Welcome to Athenaeum Chess Club

London's oldest surviving chess club

Current season

Leagues we are participating in this season

London Chess League

LONDON CHESS LEAGUE

The London Chess League promotes chess for players of all levels of experience and strength.

We play in Division 2. Games are played in our home venue at Endell Street or in other locations within Zone 1.

London Chess League website →
Central London League

LONDON CENTRAL LEAGUE

Central London League offers competitive, but amateur and friendly chess for players of all standards.

We play in Division 1, with 5 boards in the team. The games are played in Pimlico on Thursdays.

Central London League website →
City Chess Association

CITY CHESS ASSOCIATION

City Chess Association facilitates the playing of chess in financial organisations and for teams that are situated in City of London.

We have a long-standing record of playing in this league. Games are played in Canary Wharf, usually on Tuesdays.

City Chess Association website →

Home games

Our home fixtures are on Wednesdays and start at 6.45pm

The home venue is Dudley Court, Tenants' Hall, 36 Endell Street, London WC2.

Dial 100 and press "Enter" on the security system at the entrance. Someone will open the door or come and meet you. Once inside, go through the lift lobby, turn right, and the venue is the second door on the right.

The nearest tube is Covent Garden, but Tottenham Court Road, Holborn and Charing Cross are all within 10 minutes' walking distance.

Venue exterior Venue interior

Club officers

John Walton

John Walton

Club President

Tony Wells

Tony Wells

Club Secretary

Carl Hetherington

Carl Hetherington

London League 1st Team Captain

Alvin Kissoon

Alvin Kissoon

London Central League Team Captain

Inga Jirgensone

Inga Jirgensone

Club Treasurer
City Chess Team Captain

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