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.
New Memberships
New applicants are being waitlisted for 2025. Please check our ‘New Members‘ page for application details.
2025 Renewal of Membership
Membership fees for 2025 are now due. Details are here.
2024 members were sent an email in the first week of January about membership renewal. If, after checking your Spam folders, you find that you didn’t receive the email, please contact the Secretary (secretary@croydonchess.com).
If you were a member in 2024 and not intending to return in 2024, please let the Secretary know (secretary@croydonchess.com).
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.
2025 Annual General Meeting
7:30pm on Thursday, 30th January
Agenda & relevant documents
Next Senior Club tournament:
2025 Croydon Open
6th February to 20th March
Details – click here