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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
 

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

MONDAYS

RYDE LAWN AND TENNIS CLUB​

11AM TO 12.30PM

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

FRESHWATER CONSERVATIVE CLUB​

6.30PM TO 8PM

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

SNACKS & LADDERS​

NEWPORT

7PM TO 9PM

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Casual Chess, come learn chess. £2 per person

TUESDAYS

SHANKLIN 50 PLUS CENTRE​

12PM TO 4PM

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Near the train station and car park

COWES LIBRARY​

2PM TO 4PM

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Casual Chess

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WEDNESDAYS

RYDE LIBRARY​

5PM TO 7PM

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

THURSDAYS

BRADING COMMUNITY CENTRE​

10AM TO 1PM

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info@vectischess.com

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FRIDAYS

NOTHING YET

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Start a session

SATURDAYS

COWES LIBRARY ​

11AM TO 2PM

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First Saturday of the month

Kids Casual Chess - Overlaps with games club

NEWPORT INDEPENDENT ARTS CENTRE​

10.30AM TO 12.30PM

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

SUNDAYS

THE STAR COFFEE & ALE HOUSE - RYDE

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Starts 1st Feb 2026

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1st Sunday of the month

11am to 2pm

Adults £2  - Under 18 £1

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