Wells Chess Club
3rd Wells Autumn Rapidplay - 24th Oct 2026
We are pleased to announce that we are once again hosting a Wells Autumn Rapidplay event at Wells Town Hall. This year it will be on Saturday 24th October.
We are looking forward to seeing lots of familiar faces as well as some new ones and plenty of great chess too. For more information and registration go to the Congress Page below.
Wells Chess returns to The White Hart!
Wells Chess Club are returning to the White Hart Inn(opens in new tab) on Sadler Street for the new season ahead. The Junior Section run by Sasha Matlak will be relocating to the Portway Anexxe. 9th September will be the first week of the new season.
There are 20-25 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 previous Somerset and West of England 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.
Game of the Month - May 2026
Sebastien Chua, 2159 vs Leon Nelson, 2092 (Round 4, Frome Congress Open Section, 0-1, FIDE ratings)
A great match from Leon on his way to the Somerset Championships in May. His 4th round win showing great calmness in the face of the initial aggression from White.
