Where to find Chess and bridge in Hull and East Yorkshire: chess and bridge clubs, plus Go, mahjong and backgammon groups.
We list 18 venues where you can play or buy chess, bridge and other classic games across Hull and East Yorkshire, in 8 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 28 regular sessions, most often on Mondays and Wednesdays. 13 of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site. Nine of the 18 are in Hull itself, and we list them first below.
Hull Chess Club meets on Wednesday and Friday evenings at the Meeting Hall of Charterhouse in Hull, with casual games, blitz and league chess for all strengths. A supervised junior club runs on Fridays before the main session.
East Hull Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at the Club House Community Centre in Garden Village, with a junior academy before the senior club night.
Hull Bridge Club has its own premises on Spring Bank near the city centre, with Thursday evening duplicate pairs or teams and hosted gentle bridge on Wednesday afternoons where no partner is needed. Lessons for beginners and improvers run with the Humber Bridge School.
St Andrews Chess Club meets at Marist Hall on Cottingham Road in Hull on Monday and Wednesday evenings from September to May, and Mondays in summer. Complete beginners, returning players, juniors from age 8 and league players are all welcome, with no need to book.
Victoria Dock Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at Victoria Dock Village Hall in Hull, and runs a junior academy on Monday evenings.
Saturday late morning chess sessions at Hull Central Library on Albion Street, a relaxed social setting for anyone who fancies a game.
Community Chess meets on Tuesday mornings at Nostalgia Café on Chanterlands Avenue, a relaxed daytime game over a cuppa.
Springhead Chess Group meets on Friday mornings on Willerby Road in west Hull for friendly daytime chess.
A women's chess group meets on Monday mornings on Willerby Road in west Hull, offering relaxed games in a welcoming setting.
Beverley Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings upstairs at St Nicholas Community Centre on Holme Church Lane, with friendly over the board chess and league teams. Junior sessions for beginners and advanced players run from September to May.
Bridge at the Windmill Gallery plays at the Waltham Windmill site near Grimsby on Monday, Thursday and Friday evenings, with free parking. Visitors are welcome with a partner guaranteed, and Thursday sessions include bidding advice for developing players.
Beverley Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge on Wednesday evenings all year at Molescroft Pavilion, with ample free parking. It suits players who already know the game and runs summer and winter club competitions.
Bridlington Friends Association runs a relaxed social chess club on Friday afternoons at Bridlington CYP on Gypsey Road. It suits adults wanting friendly games without competitive pressure.
Bridlington Bridge Club is a small, friendly club that meets on Tuesday evenings at St John's Church Hall in Sewerby, catering for all abilities of player.
Brough Chess Group meets on most Monday evenings at Blackburn Leisure Club in Brough for social chess among adults.
Willcott Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge on Tuesday afternoons at St Barnabas Church in Swanland, on the corner of Main Street and St Barnabas Drive, with a car park at the church. Visitors are welcome.
Windmill Bridge runs friendly duplicate bridge every Monday evening at Anlaby Village Hall, including bank holidays. Players can find a partner through the club's WhatsApp partner group.
Withernsea Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at the Shores Centre on Seaside Road, a friendly social chess group on the Holderness coast.
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Women's Chess Group, Hull. Social chess, women
East Hull Chess Club, Hull. Junior club
Victoria Dock Chess Club, Hull. Junior club
St Andrews Chess Club, Hull. Club night, casual and league matches
Bridge at the Windmill Gallery, Waltham. Duplicate bridge, partner guaranteed
Windmill Bridge, Anlaby. Friendly duplicate pairs
Community Chess, Hull. Social chess
Willcott Bridge Club, Swanland. Duplicate pairs
Bridlington Bridge Club, Bridlington. Club bridge, all abilities
Hull Bridge Club, Hull. Hosted gentle duplicate for improvers, advice on request
Beverley Chess Club, Beverley. Junior club, beginners and intermediates
Beverley Chess Club, Beverley. Club night, casual and league matches
Beverley Bridge Club, Beverley. Duplicate pairs, up to 24 boards
Hull Chess Club, Hull. Club night, casual and league matches
St Andrews Chess Club, Hull. Club night, casual and league matches
Bridge at the Windmill Gallery, Waltham. Duplicate bridge with bidding advice
Hull Bridge Club, Hull. Duplicate pairs or teams, come with a partner
BFA Bridlington Chess Club, Bridlington. Social chess
Beverley Chess Club, Beverley. Junior club, advanced competitive juniors
Hull Chess Club, Hull. Junior club, juniors who know the basic moves
Hull Chess Club, Hull. Club night, casual and league matches
Bridge at the Windmill Gallery, Waltham. Duplicate bridge, partner guaranteed
Central Library Saturday Chess Sessions, Hull. Social chess session
The venues with the most regular nights are Beverley Chess Club in Beverley (3 nights), Bridge at the Windmill Gallery in Waltham (3 nights) and Hull Chess Club in Hull (3 nights). We list 18 venues in all across Hull and East Yorkshire.
Mondays and Wednesdays have the most regular sessions. 26 sessions run every week. The Hull calendar shows what's on from today.
Yes. 13 regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Beverley Chess Club, BFA Bridlington Chess Club and Community Chess. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £2 and £3. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
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