10:15 to 13:00 First Monday of the month
Relaxed Chess at Joy Cafe
Relaxed Chess at Joy Cafe, Bournemouth. Casual drop in chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free
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Game nights · Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset Free game nights in Bournemouth
Free game nights across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset: regular game nights with no entry fee.
10 regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
15:30 to 16:15 School term time only
After School Chess Club
Tuckton Library Chess Club, Bournemouth. Junior club, ages 8 to 13
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Book ahead Beginner friendly
Tuesday
14:00 to 17:00 Every Tuesday
Relaxed Chess at PIP Cafe
Relaxed Chess at PIP Cafe, Dorchester. Casual drop in chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free
14:30 to 17:00 Every Tuesday
Relaxed Chess at Ludo Lounge
Relaxed Chess at Ludo Lounge, Bournemouth. Casual drop in chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
18:30 to 21:30 Every Tuesday
Relaxed Chess at Rockburn
Relaxed Chess at Rockburn, Bridport. Casual drop in chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free
Friday
10:00 to 12:00 Every Friday
Relaxed Chess at the King's Head
Relaxed Chess at the King's Head, Wimborne. Casual drop in chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free
11:00 to 13:00 Every Friday
Relaxed Chess at The Crooked Book
Relaxed Chess at The Crooked Book, Bournemouth. Casual drop in chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free
18:00 to 19:15 Every Friday
Southbourne Junior Chess Club
Southbourne Chess Club, Bournemouth. Junior club, ages about 7 to mid teens, free coaching
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
Saturday
10:00 to 11:00 Every Saturday
Ferndown Junior Chess, session one
Ferndown Junior Chess Club, Ferndown. Junior club, ages 6 to 16, lesson then games
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
11:00 to 12:00 Every Saturday
Ferndown Junior Chess, session two
Ferndown Junior Chess Club, Ferndown. Junior club, ages 6 to 16, lesson then games
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
9 venues
In Bournemouth (5)
Relaxed Chess at Joy Cafe
Relaxed social chess on the first Monday of the month from 10:15 to 13:00 at Joy Cafe in Churchill Gardens, Boscombe. Suits anyone wanting an informal daytime game.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Relaxed Chess at Ludo Lounge
Drop in relaxed chess on Tuesday afternoons from 14:30 to 17:00 at Ludo Lounge in Southbourne, with equipment supplied by Southbourne Chess Club. All ages and skill levels are welcome, including people who want to learn.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Relaxed Chess at The Crooked Book
Relaxed social chess on Friday mornings from 11:00 to 13:00 at The Crooked Book in Boscombe. Suits anyone wanting an informal game.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Southbourne Chess Club
Meets on Friday evenings at Tuckton Social Club, with a free junior session from 18:00 and club and match play from 19:15. Especially keen to welcome beginners, juniors with a parent and league players, and the first week is free.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Fris
Tuckton Library Chess Club
A free after school chess club for ages 8 to 13 at Tuckton Library on Mondays from 15:30 to 16:15 in term time. A friendly way for young players to challenge their friends; booking is required.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Elsewhere in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset (4)
Ferndown Junior Chess Club
A free Saturday morning club for 6 to 16 year olds in the upstairs room at Ferndown Library, with two one hour sessions from 10:00. Suits complete beginners through to improving club level juniors, and there is no need to book.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Sats
Relaxed Chess at PIP Cafe
Relaxed social chess on Tuesday afternoons from 14:00 to 17:00 at PIP Cafe on Great Field in Poundbury. Suits anyone wanting an informal game over a drink.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Relaxed Chess at Rockburn
Relaxed social chess on Tuesday evenings from 18:30 to 21:30 in the cafe at Rockburn Climbing Centre, Bridport. Suits anyone wanting an informal evening game.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Relaxed Chess at the King's Head
Relaxed social chess on Friday mornings from 10:00 to 12:00 at the King's Head in Wimborne, run by Wimborne Chess Club. Suits anyone wanting an informal game over a drink.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
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