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Athenaeum Chess Club

London's oldest surviving chess club, founded in 1873, meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:45pm at Dudley Court in Covent Garden. Welcomes players of all standards for social and competitive chess, with teams in three leagues.

Game nights at Athenaeum Chess Club

From 18:45 Every Wednesday

Wednesday club night

Club night: social and league chess

Chess, bridge and classic games

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Last checked 18 October 2026

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