Chess at Kidsgrove Library on Saturday mornings 9:30 to 12:00

 Although this weekly event is not part of this Chess club's organised events . Some of our members do attend to support the organiser Nigel and promote Kidsgrove chess club It is ideal for beginners or youngsters who may find our Thursday evening events a bit late for school days. It is free and no booking necessary. Go along and try. 

KIDSGROVE CHESS CLUB New Season

 After a quiet spell earlier in the summer ,the club completed its Summer League fixtures. The Club faced some tough opposition.

As summer ended the club gained two new members (One Returning) The new North Staff District Association League began with Kidsgrove opting to play in Division 4 . The season began well with 3 wins and a draw up to date.  (All details on the League Management System .LMS link)

With 8 active members this years internal club championship (Roy Bennett Trophy) began with some interesting results after 3 rounds.

Derek Northage

 The club is sad to announce the passing of Derek Northage. Derek had played for Kidsgrove for many years playing his last game late March . He continued to competitive chess into his nineties.. He had played chess for over 80 years. He had also played for Newcastle previously. Despite developing physical frailties his chess mind was strong to the end.

Summer League to begin

 The main NSDCA season is over with Kidsgrove held its own in the 3rd division after managing to keep a full fixture list with limited number of available players. However as we look forward to the Summer League fixtures things are improving with new interest in the club. Later in the summer the club will run its internal club competition. .We are always looking for additional members no matter what their ability. I always recommend contacting us before as sometimes on a Thursday we may be playing an away match  and the holiday season has begun. Contact Julian Cook 07771965955 . 

Change of venue

 Kidsgrove Chess Club is now based at

Red Bull Public House (Kidsgrove)

Congleton Road South

Church Lawton 

Stoke on Trent ST7 3AJ

Club Night is still Thursday 7:30

The new venue provides a larger room for matches. The Club has expressed its thanks to Jenna at the Blue Bell pub for allowing to play there in these Post Covid times to get the club up and running.

Roy Bennett Trophy. New season underway

 The Roy Bennett Trophy which is the club's internal competition was completed with Julian Cook beating Dave Johnson in the final. 

The new NSDCA season is underway with Kidsgrove entering a team in the 3rd division. The team has a loss and a draw in two games so far. 

Summer League & Roy Bennett Trophy

 Kidsgrove had a successful competition in this years 6 team "Summer League"  competition achieving 50%. It was a close competition and were in the mix until defeat to the eventual champions Alsager.

The "Roy Bennett" Internal competition is well underway and games will conclude in the next few weeks.

The two competitions have meant plenty of games have been played giving a couple of our new players valuable experience.

New players are always welcome as the club prepares for the NSDCA league games which will begin around October.   The club plans to enter one team If Kidsgrove could attract a couple of committed players there would be a real possibility  to enter two teams.

End of the Winter /Spring Season. What Next?

 As the final North Staffs league game takes place this Friday plans are to continue playing Chess over the summer by taking part in a 5 game summer league whilst setting up the club's internal competition (Roy Bennett Trophy) We welcomed another new member with others showing interest.  Hopefully more chess will be played on Thursdays at the Bluebell.

Fixtures will be listed on the "LMS" League Management  System "Tab"