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.
Membership 2026
Applying for membership in 2026? Please see the ‘Membership‘ page.
Next week at CCC 2026 Activity Calendars
14 Sep Beginners’ Club – final night for term 3
15 Sep Youth Club – Firouzja Blitz R 4-6
17 Sep Junior Club – Firouzja Blitz R 4-6
17 Sep Senior Club – Spring Cup R5/5 final night for Term 3.
The club takes a break for 2 weeks over the school holidays and we resume the week beginning Monday 5th October.
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.
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.
Current Senior Club tournament:
2026 Spring Cup
20 August to 17 September
R4 results published
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Next Senior Club tournament:
2026 Club Championship
15 October to 26 November
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