Well done to everyone that played in the rapid tournament today, especially to our winner Tom Rampling. I will keep everyone posted with the details of the next local event when it comes up. If anyone is interested in the York Congress in Septem...
Hi all, this coming Sunday (06/07/2025) York Chess Club will be hosting a Rapid tournament at Brew York from 15:30-18:30. There is currently a prize pool of £100 and a buy in of £10 if you are not a YCC member. If you are a member entr...
Thank you to everyone who's signed up so far for our first Yorkshire Cup match against reigning champions Sheffield. It's going to be our toughest match so to stand a chance we'll need as many signups as possible. If you only play one match for Yo...
Hi all, We're organising some more in person chess for those who are interested. The plan is to meetup in the beer garden of Waggon and Horses on the 27th May from 15:00 onwards. Everyone is welcome! We're hoping for a good mix of club and casua...
Hi Everyone, I'm organising some more outdoor chess this weekend (20/08/2023) on Sunday outside the York Art Gallery. Will start at 14:00 but feel free to show up at any time.
Hi all, I will be running more chess this weekend on Sunday at 14:00 if anyone is interested (hopefully the weather is okay, assume it is cancelled if its pouring down with rain) It will start at the benches outside the York Art Gallery but we...
Hey Everyone, there will be more Chess on this Sunday at 14:00 11/06/2023 outside the York Art Gallery
Hi all, Late notification but there will be more chess this Sunday at 14:00 outside of the York Art Gallery. If you have any questions please message me here or shoot me a text on 07803822926
Hey everyone, with weather looking much nicer I'm hoping we can meet for some chess outdoors. After scouring a few areas I decided that the War Memorial near the Minster would be a good location as it has a good number of benches. I will be bring...
Hi all! Hoping to make more announcements in regards to the meetups to make sure everyone who is interested in joining knows when people are around. There will be a group of us going to Micklegate Social on 02/04/2023. If anyone is interested do...
Hello Yorkies, Our last chance to fight for (and possibly win!) the Yorkshire Cup is this match against Bradford, starting 1st March. Please sign up to help us before then: https://www.chess.com/club/matches/york/1350553 We also have a league ma...
York has two fixtures starting next week: vs Leeds in the Yorkshire Cup: https://www.chess.com/club/matches/york/1337089 vs Isle of Man in the World Cities League: https://www.chess.com/club/matches/york/1335897 As usual, all players welcome (a...
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Hi all, Organising another meetup for next weekend (23/01/2022) Standard details apply - Golden ball at 14:30 onwards Message me if you think you can make it so I have an idea for numbers. We also have a chat group on whatsapp if you aren't al...
Hi all, Despite previous communication we're cancelling this weekend's meetup for chess due to not many people being able to attend and current COVID concerns. I will update again when we have our next day planned Thanks, Jack
Hi all, Having another meetup at the Golden Ball tomorrow 12/12/2021 at 14:30 onwards. Please feel free to come for a game or two! Most of us are not very good so if you want to learn against higher rated players or stomp on some newbs we shou...
Anyone up for a couple of chess games should consider joining our World Cities League match against Karagandy: https://www.chess.com/club/matches/york/1308033 It's currently looking like a tough match, but every person who signs up makes it easie...
Hi all, We're meeting up to do some over the board games this weekend on Sunday 28/11/2021. We'll be meeting at the Golden Ball in York from around 14:30 onwards. If you're interested in playing some games in person I hope you can make it! Mo...
Hi all, Late notice I know but I'm running a bullet tournament between 18:00 and 19:00 If anyone wants to join to see how well you can do please feel free! Thanks, Jack
Hi all, We're meeting up at the Ackhorne pub again this weekend for some over the board games!If anyone fancies playing some games in person then feel free to join! We'll be at the Ackhorne Pub in York from 14:30 to usually around 18:00/19:00 on...
Hey all! We're planning on having another Over the Board meetup at the Ackhorne again this Sunday. Usual details as previous weeks - Where: Ackhorne Pub in YorkWhen: this Sunday from 2:30 onwards (Usually finishing around 6pm)Try to bring a boar...
Back at it again with another meetup at the Ackhorne tomorrow (26/09/2021) at 16:00 Feel free to come down if you're free!
Hi all, We're organising a tournament this Thursday at 19:00 on Chess.com Link to tournament is here https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/2611737 or you can find the link within the York club page under 'Upcoming Events' Registration opens ...
Hi all, we're running another casual Over the Board session this Sunday! Where: 9 St Martin's Ln, York YO1 6LR When: Sunday 19/09/2021 16:00 Requirement: None really, ideally bring a board with you but if you can't or don't have one that's not ...
Hi all, We're planning to have another over the board meetup in York this weekend on Sunday! Where: The Ackhorne Pub, 9 St Martin's Ln, York YO1 6LR When: Sunday 15:00 We recommend bringing your own board with you but if you don't have one do...
@benrich has notified me that York RI Junior Chess Club will be restarting from Wednesday 8th at Guppy's Enterprise Club, Nunnery Lane, 5:30pm to 7pm. It's open to all under 16s, expecting mostly primary school age. £3.50 per session. Spread the w...
