On 19 April we reopen for the summer term 2024, and are open every Friday, from 19 April to 19 July, except 31 May, when we are closed for the Summer School “half term” Holiday.

Opening times.  The Juniors club meets on Friday evenings 5.00 till 6.45 p.m. in the lower playing room at 2 Cornwallis Terrace.

The juniors club only meets in school term-time,

Our club for Juniors is run by our members Mark Brougham and Keith Hossack. All young persons aged five to eighteen are very welcome, and parents who wish to accompany their children are very welcome too. The Juniors club is for all ability levels: we are happy to teach beginners the moves, and we welcome all who enjoy playing chess, whether for fun or more competitively. And Hastings and St Leonards Chess Club has plenty of expert members who will be happy to give tips to any budding chess prodigies!

For further details please contact Keith Hossack at dialethe@yahoo.co.uk

Our charges: first three sessions are a free sample, after that £2 visitor’s fee per attendance, or take out a junior membership for £10 to cover attendance for the whole year.

Hastings and St Leonards Chess Club has an approved and rigorous safeguarding policy.