Established club · Coventry
Whether you have just learned the moves or you have played league chess for decades, there is a board and a game waiting for you at Massey Ferguson Social Club from 7:30pm.
The Italian Game — one of the openings you will meet on a club night
A reminder to arrive early for this Evening's tournament as we are aiming for a prompt start to try and get in as many rounds as possible. Also we have the final tournament entries here: https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1484883.aspx?SNode=S0
Read the full postJust a reminder to all members, next Tuesday, 8th September, we have our 10 minute tournament. There are currently over 20 entries but if you have not put your name down yet, there is still time! David Adams will also be collecting Club fees for the year which you can pay in cash or pay by Bank Transfer directly to the Club Account.
The new Season is nearly upon us, so we are going to have a curtain raiser to the new Season on Tuesday 8th September. It is going to be a 10 minute on the clock for each player tournament.(no increment) start 7.30pm. 5 or 6 rounds depending on number of entrants. Chun is going to be an arbiter for the tournament. Open to Coventry Club members only.
Morphy against the Duke of Brunswick and Count Isouard, Paris 1858 — seventeen moves that explain development better than any textbook chapter.
The Summer Cup begins on 24 March, and the club AGM is on 19 May. Here are the dates for the rest of the season.
Annotated games and puzzles from our players, on a proper board you can play through.
Paul Morphy 1-0 Duke of Brunswick and Count Isouard
Casual game, Paris Opera House
Morphy against the Duke of Brunswick and Count Isouard, Paris 1858 — seventeen moves that explain development better than any textbook chapter.
Just turn up on a Tuesday evening — there is no need to book, and your first few visits are free. Bring nothing but yourself; we have the boards, sets and clocks.
Ask us a questionWe enter teams across the divisions of the Coventry & District League, plus a side in the Leamington League. If you fancy competitive play, there is a board for you at whatever standard you are.
Our junior section runs every Tuesday, 4:30pm at St Oswald's Church Hall, Tile Hill, Coventry — a separate venue from the main club night. Places fill up very quickly and must be booked in advance, so please check with us before attending. Sessions are £5 per session.
Enquire about juniorsWe meet at Massey Ferguson Social Club on Broad Lane, Coventry, which kindly provides our venue every week. There is parking on site and a bar.
Massey Ferguson Social Club
Broad Lane, Coventry
CV5 7NL