Heywood Chess Club

Welcome to the Heywood Chess Club website!   

last updated 15th September 2021

 Well done everyone who took part in last weeks "Chase Tournament" it was an exciting different tournament very well organised by Steve Flaherty. Winner was Tim Hilton (guest player) with Vic and Kyle just behind him, a good night was had by all. Below the top 3 with Steve Flaherty on the right.

Now that the club is officially open we can meet on our club night Wednesday so the next meeting for all those who fancy a friendly game of chess will be tonight the 15th September. Why not come and have a few beers with maybe a few games of chess as well! Hope to see you there later.

 We don't know if and when the leagues may recommence so we are also keeping our weekly online swiss tournament running each week on a Wednesday at 19.30 (link always points to latest tournament)

The Hartley Cup Final from season 2019/20 is set for 23rd September to be played at the Swinton British Legion against a strong Eccles team.

Below you will find up to date links for our on line activites and contacts for other usefull web sites.

1. Our latest Swiss Tournament  This is our weekly 5 round swiss event. NB to play you must first join at link no. 2 below. Our tournaments are held every Wednesday from 7.30pm in line with our OTB club timetable. 

2. Click on this to go to our on line team on lichess This is our Lichess on line club. You can access our tournaments from the club home page. 

3. Blackpool & Fylde On line league fixtures We have 2 teams of 4 in Div 2.

4. Eccles on line team You will need to join this if you wish to play in Eccles numerous weekly events and anyone is welcome. 

As of 20th April 2021 we now have a new Facebook group created so that you can keep up to date with all the information being shared by the members of the chess club. 

Please do consider joining us on Social Media and stay in touch!!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1844521119044248

See you there! 

We also have a whats app group which is open to all for chess and general chat please request the join link  Here