Chess in London

Details last checked 3 October 2026. Opening hours and visitor policies change, so check the venue's own page before you go. For tournaments, see our London guide.

Chess club

London MindSports Centre (Hammersmith Chess Club)

A purpose-built chess hall with a licensed cafe and bar, chess sets and digital clocks, with club nights and beginner and junior sessions.

Address:
London MindSports Centre, 21-23 Dalling Road, Hammersmith, London W6 0JD
Visitors:
The club welcomes first-time visitors, and committee members help newcomers settle in. No fee information was found.
Hours:
Monday 17:00–22:30 (club night 19:00–22:30) and Thursday 19:00–22:30.

Official pageChecked 3 October 2026

Museum

British Museum (Lewis chessmen)

The museum holds part of the Lewis chessmen, the 12th-century walrus-ivory pieces found on the Isle of Lewis in 1831. The rest are in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.

Address:
Great Russell Street, London
Visitors:
Check the museum's website for opening hours and any charges.

Official pageChecked 3 October 2026