Cherry Hinton Chess Club
Saturday chess sessions for children at Cherry Hinton Hall, split into beginners, improvers and intermediate to advanced groups.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Sats
Game · Cambridge and Cambridgeshire
Chess and bridge clubs in Cambridge
Where to find Chess and bridge in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire: chess and bridge clubs, plus Go, mahjong and backgammon groups.
We list 25 venues where you can play or buy chess, bridge and other classic games across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire, in 14 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 31 regular sessions, most often on Mondays and Tuesdays. 13 of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site. Eight of the 25 are in Cambridge itself, and we list them first below.
Most active venues
- Cherry Hinton Chess Club, Cambridge 3 regular nights: Saturday beginners session (Saturdays), Saturday improvers session (Saturdays)
- Cambridge Bridge Club, Cambridge 2 regular nights: Monday Pairs (Mondays), Tuesday Pairs (Tuesdays)
- Peterborough Bridge Club, Peterborough 2 regular nights: Monday afternoon pairs (Mondays), Thursday pairs (Thursdays)
- Peterborough Chess Club, Peterborough 2 regular nights: Thursday club night (Thursdays), Sunday chess (Sundays)
- Tuesday and Thursday Bridge Club, Fulbourn 2 regular nights: Tuesday afternoon bridge (Tuesdays), Thursday afternoon bridge (Thursdays)
By game
- Chess Cherry Hinton Chess Club, Peterborough Chess Club, Anglian Learning Chess Academy, Cambridge Casual Chess and 12 more
- Bridge Cambridge Bridge Club, Peterborough Bridge Club, Tuesday and Thursday Bridge Club, Ely Bridge Club and 4 more
- Go Cambridge City Go Club, Cambridge Junior Chess and Go Club
- Shogi Cambridge Junior Chess and Go Club
25 venues
In Cambridge (8)
Cambridge Bridge Club
Cambridge's largest bridge club, playing face-to-face duplicate pairs at Trumpington Village Hall on Monday mornings and Tuesday evenings. Visitors are welcome, Monday sessions are hosted so you can come without a partner, and the club runs lessons for beginners and improvers.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Tues
Cambridge Casual Chess
Volunteer-run social chess club meeting every Tuesday evening at the Grain and Hop Store pub on Regent Street. All levels are welcome, from beginners to strong club players, with relaxed games and conversation.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Cambridge City Chess Club
Cambridge's main league chess club, meeting on Wednesday evenings from September to May at St Augustine's Church Hall on Richmond Road. It suits rated players who enjoy serious league and club championship games.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Cambridge City Go Club
Cambridge's town Go club, meeting on Sunday evenings at the Devonshire Arms near Mill Road, with equipment provided. Players of all strengths are welcome and juniors join in.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Suns
Cambridge Junior Chess and Go Club
Volunteer-run club for children aged 6 to 16, meeting on Wednesdays in term time at St Augustine's Church Hall. Each session starts with a short lesson in chess or Go, followed by friendly games, and newcomers are welcome.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
The Trumpington Club
Small, relaxed bridge club for players moving on from lessons to regular duplicate, meeting on Tuesday evenings in the Jubilee Room at Trumpington Village Hall. Visitors are welcome with a partner.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Thursday Bridge Club
Bridge club playing face-to-face duplicate pairs on Thursday evenings in the Jubilee Room at Trumpington Village Hall, with an online session on Fridays. Visitors are welcome and the club offers a partner-finding service.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Elsewhere in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire (17)
Peterborough Bridge Club
Peterborough Bridge Club runs duplicate pairs on Monday afternoons and on Thursdays, with refreshments included on Monday afternoons. It also fields strong teams in county and national competitions.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Thus
Peterborough Chess Club
Founded in 1893, Peterborough Chess Club meets at the Broadway Club on Broadway on Thursday evenings, with a Sunday evening session in place of the first Thursday of each month. Players of all levels are welcome, with tuition and league matches on offer.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Thus, Suns
Tuesday and Thursday Bridge Club
Relaxed afternoon duplicate bridge for improvers, meeting every Tuesday and Thursday in the Meeting Room at the Fulbourn Centre.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Thus
Anglian Learning Chess Academy
Junior chess academy run with Linton Chess Club, meeting on Friday evenings in term time at Sawston Village College. It suits keen juniors from Year 6 upwards who already play.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Ely Bridge Club
Ely Bridge Club plays face to face duplicate bridge on Monday afternoons at the Sugar Beet Club in Ely, 1.45pm for a 2pm start. A host system means players can come without a partner, beginners included.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Ely Chess Club
Ely Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at the Beets Sport and Social Club on Lynn Road, Ely.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Godmanchester Chess Club
Godmanchester Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at the Comrades Club on Cambridge Street, Godmanchester.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Huntingdon Bridge Club
Huntingdon Bridge Club plays duplicate pairs on Monday evenings at Brampton Memorial Hall, near Huntingdon, starting at 7.15pm. Visitors are welcome at most sessions, and the club can help find a partner.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Linton Chess Club
Friendly chess club south of Cambridge meeting on Tuesday evenings at the Cathodeon Centre in Linton, with teams for all standards and a summer rapidplay programme. Players of every level, including juniors, are welcome.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
March Chess Club
March Chess Club meets on Monday evenings from 7pm to 10.30pm at the Conservative Club on Creek Road, March.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
New England Chess Club
New England Chess Club meets every Wednesday from 7.30pm at the Peterborough Sports Club, Dalrod Sports Ground, Bretton Gate. It caters for all standards, runs internal championships and county league teams, and offers tuition sessions in summer.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
North Cambridge Bridge Club
Friendly bridge club of about 50 members meeting on Monday evenings at Cotton Hall in Girton for 24 boards of matchpoint pairs. Guests, new members and players without a partner are welcome, with free parking.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Northstowe Chess Club
Chess club in the new town of Northstowe, meeting on Tuesday evenings at Tap and Social. It suits local players of all levels looking for regular over-the-board games.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Rookswood Chess Club
Rookswood Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings from 7pm to 10.30pm at the Rookswood Club on West End, March. Parking is on Rookswood Road.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
St Ives Chess Club
St Ives Chess Club is a small, friendly club meeting every Tuesday from 7pm at the Ivy Leaf Club on The Broadway, St Ives. Players of all abilities can play friendly games, club competitions or in its Cambridgeshire league teams.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
St Neots Chess Club
St Neots Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at the Conservative Club on New Street, St Neots. Free parking is on the north side of Tebbutts Road.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Wisbech Chess Club
Wisbech Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 10.30pm at the Institute Hall, home of The Luxe Cinema, on Alexandra Road, Wisbech.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 10:00 Every Monday
Monday Pairs
Cambridge Bridge Club, Cambridge. Duplicate pairs, hosted so players without a partner can play
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 visitors, £2 members Book ahead
From 13:00 Every Monday
Monday afternoon pairs
Peterborough Bridge Club, Peterborough. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 14:00 Every Monday
Monday afternoon pairs
Ely Bridge Club, Ely. Duplicate pairs, partners found for players who arrive alone
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
March Chess Club, March. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:15 to 22:30 Every Monday
Monday pairs
North Cambridge Bridge Club, Girton. Duplicate pairs, matchpoints
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:15 Every Monday
Monday evening pairs
Huntingdon Bridge Club, Brampton. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday club night
St Neots Chess Club, St Neots. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday club night
Ely Chess Club, Ely. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday club night
Godmanchester Chess Club, Godmanchester. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Tuesday
19:00 to 22:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday casual chess
Cambridge Casual Chess, Cambridge. Social chess, casual games for all levels
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday chess night
Northstowe Chess Club, Northstowe. Club night, chess for all levels
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
St Ives Chess Club, St Ives. Club night, friendly games, club competitions and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Wisbech Chess Club, Wisbech. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:15 Every Tuesday
Tuesday Pairs
Cambridge Bridge Club, Cambridge. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 visitors, £2 members Book ahead
From 19:15 Every Tuesday
Tuesday evening duplicate
The Trumpington Club, Cambridge. Duplicate pairs for improving players
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £4 visitors, £3 members Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Linton Chess Club, Linton. Club night, league matches, friendlies and club championship
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
Tuesday afternoon bridge
Tuesday and Thursday Bridge Club, Fulbourn. Duplicate bridge for improvers
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Wednesday
17:30 to 19:00 School term time only
Wednesday junior club
Cambridge Junior Chess and Go Club, Cambridge. Junior club, ages 6 to 16, chess and Go teaching and games
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £5 Beginner friendly
From 19:30 September to May
Wednesday club night
Cambridge City Chess Club, Cambridge. Club night, league matches and club championship (standard play)
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead
From 19:30 Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
New England Chess Club, Peterborough. Club night, league matches, internal tournaments and tuition
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Thursday
18:30 to 22:30 Not on the first Thursday of the month
Thursday club night
Peterborough Chess Club, Peterborough. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:30 Every Thursday
Thursday club night
Rookswood Chess Club, March. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:15 Every Thursday
Thursday evening pairs
Thursday Bridge Club, Cambridge. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games
Ask the venue for times Every Thursday
Thursday afternoon bridge
Tuesday and Thursday Bridge Club, Fulbourn. Duplicate bridge for improvers
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Thursday
Thursday pairs
Peterborough Bridge Club, Peterborough. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games
Friday
18:00 to 20:00 School term time only
Friday academy session
Anglian Learning Chess Academy, Sawston. Junior chess academy, Year 6 and over, experienced players
Chess, bridge and classic games
Saturday
12:00 to 13:00 Every Saturday
Saturday beginners session
Cherry Hinton Chess Club, Cambridge. Junior chess, beginners
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
13:00 to 14:00 Every Saturday
Saturday improvers session
Cherry Hinton Chess Club, Cambridge. Junior chess, improvers
Chess, bridge and classic games
15:00 to 16:15 Every Saturday
Saturday intermediate and advanced session
Cherry Hinton Chess Club, Cambridge. Junior chess, intermediate and advanced
Chess, bridge and classic games
Sunday
From 18:00 Sunday following the first Thursday of the month
Sunday chess
Peterborough Chess Club, Peterborough. Club night, replaces the first Thursday of the month
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:30 Every Sunday
Sunday Go evening
Cambridge City Go Club, Cambridge. Club night, casual and teaching games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Common questions
Where can I play chess, bridge and other classic games in Cambridge?
The venues with the most regular nights are Cherry Hinton Chess Club in Cambridge (3 nights), Cambridge Bridge Club in Cambridge (2 nights) and Peterborough Bridge Club in Peterborough (2 nights). We list 25 venues in all across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire.
Which night of the week is busiest for chess, bridge and other classic games in Cambridge?
Mondays and Tuesdays have the most regular sessions. 30 sessions run every week. The Cambridge calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for chess, bridge and other classic games in Cambridge?
Yes. 13 regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Linton Chess Club, Cambridge Casual Chess and Cambridge Junior Chess and Go Club. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play chess, bridge and other classic games in Cambridge?
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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