Where to find Chess and bridge in Birmingham and the West Midlands: chess and bridge clubs, plus Go, mahjong and backgammon groups.
We list 47 venues where you can play or buy chess, bridge and other classic games across Birmingham and the West Midlands, in 27 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 96 regular sessions, most often on Tuesdays and Mondays. 40 of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.
A large bridge club celebrating its 60th anniversary, with duplicate sessions every day except Sunday. Gentle duplicate, practice play and a 7 High session suit newer players, and many sessions are hosted so no partner is needed.
An EBU affiliated bridge club with its own clubhouse on Walmley Road, running duplicate sessions most days of the week. Assisted sessions on Monday afternoon, Friday evening and Saturday morning suit improvers, and hosted sessions mean you can turn up without a partner.
Established in 1976, Rugby Bridge Club offers bridge for all abilities, mainly at Dunchurch Village Hall with a Friday session in Bilton. Gentle duplicate on Tuesday mornings and a relaxed Wednesday evening suit newer players, and the club runs beginners and improvers classes.
A busy bridge section of the Coventry and North Warwickshire Sports Club with 28 tables and modern facilities. Assisted play and gentle bridge suit newer players, and hosted Monday and Saturday sessions guarantee a partner.
A small, friendly independent duplicate bridge club with its own clubhouse on Boldmere Road, Sutton Coldfield. New members and visitors are welcome, and improvers have a relaxed assisted session on Wednesday afternoons.
A bridge club at the Shirley Institute on Church Road, Shirley, with a hosted social afternoon on Mondays and duplicate evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Monday session includes help with bidding and play.
A friendly EBU affiliated duplicate bridge club playing at St Faith and St Laurence Church Hall in Harborne. It runs afternoon and evening sessions plus a relaxed supervised session, and offers beginners lessons.
A friendly club that welcomes guests and new members, playing at Cookhill Village Hall on Monday evenings and Feckenham Village Hall on Thursday mornings. A Starting Duplicate Club in Crowle on Tuesdays helps players who have recently finished lessons.
Stourbridge Bridge Club plays duplicate pairs at the Stourbridge Institute Social Club on Monday afternoons and Tuesday and Friday evenings. Lessons for beginners and improvers run on Thursday afternoons.
A friendly duplicate bridge club meeting at the Friends' Meeting House in West Park, Wolverhampton. Wednesday afternoons suit less experienced players and those trying duplicate for the first time.
Wolverhampton Bridge Club plays at the Windmill Community Church Centre on Henwood Road, with a gentle duplicate on Tuesday evenings, supervised play on Thursday evenings and duplicate pairs on Friday afternoons. Visitors are always welcome and singles are welcome at the Tuesday and Thursday sessions.
A friendly backgammon club open to everyone from complete beginners to grandmasters, meeting on Wednesday evenings. It runs a league, a knockout cup, a monthly speedgammon tournament and the annual Midlands Open.
Coventry's main club meets every Tuesday from 19:30 at the Massey Ferguson Social Club on Broad Lane, playing in the Coventry and Leamington leagues. All levels of player are welcome, and there is a junior section on Tuesdays.
An active club meeting at the Holiday Inn on Abbey End, with Leamington League matches on Mondays and social chess on Thursdays. Its team won the Phil Holt Commemorative rapidplay in August 2026.
Longbridge Chess Club meets on Tuesdays at The Oak Tree, Lickey Road, Rednal, with a Chess Academy for novices and newcomers from 17:00 and the main club night from 19:00. Players of every standard are welcome, from complete beginners to league players.
Nuneaton Bridge Club plays duplicate pairs on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Nuneaton Christian Fellowship Church on Pallett Drive.
A section of the Sedgley and District Community Association, meeting at Sedgley Community Centre. Thursday afternoons are competitive duplicate, and the social Friday afternoon suits beginners and returning players.
One of the largest clubs in the Midlands, meeting on Wednesday evenings at the Blossomfield Club with teams in the Birmingham and Leamington leagues. All abilities are welcome, and a junior club for ages 5 to 15 runs beforehand.
Warwick Bridge Club plays on Monday and Thursday evenings at Hill Close Gardens in Warwick.
A friendly independent duplicate bridge club playing pairs on Tuesday evenings at 19:00 in All Saints' Church Hall, Belwell Lane, Four Oaks. New players and visitors are welcome.
A thriving club of over 130 members whose face to face duplicate runs every Tuesday afternoon at Wharton Park Golf Club in Bewdley, with an optional review session before play. The club also offers a strong teaching programme.
Bewdley St Anne's Chess Club meets on Friday mornings from 11:00 to 14:00 at St Anne's Church on Load Street. It is free, friendly and suits beginners and social players, with coaching available and more juniors during school holidays.
A friendly, match-focused club founded in 1920 as Mutual Circle, playing home league matches on Tuesday evenings upstairs at the Jeweller's Arms in the Jewellery Quarter. It suits rated adults and teenagers who want league chess, with members also playing casually at Checkmate Birmingham.
A relaxed, free drop-in chess session at Wolston Library every Thursday morning, open to all ages. Beginners and experienced players alike can come along to play and socialise.
Coleshill Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at the Coleshill and District Social Club, Ivy Lodge, Parkfield Road, with matches starting at 19:30. It plays in the Birmingham and Coventry leagues, and soft drinks are provided with a bar downstairs.
A very friendly club of around 25 members meeting on Monday evenings at Townsend Social Club, with six teams across three local leagues. New members of any age or ability are welcome, and the club meets all year round.
Kidderminster Chess Club meets every Monday from around 19:00 at the Kidderminster Harriers Social & Supporters Club, all year round. Players of every age and ability are welcome, juniors included, and casual club play is free.
Kinver Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at 19:30 at the Kinver Constitutional Club on the High Street. Founded in 2025, it welcomes people of all ages and abilities, from complete newcomers to players wanting rated league games.
Kynoch Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at Old Oscott WMC on Aldridge Road, Great Barr, with matches starting at 19:30. It suits adults who enjoy league chess, and the venue has refreshments and wheelchair access.
Leamington Bridge Club plays face to face on Monday evenings at St Mark's Church, with league competitions through the year.
One of the oldest chess clubs in England, meeting on Tuesday evenings at Leamington Tennis & Squash Club and fielding several Leamington League teams.
A friendly bridge group meeting on Wednesday mornings in Leek Wootton, near Warwick.
Mercia Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at Hurst Hill Labour Club near Bilston, with matches starting at 19:30. It fields teams in the Birmingham and Dudley leagues and has a bar and parking on site.
A friendly club founded in 1957, meeting every Monday from 19:30 at Attleborough Liberal Club for social and competitive games. Players of all abilities and ages are welcome, from beginners to experts.
A long running club founded in 1944, now meeting every Monday from 19:00 at Langley Hall Social Club in Solihull, with teams in the Birmingham and Leamington leagues. It caters for all strengths and offers help to players just starting out.
A Birmingham League club holding its match nights on Mondays at Boldmere Sports and Social Club, near Chester Road station. It suits adults wanting regular league chess in north Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield.
Redditch Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings from 19:15 in the Granary Room at Meadow Farm, Dagnell End Road. New players of all levels are welcome for friendly games, and the club also plays in the Birmingham and Worcestershire leagues and a summer rapidplay league.
A long established club with over 140 years of history, meeting on Monday evenings at the Rugby Workers Club on Oliver Street. It plays league chess in the Leamington and Coventry leagues.
Rushall Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at Aldridge Social Club on the High Street, with matches starting at 19:15. It plays in the Birmingham league, and the venue has refreshments and wheelchair access.
A friendly club meeting every Thursday from 19:30 at Wythall House, with teams in both the Birmingham and Leamington leagues. Newcomers of any ability, age and gender are welcome for friendly games.
A large, friendly club meeting every Thursday evening at Stirchley United WMC, with nine Birmingham League teams and players from novice to 2400. It welcomes new members and runs summer blitz, simul and social events.
A club for all ages meeting every Tuesday evening at the Queens Head on Enville Street for social and competitive chess, with teams in three local leagues. Players of any standard are welcome to come along.
Stourport Chess Club meets on Tuesday afternoons from 14:30 to 16:30 at Stourport Library in the Civic Centre. It is a friendly club for beginners and social players, with coaching available.
A welcoming club of around 20 members meeting every Tuesday from 19:30 at Venture House in Stratford-upon-Avon, playing in the Leamington League. Players of every level are welcome, and there is a junior coordinator.
Sutton Coldfield Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at Minworth Club & Lodge, Robinsons Way, with matches starting at 19:30. It runs several teams in the Birmingham and Coventry leagues, and the venue has a bar and wheelchair access.
A Birmingham League club meeting on Thursday evenings in the small hall at St Martin's Church, off Sutton Road in Walsall. Visitors can simply turn up and play a few games before deciding to join.
Warley Quinborne Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at 1000Traders on the Park in Lightwoods Park, with matches starting at 19:30. It plays in the Birmingham and Dudley leagues, with a licensed bar and ground floor rooms.
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Heathercroft Bridge Club, Birmingham. Duplicate pairs
Stourbridge Bridge Club, Stourbridge. Duplicate pairs
Coventry & North Warwickshire Bridge Club, Coventry. Duplicate pairs, hosted so no partner needed
North Birmingham Bridge Club, Sutton Coldfield. Duplicate pairs
Arden Bridge Club, Solihull. Hosted social session with help on bidding and play
Rugby Bridge Club, Rugby. Relaxed duplicate, up to 12 tables
Sutton Coldfield Bridge Club, Sutton Coldfield. Assisted duplicate, hosted so no partner needed
Nuneaton Bridge Club, Nuneaton. Duplicate pairs
Ridgeway Bridge Club, Cookhill. Duplicate pairs at Cookhill Village Hall
Olton Chess Club, Solihull. Club night: league matches and social chess
Kidderminster Chess Club, Kidderminster. Club night: social and competitive chess, all abilities
West Midlands Bridge Club, Solihull. Duplicate pairs
Leamington Bridge Club, Leamington Spa. Duplicate pairs and league sessions
Oscott Chess Club, Birmingham. Match night: Birmingham League fixtures
Rushall Chess Club, Aldridge. Club night: league matches and club chess
Halesowen Chess Club, Halesowen. Club night: social and competitive chess
Nuneaton Chess Club, Nuneaton. Club night: social and competitive chess
Kynoch Chess Club, Birmingham. Club night: league matches and club chess
Sutton Coldfield Chess Club, Sutton Coldfield. Club night: league matches and club chess
Warley Quinborne Chess Club, Birmingham. Club night: league matches and club chess
Rugby Chess Club, Rugby. Club night: league matches and social chess
Kenilworth Chess Club, Kenilworth. Match night: Leamington League fixtures
Sutton Coldfield Bridge Club, Sutton Coldfield. Duplicate pairs
Coventry & North Warwickshire Bridge Club, Coventry. Assisted play
Rugby Bridge Club, Rugby. Gentle duplicate bridge
Sutton Coldfield Bridge Club, Sutton Coldfield. Duplicate pairs
West Midlands Bridge Club, Solihull. Duplicate pairs
Bewdley Bridge Club, Bewdley. Face to face duplicate pairs
Stourport Chess Club, Stourport-on-Severn. Social chess with coaching available, all levels
Longbridge Chess Club, Birmingham. Coaching and teaching for novices and newcomers
Tettenhall Bridge Club, Wolverhampton. Duplicate pairs
Longbridge Chess Club, Birmingham. Club night: social chess and league matches
Sutton Coldfield Bridge Club, Sutton Coldfield. Duplicate pairs
All Saints' Bridge Club, Sutton Coldfield. Duplicate pairs
Heathercroft Bridge Club, Birmingham. Duplicate pairs
West Midlands Bridge Club, Solihull. Duplicate for less experienced players, no partner needed
Arden Bridge Club, Solihull. Duplicate pairs
Coventry & North Warwickshire Bridge Club, Coventry. Duplicate pairs
Rugby Bridge Club, Rugby. Duplicate pairs
Wolverhampton Bridge Club, Wolverhampton. Gentle duplicate pairs (handicap), singles welcome
Stourbridge Bridge Club, Stourbridge. Duplicate pairs
Central Birmingham Chess Club, Birmingham. Club night: home league matches, September to May
Ridgeway Bridge Club, Cookhill. Duplicate for players who have recently completed lessons, at Crowle
Stourbridge Chess Club, Stourbridge. Club night: social and competitive chess
Coventry Chess Club, Coventry. Club night: league matches and social chess
Stratford Chess Club, Stratford-upon-Avon. Club night: social games, club competitions and league matches
Mercia Chess Club, Bilston. Club night: league matches and club chess
Coventry Chess Club, Coventry. Junior section
Leamington Chess Club, Leamington Spa. Club night: league matches and social chess
West Midlands Bridge Club, Solihull. Gentle duplicate, host available
Leek Wootton Bridge Group, Leek Wootton. Club bridge
North Birmingham Bridge Club, Sutton Coldfield. Assisted play for improvers who have completed a beginners course
Heathercroft Bridge Club, Birmingham. Duplicate pairs
Tettenhall Bridge Club, Wolverhampton. Duplicate pairs, suited to less experienced players
West Midlands Bridge Club, Solihull. Duplicate pairs, host available
Solihull Chess Club, Solihull. Junior club, ages 5 to 15
Coventry & North Warwickshire Bridge Club, Coventry. Gentle bridge
Nuneaton Bridge Club, Nuneaton. Duplicate pairs
Solihull Chess Club, Solihull. Club night: social and league chess, coaching available
Sutton Coldfield Bridge Club, Sutton Coldfield. Duplicate pairs
West Midlands Bridge Club, Solihull. Practice play, host available
Rugby Bridge Club, Rugby. Relaxed 18 board session for newer intermediate players
Birmingham Backgammon Club, Birmingham. Club night: league and casual backgammon
Birmingham Backgammon Club, Birmingham. Speedgammon tournament on the first Wednesday of the month
Redditch Chess Club, Redditch. Club night: social chess and league matches (matches start 19:30)
Kinver Chess Club, Kinver. Club night: casual and league chess
Coleshill Chess Club, Coleshill. Club night: league matches and club chess
West Midlands Bridge Club, Solihull. Duplicate pairs
Ridgeway Bridge Club, Cookhill. Duplicate pairs at Feckenham Village Hall
Chess Mates at Wolston Library, Wolston. Casual drop-in chess, all ages
Sedgley Bridge Club, Sedgley. Competitive duplicate, some playing experience needed
Rugby Bridge Club, Rugby. Relaxed duplicate
Wolverhampton Bridge Club, Wolverhampton. Supervised play and revision, singles welcome
North Birmingham Bridge Club, Sutton Coldfield. Relaxed duplicate session, improvers welcome
Sutton Coldfield Bridge Club, Sutton Coldfield. Duplicate pairs
West Midlands Bridge Club, Solihull. Duplicate pairs
Arden Bridge Club, Solihull. Duplicate pairs
Walsall Kipping Chess Club, Walsall. Club night: league matches and friendly games
South Birmingham Chess Club, Birmingham. Club night: league matches, friendly games and club tournaments
Shirley and Wythall Chess Club, Wythall. Club night: friendlies, league and cup matches
Kenilworth Chess Club, Kenilworth. Club night: social chess
West Midlands Bridge Club, Solihull. Practice play, host available
Bewdley St Anne's Chess Club, Bewdley. Social chess with coaching available, all levels
Sutton Coldfield Bridge Club, Sutton Coldfield. Duplicate pairs
Tettenhall Bridge Club, Wolverhampton. Duplicate pairs
Sedgley Bridge Club, Sedgley. Social bridge for social players and learners
Wolverhampton Bridge Club, Wolverhampton. Duplicate pairs
Rugby Bridge Club, Rugby. Duplicate pairs at Sacred Heart Church, Bilton
Sutton Coldfield Bridge Club, Sutton Coldfield. Assisted play, hosted, with a monthly improver lesson
Stourbridge Bridge Club, Stourbridge. Duplicate pairs
Coventry & North Warwickshire Bridge Club, Coventry. Duplicate pairs, hosted so no partner needed
Sutton Coldfield Bridge Club, Sutton Coldfield. Supervised play for improvers, some weeks with a lesson
North Birmingham Bridge Club, Sutton Coldfield. Social duplicate session
West Midlands Bridge Club, Solihull. Duplicate pairs, host available
The venues with the most regular nights are West Midlands Bridge Club in Solihull (10 nights), Sutton Coldfield Bridge Club in Sutton Coldfield (9 nights) and Rugby Bridge Club in Rugby (6 nights). We list 47 venues in all across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Tuesdays and Mondays have the most regular sessions. 95 sessions run every week. The Birmingham calendar shows what's on from today.
Yes. 40 regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at South Birmingham Chess Club, Shirley and Wythall Chess Club and Solihull Chess Club. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
Three regular nights are free to join. Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £3 and £5. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
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