Teignmouth Chess Club

This is the Official Site for Teignmouth Chess Club in Devon, Teignmouth Chess Club has been in existence for over 120 years, and has survived two world wars. Teignmouth Chess Club meets on a Tuesday at 7.00 pm. The season runs from the first Tuesday in September, breaks for Christmas and starts again the first Tuesday in January, the season finishes the last Tuesday in May. 

Limited Parking is available on site on a first come first served basis and on adjacent roads, or there is free parking available after 6pm, at the very close by, Teign Street Car Park at the end of Chapel Street, (click, Parking Link above for map and detailed instructions)

We welcome chess players of all standards and skill levels to Teignmouth Chess Club, from all of the surrounding areas such as Dawlish, Babbacombe, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, and beyond, so if you are a chess player wanting the opportunity to play others, or a beginner with experience in playing over the board chess, that wants to progress and participate in club chess, in a friendly and enjoyable environment, please contact us. 

Teignmouth Chess Club does not have a specific junior section, however we welcome juniors with knowledge on how to play chess, to join the club and to participate in all our competitions and league matches. 

Teignmouth Chess Club activities Include, internal competitions, Championship, Challenger's, Knock Out, and Handicap's. Teignmouth Chess Club also participates in the local chess leagues in Devon, in which we have two teams, and also take part in the leagues of the Devon County Chess Association. 

Teignmouth Chess Club membership fee is £35.00 per person for the season, paid pro rata, there is a board fee for the evening, off £3.00 per member if you get a game. Tea coffee and biscuits are provided free of charge and is available throughout the evening.

Newcomers are welcome to attend three sessions without board fees, they will then have to make a decision as to whether to become a member of Teignmouth Chess Club, after which membership fees (Pro Rata) and board fees as above will start to apply.

Playing at Teignmouth Chess Club: 

It is the intention that any member who turns up on the club night will get a game,  this however 'cannot be guaranteed',  due to the fact, that there will be occasions when an odd number of members turn up. Pairings are made at 7.00pm

it is an ECF requirement, (and not the club's) that if you want an official international ECF rating, you will have to join the ECF membership and apply to them for a rating (we can do that for you if you need help). We will then administer your game results onto the ECF rating website. (click Link above to ECF, then 'membership' option)

Teignmouth Chess Club Moto:  Have Fun and Enjoy, everything else is secondary.