Arran Chess Club

12/07/2026

Bored playing chess with family members?
Come along to Arran Chess Club on Tuesdays 10am at The Douglas Hotel Brodick and take on a new opponent. Beginners welcome.

20/01/2026

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Judit Polgár is finally coming to Netflix 👑♟️

What many people think is a movie is actually a powerful documentary.

🎬 Queen of Chess tells the real story of Judit Polgár, the greatest female chess player in history — a woman who refused to play in women-only events and chose to compete directly against the world’s best men.

From the age of 12, Judit challenged a male-dominated chess world, faced skepticism and sexism, and went head-to-head with legends like Garry Kasparov for over a decade.
This documentary explores: 🧠 A radical family experiment to create geniuses

🔥 Breaking barriers in a sport ruled by tradition
🏆 Becoming the youngest Grandmaster ever, surpassing Bobby Fischer
🤝 Rivalries, victories, and unexpected respect
🎞️ World premiere: Sundance 2026
📺 Streaming on Netflix – February 6, 2026
This is not just a chess story.

It’s a story about courage, intelligence, and refusing limits. ♟️💥

Fan-made artwork inspired by the Netflix documentary Queen of Chess.
Not the official poster.

09/01/2026

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Ardrossan chess prodigy Vladyslav Shopynskyi took on Grand Master Nigel Short last week.