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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!

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Gautam Jain takes sole lead

10 July, 2026

Last night, Gautam Jain beat Saniru Atulugamage with the Black pieces to take the sole lead in the Club Championship with 4/4, making him the clear tournament favourite. With just two rounds remaining, can anyone stop him?

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Three lead after Round 3

26 June, 2026

Round 3 of the Hendon Club Championship took place last night, on a day which saw record-breaking temperatures in London. The action hotted up on the board as well: of the seven players who led after Round 2, Gautam Jain, Saniru Atulugamage and Ilya Vorozhtsov won, so those three are now the tournament leaders on 3/3.

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Recent Hendon successes in the UKCC

22 June, 2026

We are proud to report that yesterday, Hendon member Peter Hazell won the U14 section in the Scottish Gigafinal of the Delancey UK Schools Chess Challenge!

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