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!
Our 2024/25 season got underway last Thursday with our September FIDE Blitz tournament! We had an excellent turnout of 43 players.
First place went to newcomer FM Koby Kalavannan, who scored a perfect 6/6. Top Hendon member was Mohammad Mozaffari with 4½/6. Congratulations!
Continue reading...Our 2023/24 season came to an end last Thursday with a comprehensive 5–1 win against Enfield in the second of our two friendly matches against them.
The club now takes a break for three weeks; there will be no club activities until Thursday 12th September, when the first FIDE Blitz of the new season will take place.
Many thanks to all who played in this match, and to everyone who participated in club life this season!
Continue reading...Last Tuesday, Hendon travelled to Enfield for the first of a pair of friendly matches between the two clubs to round out the season.
I’m pleased to report that despite the two teams being well-balanced in ratings, we ran out 6–1 winners! Many thanks to everyone who played!
We look forward to the reverse fixture on 15th August, which will be our very last club night of the 2023/24 season.
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