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FrankCold

Dear London Chess Enthusiasts,

In this forum, you will find the information about various places, in which you can enjoy the wonderful game of chess.

From parks to pubs, to clubs, and places, where there is a table to place the chess pieces on... all, well, within the London boundaries.  

FrankCold

Spa Green Garden,

173 Rosebery Ave, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 4TY for directions press here

In a small park, just across the Sadler's Wells theatre lies a hidden gem; 

Two small benches and a block with the chessboard. Nearby, manifest itself a distinctive tree... like a guardian of the table, a quiet referee looking over the players... 

 

FrankCold

Some places to play casual chess "There is also social chess every Thursday from 7pm at the The Elderfield Pub, 57 Elderfield Road, Lower Clapton E5 OLF (between Chatsworth Rd and Lower Clapton Road). On Sundays there is chess at the Cock Tavern, 315 Mare St, London E8 1EJ from 3:30pm. These events are run by local chess enthusiasts and everyone is welcome." - information from the hackneychess.org.uk

FMR26

a good  chess shop address in Baker street https://shop.chess.co.uk/

FrankCold

RE: Spa Green Garden;

Someone just cleaned the chess table, and added two plastic boxes for the pieces. They however, are locked with 4 digits combination. Where can I find the code? It is a public park, so I am assuming this may be a generic code?

 

FrankCold

Chess evening on Mondays in Victoria Park Road

 

FrankCold

London Street Chess - FB page and YouTube channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjlLoLDgahuoGrYM4G0FXfA

mike_bike_kite

We added 3 rather nice outdoor chess tables to Streatham Common. You can either bring your own pieces or borrow them for free from the nearby café. We're also doing a chess event this Sat 19th Aug 2023 between 11am and 3pm where we'll set up lots of boards and a "giant" chess set. The tables are not far from the car park.

FrankCold

This looks great! Thank you for sharing.