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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 the basics. There were Puzzles for the more advanced players, concentrating on ‘winning advantages’ which covers tactics in ‘removing the guard’. The main storyline today 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 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 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