Bridgend Chess Club meet at the Bridgend Tennis & Bowls Club, Church Road, Bridgend, every Monday and Thursday at 7.00pm. New players are always welcome. We run various in-club competitions and also have five teams competing in the East Glamorgan Chess League.

If you like chess why not come along and make new friends, there's no age limit. Young or old all are welcome.

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Our first ever charity tournament will take place on Saturday 21st August 2010. We have chosen to support a local child in Bridgend, who is need of funds that will send her to Austria for some specialist treatment.

Lexi Hailstone, who was born with 1p36 Deletion Syndrome [info] is unable to eat orally and is fed via a tube directly into the stomach. Having already battled meningitis this brave little girl, now two and a half years old, may benefit from a trip to Graz, Austria, where she will undergo physical and psychological therapy.

Entry to the tournament is £5, with all proceeds going to the "Lookout for Lexi" charitable fund. [Entry Form]

Bridgend Lions

We receive tremendous help from the Bridgend Lions, who have supported the Bridgend Junior Rapidplay since its inception.They have provided funding for the venue, trophies and refreshments, they even attend the tournament on the day and help make it the success it is.

The Lions themselves have various fund raising drives, why not click on the image above and visit their website for more information.

Following various discussions the Bridgend Chess Club Championship will revert back to a divisional format.

Initially players from the club will be drawn into each division in a random draw. Each subsequent year, two players will be promoted replacing two relegated players from the Division above.

To see the results of the random draw and more information regarding the Club Championship click here.

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IM Richard Palliser

Bridgend Chess Club's annual Simul & Lecture events continue in November 2010, when IM Richard Palliser is the next titled player to visit our humble chess club. As usual the Simul will take place on the last Sunday of the month, that is Sunday 28th November 2010. The start time will be announced shortly. For more information on our Simuls including this one click here. Book you places now to avoid disappointment.