Wells Chess Club
Wells Autumn Rapidplay Event Saturday 18th Oct 2025
It has been another enjoyable and successful Rapidplay Event in Wells. Many thanks to all those who attended and contributed to a great event. There was some great chess on display and some exciting matches in all 3 sections. Prizes are being calculated and those who have prizes will be contacted.
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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 Globe Inn on Priests Row in Wells every Wednesday from 7.30pm, or attend our Junior Club meeting from 5.30pm to 7pm!
Game of the Month - Sept 2025
Jack Rudd, 2248 vs Sasha Matlak, 2235 (Division 1 4NCL, 0-1, FIDE ratings)
A dramatic encounter between two IMs that had a lot of twists and turns, played at Jack's typically rapid pace.
