Where and when does Stratford Chess Club meet?

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Stratford Chess Club meets in person every Tuesday from 19:30 onwards at Venture House, Avenue Farm Industrial Estate, Birmingham Rd, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0HR. It also meets online on chess.com every Thursday at 19:00 for a Swiss-style, three-round tournament. Anyone is welcome, from complete beginners to Grandmasters.

In-person meetings

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Day Tuesday
Start time 19:30 onwards
Venue Venture House, Avenue Farm Industrial Estate, Birmingham Rd, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0HR

The club describes itself as a place for friendly games, club competitions, and teams that play against other chess clubs. If you are deciding whether a Tuesday visit is worth it, the format is flexible: you can turn up for casual games or get involved in competitive play.

Online meetings

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Platform chess.com
Day Thursday
Start time 19:00
Format Swiss-style tournament, 3 rounds

The Thursday online event is a separate way to take part if you cannot attend in person or want extra games during the week.

Getting there and getting involved

  • The club website has a HOW TO FIND US page in its navigation, which is the intended place to check for directions to the venue.
  • New members are explicitly welcomed, regardless of playing strength.
  • To join or ask about taking part, the club asks you to email [email protected].

Practical points before you go

  • Arrive from 19:30 onwards on a Tuesday; the venue is on the Avenue Farm Industrial Estate, so use the postcode CV37 0HR for routing.
  • For the Thursday online tournament, you need a chess.com account and to be online by 19:00.
  • Membership and subscription details are handled separately from simply turning up — the site has MEMBERSHIP DETAILS and a MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION page if you decide to join formally.
  • The club also lists fixtures, results, and news on the site, useful if you want to follow teams or competitions before committing.