Wigginton Park B79 8ED
NightThursday
Start time19:30
Journey time~20 min
League(s)Birmingham & District, Cannock & District
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
University of Birmingham Chess Club
VenueGuild of Students, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B15 2TU
NightThursday
Start time19:00
Journey time~50 min
League(s)Birmingham & District
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Walsall Kipping Chess Club
VenueSt Martin's Church, Daffodil Road, Walsall WS5 3DQ
NightThursday
Start time19:15
Journey time~30 min
League(s)Birmingham & District, Cannock & District, Wolverhampton & District
LinksClub website · Birmingham & District page · Cannock & District page · Wolverhampton & District page
NotesCar park at venue. The venue has full access for disabled people.
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Ward End Social Chess Club
VenueWard End Social Club, 10 St. Margaret's Road, Ward End, Birmingham, B8 2BA
NightMonday
Start time19:30
Journey time~35 min
League(s)Birmingham & District
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Warley Quinborne Chess Club
VenueThe Crosswells Inn, Whyley Walk, Oldbury B69 4SB
NightMondays & Thursdays
Start time19:30
Journey time~45 min
League(s)Birmingham & District, Wolverhampton & District
NotesFree parking is available next to the venue on a Council site, although if this is full, on-street parking on Langley High St should be available. The venue is a licensed premises, so we please ask visitors not to bring their own drinks onto the premises.
Directions
Venue checked 19 Jul ’26
West Bromwich Chess Club
VenueDartmouth Central Club, Devonshire Drive, West Bromwich, B71 4AA
NightTuesday
Start time19:15
Journey time~45 min
League(s)Birmingham & District, Wolverhampton & District
NotesCar park at venue. The venue has access for disabled people but no disabled toilets.
Directions
Venue checked 17 Jul ’26
Wirksworth Feathers Chess Club
VenueFeather Star pub, 1 Market Place, Wirksworth, DE4 4ET
NightTuesday
Start time19:15
Journey time~1 hr 5 min
League(s)Derbyshire Chess Association
Directions
Venue checked 18 Jul ’26
Wolverhampton Chess Club
VenueThe Forty Four Club, Spring Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 6LQ
NightMonday
Start time19:30
Journey time~45 min
League(s)Birmingham & District, Wolverhampton & District
NotesThe venue has disabled facilities. Non members (visiting team players) can order drinks at the bar but they must be consumed in the playing area and not the small lounge, which is a members-only area.
Directions
Venue checked 19 Jul ’26
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