On a warm sunny day we had 10 juniors eager to learn and play chess, we welcome another new member Ayan who may only be 6 yrs but has a strong appetite for the game, he should do well. Round Robin games were played with 10 mins each on the Read more
First session group enjoying a few games in the Round Robin competition with 10 minutes each on the clock. 12 juniors today on this the first day of spring and we welcome new member Michal to the club. Main topics today covered on the large demonstration board were the Stonewall Read more
Still half term but 12 juniors turn up to enjoy some Saturday morning chess, we welcome two new starters, Archie and Lishanth who although new beginners, picked up the pace very quickly. Many thanks to our guest tutor Steve who travelled out from Bournemouth and took the new beginners through Read more
A smaller gathering this week due to the half term, but those that came enjoyed a good session and some lively games kicking off the Round Robin competition. A warm welcome to our latest recruit Reyan, a very enthusiastic young player who insists on calling out “Checkmate!” when infact it’s Read more
11 Juniors today, Woop Woop, that’s a new record for our Ferndown Junior Chess Club, we welcome newbies Eden, Ethan and George and hope they all enjoyed their first visit and will do an ‘Arni’ – “I’ll be back”!. Anyone wishing to help with teaching would be very much appreciated Read more
The Ferndown Library provides an excellent dedicated room for our Chess club on a Saturday morning, with it’s friendly staff and superb facilities, it also helps to promote Junior chess along with Thursday afternoon chess for adults and children in the main area, with refreshments! We all welcome our latest Read more
The numbers are on the rise, 7 juniors with some of their Mums and Dads came along to enjoy the delights of Chess, a warm welcome to two new members, Gagan and Shlok who proved to be promising young players. Constance, Rowan, Jacob, Thomas and Maria all showing signs of Read more
All welcome to play some friendly chess in Ferndown library Thursday afternoons from 2 till 4 Tea, coffee and biscuits on offer so what could be better? completely free, warm and good company, pop along if you can and enjoy a game or two, all equipment supplied.
The club re-starts on Saturday 13th September 2025 at the Ferndown Library from 10am until 12 noon. Two ONE HOUR sessions, 10am to 11am (max of 1 hour*) and 11am until noon. We have the use of a private room upstairs, the intention is that it will continue every Saturday Read more
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