Wigan Community Chess Club

14/06/2026

Blitz Chess is a fast and exciting format where each player has just a few minutes for all their moves. It keeps the energy high, the games exciting and is great fun for all abilities!

11/06/2026

95 children registered for the recent Lancashire Junior Championships that took place on Sunday 7th June at the Westholme School in Blackburn. Three sections and 14 trophies to decide! An earlier start than normal for our events, did not deter these eager junior players who turned up with an eye on....

09/06/2026

More photos from the Lancashire Chess Championships on Sunday… capturing the intense concentration of all our young players. We were so proud of them all 🥰

02/06/2026

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Roll call to all Lancashire Junior players: the 2026 Lancashire Junior Championship is now open for entries. Only £5 to enter, and there are plenty of trophies up for grabs. Do you have what it takes to become a Lancashire Junior Champion? The event is on Sunday 7th June at Westholme School in Blac...

22/05/2026

Lively night at chess club with all our children excited about their school holidays next week! We are open as usual throughout the holidays so please come and join us…

19/05/2026

Apologies – this page is a long read. The entry form is at the bottom, but we encourage you to read all the details, especially if your child is not yet an ECF member. There are details on how to apply for membership further below.

15/05/2026