Welcome to Cardiff Chess Club! One of the largest chess clubs in Wales. Our club brings together chess enthusiasts of all levels for casual and competitive play.

Cardiff Chess Club is a not-for-profit organisation run by member volunteers. We have been promoting and supporting chess in Cardiff and the surrounding areas for over 140 years. We welcome players of all ages and skill levels. Anyone is welcome to become playing members of the club, but we are unable to provide formal lessons or coaching.

The club meets every Wednesday evening at the YMCA Plas from around 19:00 and finishes at 22:00. Rated games begin at 19:30, with a separate room available for casual play. If this is your first visit, we recommend arriving by 19:15 if possible, so we can explain how everything works and help you settle in before the rated games begin.

During June, July and August, we’ll be running our free annual Summer Programme every Wednesday, with fun chess events each week. Click here for more information.

There is very limited parking space at the YMCA, we would recommend parking in The Parade CF24 3GP or East Grove CF24 3AE. There are parking meters, but it’s free after 6pm.

Membership Rates:
Your first few weeks are free, giving you the chance to experience the club and see if it’s right for you.