Weekly Women Social Chess

Join the London Women Chess Club (LWCC) for our weekly social chess session in a friendly, supportive and inclusive environment. Whether you are completely new to chess, returning after a break, or already playing competitively, you are very welcome.

LWCC is an ECF award-winning community initiative dedicated to encouraging more women and girls to play chess, build confidence, and progress into competitive play if they wish.

We are proud to see new members joining every month, with many progressing into league matches and tournaments.

What to expect

Friendly social games
Opportunities to improve your chess
Informal group coaching and guidance to help members progress
Information about tournaments and league opportunities
A respectful and supportive environment
A growing community of women supporting each other through chess

Who can join

Women and girls of all levels
Complete beginners are very welcome
Players returning after a break
Competitive players looking for a supportive community

How to join LWCC

To help us maintain a safe and well-organised community, we ask new members to complete our short membership form before joining our WhatsApp community.

Membership registration

Group Coaching

Our WhatsApp group is shared with registered members so we can keep communication relevant and maintain a positive environment for everyone.

About London Women Chess Club

London Women Chess Club is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) focused on making chess more accessible to women and creating a positive pathway into competitive chess.

We collaborate with libraries, chess organisations and the English Chess Federation to build a strong and sustainable women’s chess community in London.

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