Level Up Your Game

Level Up Your Game

Level Up Your Game

Scunthorpe Chess Club

Scunthorpe Chess Club

Scunthorpe Chess Club

Join Scunthorpe Chess Club where strategy meets community. Whether you're a beginner learning your first moves or a seasoned player ready to compete, we've got your next move covered.

Join Scunthorpe Chess Club where strategy meets community. Whether you're a beginner learning your first moves or a seasoned player ready to compete, we've got your next move covered.

Join Scunthorpe Chess Club where strategy meets community. Whether you're a beginner learning your first moves or a seasoned player ready to compete, we've got your next move covered.

White to move
Legal moves: 20
50-move: 0 • Move: 1

Test Your Game

Test Your Game

Test Your Game

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting to learn the moves, our “Test Your Game” section is the perfect place to sharpen your skills. Challenge yourself with puzzles, explore strategic openings, and discover new ways to outthink your opponent. It’s your chance to practise, improve, and enjoy the art of chess — one clever move at a time.

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting to learn the moves, our “Test Your Game” section is the perfect place to sharpen your skills. Challenge yourself with puzzles, explore strategic openings, and discover new ways to outthink your opponent. It’s your chance to practise, improve, and enjoy the art of chess — one clever move at a time.

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting to learn the moves, our “Test Your Game” section is the perfect place to sharpen your skills. Challenge yourself with puzzles, explore strategic openings, and discover new ways to outthink your opponent. It’s your chance to practise, improve, and enjoy the art of chess — one clever move at a time.

A Personal Message

A Personal Message

A Personal Message

Hello and welcome to Scunthorpe Chess Club (Live for Chess)! I’m Jo, and it’s a joy to guide a space where chess brings people together—whether you're just learning your first opening or sharpening your tournament tactics. Our club is built on camaraderie as much as strategy: you’ll find laughter, learning, and the warmth of a community cheering you on. We host weekly meetups, variants nights, and even tournaments—so whether you're a parent looking for something engaging for your child, or an adult eager to play and connect, you belong here. See you over the board!

Hello and welcome to Scunthorpe Chess Club (Live for Chess)! I’m Jo, and it’s a joy to guide a space where chess brings people together—whether you're just learning your first opening or sharpening your tournament tactics. Our club is built on camaraderie as much as strategy: you’ll find laughter, learning, and the warmth of a community cheering you on. We host weekly meetups, variants nights, and even tournaments—so whether you're a parent looking for something engaging for your child, or an adult eager to play and connect, you belong here. See you over the board!

Hello and welcome to Scunthorpe Chess Club (Live for Chess)! I’m Jo, and it’s a joy to guide a space where chess brings people together—whether you're just learning your first opening or sharpening your tournament tactics. Our club is built on camaraderie as much as strategy: you’ll find laughter, learning, and the warmth of a community cheering you on. We host weekly meetups, variants nights, and even tournaments—so whether you're a parent looking for something engaging for your child, or an adult eager to play and connect, you belong here. See you over the board!

Our Story Through the Years

Founded with a shared passion for the game, Scunthorpe Chess Club (Live for Chess) has grown into a vibrant community where players of all ages and abilities come together. Over the years, we’ve welcomed complete beginners, casual players, and seasoned competitors — each bringing their own unique style to the board.

From friendly games on quiet evenings to exciting tournament matches, our club has always been about more than just chess. It’s about friendship, learning, and the joy of testing your mind against a worthy opponent. Whether you’re here to improve your game or simply enjoy the atmosphere, you’ll find a place in our history — and our future.

2016

2016

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2017

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2018

2018

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2019

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2020

2020

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2021

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2022

2022

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2023

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2024

2024

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2025

2025

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Where We Meet

Where We Meet

Where We Meet

Our home is Brumby Hall Sports & Social Club, part of the Appleby Frodingham club on Ashby Road, Scunthorpe. It’s a warm and welcoming venue with plenty of space for matches, coaching, and casual games.

We meet in the comfortable club lounge, where there’s easy seating, good lighting, and refreshments available. There’s also ample parking on-site and the venue is fully accessible.

Whether you’re coming for your first visit or you’re a regular player, you’ll find it easy to settle in and feel at home. Just bring yourself (and maybe a curious friend!) — we’ll provide the boards, pieces, and friendly opponents.

📍 Address: Brumby Hall Sports & Social Club, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe

Our home is Brumby Hall Sports & Social Club, part of the Appleby Frodingham club on Ashby Road, Scunthorpe. It’s a warm and welcoming venue with plenty of space for matches, coaching, and casual games.

We meet in the comfortable club lounge, where there’s easy seating, good lighting, and refreshments available. There’s also ample parking on-site and the venue is fully accessible.

Whether you’re coming for your first visit or you’re a regular player, you’ll find it easy to settle in and feel at home. Just bring yourself (and maybe a curious friend!) — we’ll provide the boards, pieces, and friendly opponents.

📍 Address: Brumby Hall Sports & Social Club, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe

Our home is Brumby Hall Sports & Social Club, part of the Appleby Frodingham club on Ashby Road, Scunthorpe. It’s a warm and welcoming venue with plenty of space for matches, coaching, and casual games.

We meet in the comfortable club lounge, where there’s easy seating, good lighting, and refreshments available. There’s also ample parking on-site and the venue is fully accessible.

Whether you’re coming for your first visit or you’re a regular player, you’ll find it easy to settle in and feel at home. Just bring yourself (and maybe a curious friend!) — we’ll provide the boards, pieces, and friendly opponents.

📍 Address: Brumby Hall Sports & Social Club, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe

Timetable

Timetable

Timetable

♟ Beginners Club
A friendly, no-pressure space to learn the basics, ask questions, and build your confidence. Perfect if you’ve never played before or are returning after a break.

♟ Beginners Club
A friendly, no-pressure space to learn the basics, ask questions, and build your confidence. Perfect if you’ve never played before or are returning after a break.

♟ Beginners Club
A friendly, no-pressure space to learn the basics, ask questions, and build your confidence. Perfect if you’ve never played before or are returning after a break.

♟ Children’s Club
Fun, engaging sessions for young players, with a focus on learning through play. We cover key strategies, puzzles, and even introduce exciting chess variants to keep things fresh.

♟ Children’s Club
Fun, engaging sessions for young players, with a focus on learning through play. We cover key strategies, puzzles, and even introduce exciting chess variants to keep things fresh.

♟ Children’s Club
Fun, engaging sessions for young players, with a focus on learning through play. We cover key strategies, puzzles, and even introduce exciting chess variants to keep things fresh.

♟ Adult Club
Our main club night for all adult players — casual games, league matches, and the chance to test yourself against a wide range of styles and abilities.

♟ Adult Club
Our main club night for all adult players — casual games, league matches, and the chance to test yourself against a wide range of styles and abilities.

♟ Adult Club
Our main club night for all adult players — casual games, league matches, and the chance to test yourself against a wide range of styles and abilities.

📅 Session Times:

  • Beginners: [Insert day & time]

  • Children’s Club: [Insert day & time]

  • Adult Club: [Insert day & time]

📅 Session Times:

  • Beginners: [Insert day & time]

  • Children’s Club: [Insert day & time]

  • Adult Club: [Insert day & time]

📅 Session Times:

  • Beginners: [Insert day & time]

  • Children’s Club: [Insert day & time]

  • Adult Club: [Insert day & time]

Prices

Prices

Prices

Our goal is to keep chess accessible for everyone in the community while covering the essential costs of running the club.

  • Regular Sessions: £2.50 per person, per hour-long session.

  • Special Events & Camps: Prices vary depending on the event. We occasionally run multi-day camps, tournaments, and themed chess nights — fees for these are set individually.

Your contributions go directly toward:

  • Covering the venue hire.

  • Maintaining and upgrading boards, pieces, clocks, and other equipment.

  • Supporting new initiatives and improvements for members.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy chess in a welcoming environment — and your support helps make that possible.

Our goal is to keep chess accessible for everyone in the community while covering the essential costs of running the club.

  • Regular Sessions: £2.50 per person, per hour-long session.

  • Special Events & Camps: Prices vary depending on the event. We occasionally run multi-day camps, tournaments, and themed chess nights — fees for these are set individually.

Your contributions go directly toward:

  • Covering the venue hire.

  • Maintaining and upgrading boards, pieces, clocks, and other equipment.

  • Supporting new initiatives and improvements for members.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy chess in a welcoming environment — and your support helps make that possible.

Our goal is to keep chess accessible for everyone in the community while covering the essential costs of running the club.

  • Regular Sessions: £2.50 per person, per hour-long session.

  • Special Events & Camps: Prices vary depending on the event. We occasionally run multi-day camps, tournaments, and themed chess nights — fees for these are set individually.

Your contributions go directly toward:

  • Covering the venue hire.

  • Maintaining and upgrading boards, pieces, clocks, and other equipment.

  • Supporting new initiatives and improvements for members.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy chess in a welcoming environment — and your support helps make that possible.

Get in Touch

Whether you’d like to join us for a session, ask about upcoming events, or simply find out more about the club, we’d love to hear from you.

Chess Variations

Chess Variations

Chess Variations

Anti-Chess

The goal here is the opposite of normal chess — you try to lose all your pieces! Captures are compulsory, and the strategies can be surprisingly tricky.

White to move
Free move
Pieces — W: 16 • B: 16
50-move: 0 • Move: 1
White to move
Win by moving your king to d4/e4/d5/e5
Legal moves: 20
50-move: 0 • Move: 1

King of the Hill

Win by getting your king to one of the four central squares. It’s fast-paced and forces you to think about king movement in a whole new way.

Three-Check Chess

Instead of checkmating, your aim is to check your opponent’s king three times. Quick games and bold attacks are the name of the game.

Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Reverse Chess

Similar to Anti-Chess, but with its own set of rules and quirks — great for testing your creativity.

Bughouse

Played in pairs, where captured pieces from your board can be passed to your teammate to drop into play. It’s chaotic, social, and loads of fun.

Coming Soon

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