16:30 to 18:00 Every Wednesday
Youth Academy
The York Bridge Club, York. Junior club, teaching then free play for younger and youth players
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
3 regular nights
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Wednesday
17:30 to 19:00 From 9 September 2026
Junior Chess Club
York Chess Club, York. Junior club, ages 7 to 16, coaching and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: First session free, then £4 (cash), plus one-off £4 Guppy's membership Beginner friendly
Thursday
18:30 to 20:00 Term time
Harrogate Youth Chess
Harrogate Chess Club, Harrogate. Junior club, ages 12 to 18, tuition and games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
3 venues
In York (2)
The York Bridge Club
The York Bridge Club plays face to face in its accessible clubhouse on The Green in Acomb, with sessions most days from hosted assisted play and gentle duplicate to championship pairs. It suits learners, improvers and experienced players, offers lessons and runs a free Youth Academy on Wednesdays.
Tables to play on site
13 regular nights · 6 days a week
York Chess Club
York Chess Club meets every Wednesday from 7.30pm at Guppy's Enterprise Club on Nunnery Lane for social chess, club competitions and league matches, and newcomers are greeted on their first visit. A weekly junior club for ages 7 to 16 runs earlier on Wednesdays with coaching and games.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds
Elsewhere in York and North Yorkshire (1)
Harrogate Chess Club
Harrogate Chess Club, founded in 1884, meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm at St Robert's Club on Robert Street, welcoming players of all ages and standards with internal competitions and league chess. A youth section for ages 12 to 18 meets there on Thursday evenings in term time with tuition.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Thus
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