There are many chess clubs in Bristol for you to practice and hone your gameplay!

Playing chess in Bristol during your study stay is a great way to practice your speaking skills with native Bristolians and to hone your chess gameplay!

Read the information below to find out more about playing chess in Bristol with different clubs and groups!

Bristol and Clifton Chess Club 

Location:  Hotwells (about 30mins walking from school) 

Cost:  £40/season (over 25s); £15/season (under 25s) 

Info:  Meeting on Tuesdays at 7:20pm for league games, newcomers can play socially in the bar or watch the league games being played.  They have teams spread across 5 divisions of Bristol’s Chess League.  Social meets on Fridays.  2025 champions in Bristol!

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Downend and Fishponds Chess Club 

Location:  Fishponds Club (about 55mins by bus)  

Cost:  Unknown – contact them to find out! 

Info:  Every Wednesday from 7:30pm 

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Horfield and Redland Chess Club 

Location:  Redland (15mins walking from school) 

Cost:  Unknown – contact them to find out! 

Info:  Accepting members of all abilities, this club are seven-times winners of the Bristol Chess Cup!  Meeting on Tuesdays from 7:30pm. 

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North Bristol Chess Club 

Location:  Little Stoke (about 1hr by bus from Clifton) 

Cost:  £25/year for adults 

Info:  New players are allowed several taster sessions before joining.  Meeting on Tuesdays from 7:30pm until 11pm. 

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