
Developing Your Game
We encourage players of all ages and standards to have fun playing chess and improve
Mentors will coach individuals on particular styles of play

Internal Competitions
See the club internal ladder and table latest standings, results and fixtures
Previous years Ladder and Table winners/runners up are listed

Club Events
We have special events including simultaneous displays
Grandmasters and International masters visit the club and challenge members

Joining The Club
Tuesday at 7.30pm (6pm Juniors)
Annual Fees:
£35 Full Adult Member (working)
Concessionary rates available on request
£50 Full Junior Member U18 - Set and Coaching provided
Liverpool Chess Club Overview
Liverpool Chess club today is thriving in the heart of Liverpool at our home of “MetroCola” on Leece Street, L1 2TR which is a tremendous venue in terms of location, vibrance and its perfect atmosphere for playing chess. We have 7 teams represented in all Divisions 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Merseyside Chess Association leagues catering for players of all standards.
Liverpool are current Merseyside First Division champions 2023 and John Ripley Cup Champions. Liverpool had not won the First Division since 1985 and had not won JR Cup since 1971 so this is an incredible achievement for the club. This season Liverpool 3 also won Merseyside Division 2 making this the most successful season for the club for many decades.
The Club was founded on 15th December 1837 in the Lyceum building in Bold Street, the club is one of, if not the oldest existing chess club in England today although a number of other clubs were founded before 1837 and records indicting the club existed by at least 1813. In 1892 Liverpool was seen to be the largest chess club in the world with 150 members
New members are very welcome, we are always looking for new members of all standards to join the club so please join us any Tuesday from 7.30pm or from 6pm -7.30pm for Juniors (aged 7-17)
Free coaching is provided for all members of the club, our Senior players of a variety of styles will gladly help you develop your game and the club run Internal competitions all year round to allow all members to challenge for trophies and places in the various club teams
We also have special events for new members, juniors, and simultaneous displays with Grandmasters and International masters visit the club to challenge up to 20 members at once
Latest News
Liverpool 1 are Merseyside First Division Champions
So at last it is mission accomplished! Liverpool chess club are once again Merseyside first division league champions for the…
Liverpool ChessFest at Liverpool ONE – Sunday 16th July 2023
Liverpool ChessFest is back Sunday 16th July 2023 https://www.chess-fest.com/liverpool
First night at New Venue and Liverpool 1 close in on title!
Liverpool chess club had their first evening at their fantastic new venue “Metrocola” last night which was booming with chess…
NEW VENUE FOR CLUB FEB 2023
"MetroCola" on Leece Street, L1 2TR Liverpool chess club have now changed venue with immediate effect.New venue: Metrocola (Hannahs bar)2…