Wells Chess Club
Wells Autumn Rapidplay Event Saturday 18th Oct 2025
Wells' First Autumn Rapidplay in 2024 was a great success last year and we are hoping for bigger numbers and more great matches this year. This autumn we will have 3 sections, an Open, U1800 and U1500. The prize money has been increased with 1st, 2nd, 3rd as follows:
- Open Section - £200, £130, £70 plus junior and grading prizes of £45
- U1800 Section - £150, £100, £50 plus junior and grading prizes of £35
- U1500 Section - £100. £70, £30 plus junior and grading prizes of £25
The flyer for the event is Here. To book your place and see more details go to the Booking Page.
We look forward to seeing you there!!
Welcome to Wells Chess Club. We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the joys and benefits of chess.
There are 25-30 members of Wells Chess Club with many regularly competing in the Somerset League as well as regional and national tournaments. Our players abilities range from beginners up to 2300. We're pleased to offer coaching from a FIDE trainer and current Somerset Champion, so no matter your skill level, we'll help you improve and have fun.
We are also now confirmed as an ECF Junior Development Pathway Club which is very exciting and see our Junior Club page for more details.
Join us at the White Hart on Sadler Street in Wells every Wednesday from 7.30pm, or attend our Junior Club meeting from 5.30pm to 7pm!
Game of the Month - Dec 2024
Darren Freeman, 1830 vs Matt Goatcher, 1735 (Yeovil V Wells Div 2, 0-1)
