Gosforth Chess Club
We are the largest chess club in the North East of England with over 50 members and 9 teams of all playing strength's across the Northumberland leagues. Click on the pictures below for more information about our club.
Club nights run on a Monday's from 7pm to 11pm, we are located on the first floor of Gosforth Empire Club 32-34 Salters Rd, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1DX, UK.
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We run a wide range of events throughout the year from external speakers, Christmas Blitz to Urban Green park events.
We organise several events throughout the year including our standard play club championships, rapid play championships and our newcomers ladder competition.
Every Saturday from 10 - 12 we run the largest regular Junior Chess sessions in the North East of England, children of all ages and abilities are welcome to join.
League Updates: With 9 teams in the Northumberland Chess Association we have regular reports to how we are doing
Northumberland Individual Championships 2024-25
The Northumberland Chess Association (NCA) individual over-the-board championships are open to players who are registered with the NCA and are Bronze or above members of the English Chess Federation (ECF).
There are three sections, each consisting of a seven-round tournament with successive rounds typically starting four weeks apart.
Zollner – no rating limit.
Sell – ECF rating under 2000.
Gilroy – ECF rating under 1700.
Ratings are as in the 1 September 2024 publication of the ECF rating list. Unrated players who wish to enter a rating-limited section should provide evidence of playing strength when entering.
Entry is free.
To enter, email championships@northumberlandchess.com with the following details:
- Name
- Section(s) to enter (max 2)
- Email address
- Telephone
- NCA club
Entries must arrive before 5 PM on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
The draw for round 1 will be published on Sunday 29th September 2024. Entrants will be sent contact details for their opponent to allow them to arrange their game on a mutually acceptable date.
Contact us
Find us on Monday nights after 7pm at the Gosforth Empire Club 32-34 Salters Rd, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1DX, UK
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