Welcome to Croydon Chess Club
Based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, we are a family-friendly club for chess players of all ages and skill levels.
Memberships
New applicants are being waitlisted for 2025. Please check our ‘New Members‘ page for application details.
End-of-year
Please note: We are coming to the end of our activities for 2024:
Dec 3 – Final Youth Club session
Dec 5 – Junior Club – final playing session for the year
Senior Club – Lecture by IM Guy West (7:45 to 9:30pm)
Dec 9 – Final Beginners Session – end of year celebration
Dec 12 – Club Presentation Night & Dinner (6pm to 9:30pm)
Beginners - Mondays 6:15pm to 7:15pm . . . . . .
Our Beginners group is for Primary School aged children wanting to learn the basics of the game. The moves of the pieces, rules, elementary tactics and strategies are all explored through fun activities, puzzles and game-play. The group meets at Croydon RSL Hall, 6:15pm to 7:15pm on Mondays during school terms.
Prospective members should check our ‘Membership‘ page for details.
Junior Club - Thursdays 6:15pm to 7:15pm . . . . . . .
Our Junior Club is for Primary School aged children who want to play chess at a competitive level. It meets each Thursday during school terms. Normally, we have a group coaching session followed by a tournament game.
Prospective members should check our ‘Membership‘ page for details.
Please see our Learn Chess page for alternatives.
Youth Club - Tuesdays 6:15pm to 7:15pm . . . . . . . .
Our Youth Club is for capable Secondary School aged children and skilled younger players. It meets each Tuesday during school terms. Normally, we have a group coaching session followed by a tournament game.
Prospective members should check our ‘Membership‘ page for details.
Senior Club - Thursdays from 7:30pm . . . . . . . . . . .
Our Senior Club is for adults and capable juniors wanting to play competitive chess. It meets each Thursday during school terms. The focus is on tournament play with occasional coaching nights.
Prospective members should check our ‘Membership‘ page for details.
2024 Presentation Night
& Dinner
6pm on 12th December
Click here for details
Current Senior Club tournament:
2024 Club Championship
17th October to 28th November
Completed
Prize winners published