The Cambridge University Chess Club exists to promote the playing of chess, both within the University and throughout the Cambridge area. The club has members covering the full spectrum of playing strengths and offers a friendly forum for playing chess. We arrange a wide variety of events for our members, organise inter-college league and cup competitions and publish our own magazine. The club plays in the national county championship and contests the highly prestigious annual varsity match against Oxford (for which there are also Freshers' and second team matches). Friendly matches against local clubs are also arranged.

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Town vs Gown - Wednesday 2nd May

19.30-22.00, City Chess Club

Cambridge University has played against Cambridge City in a match called Town vs Gown for the last ten years. This match is intended as a bit of fun and is open to players of all abilities. If you are interested in playing, please contact the match secretary.

Club afternoons - To be confirmed

The regular chess club afternoons have finished for Lent Term 2012. Please await details from the new committee about when club afternoons will resume.

College League and Cuppers

The club runs League and Cuppers (knockout) competitions between colleges. If you are interested in competing, you are advised to contact your college chess club. If you require assistance, please contact the league secretary.

Coaching

The club provides coaching sessions for players wishing to learn to play or improve their game. For more information, please contact the coaches.

How to join

Everyone is welcome to attend club events. You may become a member of the club at any club afternoon. Please see the membership page for information about the benefits of membership and the charges that apply.