Bradford Chess Club

WELCOME TO SOUTH BRADFORD CHESS CLUB

We are a long established club in the South Bradford area. The club is open to all players of any age or strength, and new members are always welcome. The club is a member of the Bradford & District Chess Association (BDCA), which provides many opportunities to play competitive chess in Bradford.

This year we are re-launching our social club night on Thursdays at the Field and Sport Social Club. This is for anyone who wants to play friendly games, learn to play or get some advice about their game.

New members, of any playing strength, are always welcome.
Call in on our Social Night at the Field Sport Club or on Match Nights at Great Horton Park Chapel Cricket Club.

Please note. We only play matches on certain Tuesdays, so check our fixtures or ring David on: (07504) 095 398.

"Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make people happy".

Siegbert Tarrasch, 1862-1934.

SAM SCURFIELD

We are extremely grateful to the donation made by Sam Scurfield. Sam was an extremely loyal and committed member of this chess club and the Bradford & District Chess Association. We will ensure that his donation will be spent to honour Sam and support the development of chess, especially for juniors.

Find out more about the great man at:

www.samscurfield.muchloved.com

www.theguardian.com

www.bradfordchess.co.uk

Club hours: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30pm onwards.

CHESS EVENTS

LOCAL CHESS

Thornton Community Centre, Market Street, Thornton, BD13 3HW.

Sunday - 10.30am to 3.15pm: 5 Rounds - 15mins per player on the clock.

Players must be under 18 years old.

Major (under 1200) Minor (under 900). Entry £5 ECF Members (£8 for non-members)

Round start times: 10.30am; 11.15am; 12.00pm; 1.00pm; 2.15pm. Prize giving: 3.00pm.

Contact: David Barlow: Tel. 07504 095 398 Email: davidbar@blueyonder.co.uk

South Bradford League Matches - Great Horton Cricket Club, Ewart Road

Tuesday - 7.30pm: September to May. Fixtures for 2022/23 to be confirmed.

South Bradford Social Chess - Field Sports Club, Chelsea Road

Thursday - 7.30pm: Games, analysis and chat, an entertaining evening for all.

Thornton Junior Chess Club

Wednesday - 5.00-6.30pm: Thornton Community Centre, Market Street, Thornton BD13 3HW.

Wibsey Junior Chess Club

Thursday - 5.00-6.30pm: Wibsey Library, North Road, Wibsey , Bradford BD6 1TR.

The Clough (Bradford & District Chess Association)

The Clough is a four board competition with teams taking part in a five round swiss tournament. Click for details

The Hepolite (Bradford & District Chess Association)

The Hepolite is a three board, rapid play competition with teams taking part in a five round swiss tournament. Click for details

The Chess Centre at Ilkley

A fantastic chess space that offers a Junior Club, weekly social nights, coaching and regular events and competitions. Click for details

Bradford and District Chess Association(BDCA)

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English Chess Federation(ECF)

The ECF is the governing body for chess in England.

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Players who play competitive chess will end up with a chess rating. This can be accessed from the ECF website.

Click for ECF grading database.

The International Chess Federation (FIDE)

An international organization based in Switzerland that connects the various national chess federations and acts as the governing body of international chess competition. FIDE was founded in Paris, France, on July 20, 1924. The link below will take you to FIDE website and specifically a full set of rules for the game of chess. It is a must for all chess players wanting to play in competitive congresses, league chess and club competitions.

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Chess.com - Play chess for free online, on the worlds largest chess site.

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Lichess - Play chess for free on another popular chess site.

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Learn to play chess and much more by visiting the Youtube channel for Saint Louis Chess Club. They have a wide variety of content from openings to endgames for all levels of player.

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Juniors - Visit Chesskid.com a very useful site for beginners and young players.

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Juniors - Visit this very great site for help with setting up the pieces through to winning the game. It also has lots of other useful links to help improve your chess, useful site for beginners and young players.

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WHERE TO FIND US

Match Night Address: Great Horton Park Chapel Cricket Club, Ewart Street, Bradford BD7 3NR (the entrance to the carpark is to the left of Southmere Primary Academy).

Social Chess Night Address: Field Sports & Social Club, Chelsea Road, Off Hollingwood Lane, Bradford, BD7 2RE

CHESS FEES

Bradford League: Cricket Club fee=£10. South Bradford League fee=£20 for employed (£10 not working). English Chess Federation Fee=£18. Annual total=£48.

Social Chess Night: Field Sports & Social Club fee=£10. Annual total=£10.

Safeguarding Policy The Club operates a Safeguarding Policy in line with the English Chess Federation.Click for details

Club secretary: Dave Barlow. Tel. 07504 095398

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