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 only ‘check’, he’ll get the hang of it I’m sure, but great to see him here. Main topic this week was the ‘Windmill’ tactic, which 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 as differing level skills within the group is becoming a problem with what to teach and to who. I want to give everyone who comes 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 recruit Patrick, who is a beginner to chess but I’m sure will catch up quickly with others who have been coming for a few weeks 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 vast improvement. The main topic today was ‘Discovered Attacks’ with a few examples laid out to challenge the thoughts after the lesson. Leaflets on how 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 morning, except during holiday times and depending on attendance. We welcome children between the ages of 6 to 14 yrs who want to learn and Read more
The Ferndown Junior Chess Club fully endorse this Chess and Games supplier. Anyone wishing to buy top quality Chess sets and boards should take a look at this British company, their products and service are second to none. If you want to purchase anything, first contact Graham as we may be eligible to a discount as we are a Chess Club. No harm in asking! The Regency Chess Company has been in touch We were Read more