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Hendon Chess Club

The club has a lively programme of events, including:

  • Annual Club Championship
    The Club Championship is a 7-round Swiss, played from May to July All members are eligible, and games are graded. It’s a chance to get some practice in a competitive environment and meet your fellow clubmates!
  • Middlesex League
    We run two Hendon teams in Divisions 1 and 3 of this League, playing teams from all over the county at home and away. Matches take place from end of September to May.
    Our club is always looking for new team players! So if you are looking for a chess club and opportunities to practise, look no further!
    NOTE – you can play for two different clubs as long as you play for teams competing in different Leagues, e.g. you could play London League for Cavendish, Middlesex League for Hendon and North Circular League for Powdermill!
  • Blitz Tournaments
    ‘First Thursday’ Hendon Blitz Tournaments are held on the first Thursday of every month (hence the name!).
  • Rapidplay Tournaments
    Our club member Adam Raoof runs monthly Golders Green Rapidplays (30 minutes per player per game) at the club venue with up to 114 taking part! Hendon members get discounted entry and there are over £400 in prizes to win!
  • City of London Rapidplay League
    We are the current champions of the City of London Rapidplay League (30 minutes per player per game) and we take part in other events throughout the year including friendly matches against other clubs.

Membership Rates for 2009-10

  • Annual subscription: £60.00
  • Students, unemployed and juniors: £40.00

There is a £5 discount if you pay your membership fee before 31st October!

Child Protection Policy

Please note that the club has a child protection policy which all members and visitors are expected to observe. You can download a copy here:
Child Protection Policy (pdf format)

Get an Official Grade!

If you join Hendon Chess Club you get the opportunity – through our Championship and League Games – to get an official English Chess Federation grade. For more information visit www.englishchess.org.uk.

Find out more…

For more details, download our Subscription Form (pdf format), ring Club Secretary Chris Rogal on (020) 7794 4374 (h) or 07711 960 623 (m) or come along to any club night, blitz tournament or Golders Green Rapidplay.