Chess in Leeds is growing at an encouraging rate. Not only are the number of chess clubs growing but also the amount of chess events in the area. Various chess enthusiasts have given up their time to organise ever increasing possibilities for local chess players to take part in as well as facilities for the newcomers. This growth in events has also been sparked by the swelling in numbers of chess players in the Leeds area. Below are a list of clubs, events and social places that make up chess in Leeds. |
Alwoodley Chess Club
Based at Alwoodley Community Centre, The Avenue, Alwoodley, LS17 7NZ. They meet
regularly on Wednesday evenings from 7pm onwards.
For more info contact Mike Dow (0113) 2673632
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Copperworks Chess Club
Based at Bruntcliffe WMC, Bruntcliffe Rd, Morley, Leeds. They meet on Wednesday evenings from 7pm onwards.
For more info contact Mike Farley (0113) 2935995
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Leeds Chess Club
Based at North Leeds Working Men’s Club, 101 Lincoln Green Road, Leeds LS9 7SR.
They meet on Wednesday evenings from 7pm onwards.
For more info contact Jon Mahony 0770 898 4400 |
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Leeds University Club
Based at Leeds University Union, Parkinson Building, Leeds University. They meet on Wednesday evenings from 7pm onwards.
For more info contact Andrew Cowan 07531402731
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Pudsey Chess Club
Based at Halfway House pub, 727 Leeds & Bradford Road, Stanningley, Pudsey,LS28 6PE. They meet on Wednesday evenings from 7pm onwards.
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Pudsey Knights Club
Also based at Halfway House pub, 727 Leeds & Bradford Road, Stanningley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6PE. They meet on Wednesday evenings from 7pm onwards.
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West Leeds Club
Again based at Halfway House pub, 727 Leeds & Bradford Road, Stanningley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6PE. They meet on Wednesday evenings from 7pm onwards.
For more info contact Ian Strickland (0113) 2438629
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Victoria Gardens
Situated just outside the Leeds library, these large chess boards are available to play on throughout the year. Anyone can come and play and the boards attract regulars in just about all weather! The area has been regenerated recently by Leeds City Council. There are now smaller chessboards embedded into some of the stone borders of the Victoria Gardens area. Also, the large chessboards have received something of a make-over. |
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An inside view of the teams, venues and contacts of the various Leeds chess clubs and events that form the focus of the season |
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LCA Team Lightning Championship |
| 22/09/12 |
Rose Forgrove A v Calderdale A (YCA) |
| 22/09/12 |
Rose Forgrove B v Wakefield A (YCA) |
| 26/09/12 |
Rose Forgrove A v Rose Forgrove B (LCA) |
| 26/09/12 |
Rose Forgrove D v Pudsey B (LCA) |
| 26/09/12 |
Alwoodley C v Rose Forgrove E (LCA) |
| 03/10/12 |
Alwoodley B v Rose Forgrove A (LCA) |
| 03/10/12 |
Rose Forgrove B v Alwoodley A (LCA) |
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Rose Forgrove C v Pudsey B (LCA) |
| 03/10/12 |
Rose Forgrove D v Rose Forgrove E (LCA) |
| 13/10/12 |
Sheffield D v Rose Forgrove A (YCA) |
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Sheffield E v Rose Forgrove B (YCA) |
2011-12 Review
A look at another successful season for Rose Forgrove Chess Club
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The LCA and YCA Trophies
The silverware that counts; a look at the different trophies which fire the aspirations of our local clubs |
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The Forgrove Test
Do you know all about our chess club? Find out in our very own quiz |
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The Leeds Chess Test
Do you know all about the chess clubs, venues, characters, winners and events in Leeds? |
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LCA
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Need to plan your Leeds chess league year ahead? This seasons fixtures list for Rose Forgrove A and B teams can be found here |
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Need to plan your Leeds chess league year ahead? This seasons fixtures list for Rose Forgrove C, D and E teams can be found here |
YCA
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Need to plan your Yorkshire chess year ahead? This seasons fixtures list for Rose Forgrove A and B teams can be found here |
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