Isle of Wight Chess - Local Club Guide

A list of where you can play Chess on the Isle of Wight!

Chess is thriving on the IOW with many local groups playing on a weekly or monthly basis. All of the groups below welcome newcomers and have mixed abilities. Go along, meet some new people and get into Chess!
Please get in touch if you would like to submit a new chess event or amend one listed here hello@iowchess.com

MONDAY

RYDE LAWN AND TENNIS CLUB

11AM TO 12.30PM

Casual play in the tennis club house, free parking is available.

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FRESHWATER CONSERVATIVE CLUB

6.30PM TO 8PM

Adults £2, Juniors £1, free to Con Club members

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RYDE - THE SIMEON ARMS

6PM TO 9PM

Come learn chess, casual play 6pm to 7pm followed by matches or a mini tournament. Kids welcome with parents.

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TUESDAY

SHANKLIN 50 PLUS CENTRE

12PM TO 4PM

info@vectischess.com

Near the train station and car park

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COWES LIBRARY

2PM TO 5PM

Come and play and learn from others. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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WEDNESDAY

RYDE LIBRARY

5PM TO 7PM

Paid parking available at Co-op or on the street nearby. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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VENTNOR LIBRARY

TBC

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THURSDAY

BRADING COMMUNITY CENTRE

10AM TO 1PM

info@vectischess.com

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FRIDAY

RYDE - THE YELF'S HOTEL

FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

6PM TO 9PM

On Union street Ryde. Parking on Union street free from 6pm

Adults £2, Juniors £1

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SATURDAY

COWES LIBRARY

10AM TO 3PM

First Saturday of the month

Come and play and learn from others. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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VENTNOR BETTER DAYS CAFE

1PM ONWARDS

Come and play and learn from others.

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NEWPORT INDEPENDENT ARTS CENTRE

12PM TO 1.30PM

Aimed at over 65 and under 16

Children under 12must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Check their Facebook for details.

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SUNDAY

NOTHING YET

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