We are a thriving, friendly and successful chess club in North-West London.
Hendon offers a wide range of chess-playing opportunities, for players of all ages and levels. We are proud to have been part of London’s chess community for over 75 years!
Last month, David Lewis resigned as Treasurer of Hendon Chess Club, having held the post since 2020. The committee has appointed Tom Garcia to serve as Treasurer until our next AGM.
Continue reading...On the 3rd Feb Hendon met a strong Muswell Hill side at home, with all of our boards being outrated by 100–250 points.
Ethan Sanitt on board 1 drew Mike Healey after a sharp opening battle in the English, whilst I managed to capitalise on an endgame blunder by my opponent in time pressure (see below).
Continue reading...On Thursday 22nd January, the Club was delighted to host a very special event, as IM Lorin D’Costa gave a simultaneous display!
Always a highlight of our calendar, the event did not disappoint. This year, Lorin faced 14 opponents, delivering an impressive performance with 12 wins, alongside one draw and one hard fought loss against Tristan Killick. Congratulations to Tristan on his win!
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