Welcome

St Albans Chess Club welcomes chess players of all strengths. 

Our club meets on Monday evenings from 7.30 pm at The County Club, 29 Ridgmont Road, St Albans.

Home matches normally start at 7.45 pm.

More than 60 active members participate in league and knock out cup competitions organised by Hertfordshire Chess Association (HCA) and Hertford & District League, including:

  • Hertfordshire League (6 divisions)
  • Hertfordshire Knockout Cups (4 sections)
  • Hertfordshire u1600 League (2 leagues)
  • Hertford & District u1900 League (2 divisions)

Many St Albans players have been selected to play for Hertfordshire in SCCU u1650 and EACU u1850 County Team Championships. These matches take place on Saturdays.

The club also organizes St Albans Chess Congress, an annual weekend Swiss tournament, which next takes place on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April 2025.