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Welcome to the Chess Society!

WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE CHESS!!

Chess is back at the University of Lancashire and better than ever! The club aims to create a fun and friendly environment where players of all ability can chill out, socialise and learn the beautiful game of chess as a collective.

There is something for everyone!

  • Beginners: If you have always had an interest in learning how to play chess, now is your chance! Now has never been better to get into chess, as it’s a fun way to keep your brain active and develop problem solving skills. We will teach you how to play while having some fun along the way. We look forward to teaching you the exciting side of chess with our shorter time controls.
  • Intermediate/Advanced: For those that have been playing for a while and are wanting to improve, we aim to go through opening and tactics together alongside playing games. In our session we will mainly be playing 10 l 0 rapid, so get ready for exciting time scrambles. We will be looking to host tournaments online and over the board internally, with scope for external competitions.
  • Our long-term goal:  We aim to introduce competitive play into the society and eventually, enter a local league! To do this, we will be working hard to encourage an increase in frequent players

WEEKLY SESSIONS: Every Wednesday & Fridat 17:00-20:00

Wednesday - Harrington 135     Friday - Harrington 113

Putting the ‘S’ in chess! Socials:

We will be putting on a variety of socials throughout the year such as bowling, laser tag, minigolf, and group meals plus anything else that we can come up with!

Memberships for all this are only £5, so come be a part of University of Lancashire's revitalised chess club

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Every year, our student groups elect a new committee to lead their group into the next academic year. Being part of a committee is a fantastic opportunity to get more involved in the community at the University of Lancashire, meet new people, and develop valuable skills that will enhance your CV. You can run for a position on the committee, provided you are a member of your group. Students elected through this process will begin their role on 1 August 2026 and serve until 31 July 2027. Could you be the next leader of your group?

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