London Chess League

Proudly serving the capital's chess players since 1886, we have six divisions and two knockout competitions and we cater for players of all levels and ages.

[London Chess League @ll_chess]

Poll time... 👀

Would you support the idea of a London-wide Rapidplay or Blitz League?

Similar to existing London League setup, only with different time controls and no adjournments.
Let us know what you think... and please Retweet! 👍🏼

[Hammersmith Chess @hammer_chess]

🚨Pleased to say that Hammersmith has opened an account on Bluesky. 🚨

We will be posting to both accounts for the time being, and will review the long term plan soon.

We would be delighted if our friends and followers on this platform joined us!

https://t.co/Zb058BxRyW

[Gastón Franco @GatoFranco90]

My girlfriend just asked me if I'm planning to play chess until I'm in my 40s or something.

Girl, how do I explain this game to you...

[Hammersmith Chess @hammer_chess]

Not quite names in lights, but great to see the significance of our result last week 👍🏼 well done to all involved, and of course @TelegraphChess @PeinECFcampaign @Telegraph

[Christopher Skulte @ChrisSkulte]

Breaking News!! 🚨 Hammer continues to break new barriers in chess - where none thought possible! 🤩

After the amazing win by @richtwickchess against us in the Eastman cup knockout competition, the team rallied and are the first club to beat Wood Green in maybe 15 years?!

You have to love the beauty of club chess sometimes. So proud of this team and club. 🔨 🔨 🔨

[Richmond & Twickenham Chess Club @richtwickchess]

More good news, this time from our London League team. In other LL news, Hammersmith beat Wood Green. Does anyone know when WG last lost a LL match?

[London Chess League @ll_chess]

@hammer_chess A historic win in the LL - many congratulations to @hammer_chess

[Hammersmith Chess @hammer_chess]

Hammersmith Wins!

Despite being heavily outrated against a team with 7 GMs, our heroes defeated Wood Green 4.5-3.5 in a thrilling match!

A truly historic night for London Chess with a result that finally breaks what must be one of the longest undefeated streaks in history!

[Hammersmith Chess @hammer_chess]

Hammersmith currently 3.5-1.5 up against the UK Parliamentary Chess Club. Official opening ceremony has Andy Slaughter MP. playing e4 against Hammersmith Club Secretary, Adam Cranston.

[Hammersmith Chess @hammer_chess]

Hammersmith also follows a very strict dress code! 😄

[Hammersmith Chess @hammer_chess]

Be warned! Russian app, steals your data... #faceapp

[London Chess League @ll_chess]

The final numbers are in. Wanstead are the only mover at this stage, but the final roll call looks as follows:
1. @hammer_chess
2. @BatterseaChess
3. @ChessHackney
4. Wanstead & Woodford
5. Athenaeum
6. @MetChessClub
7. Cavendish
8. @KingsHeadchess
9. Streatham
10. @GLChess

[BritishChessNews @BritishChess]

@elgransenor1 @ginger_gm 2278 players are registered to play in the @ll_chess It was 2079 for the previous season and 1921 for the season before that.

2379 different players have played since 2011 when detailed records began.

[Hammersmith Chess @hammer_chess]

BREAKING: momentus news coming out of the London League AGM last night...

All games move to 75 minutes with a 15 sec increment. Adjournments are dead & buried* 🎉🔨🔨

*unless both players agree to Slow Play format

HUGE progress & thanks to everyone who has helped lobby! 👍🏼

[Hammersmith Chess @hammer_chess]

HUGE night at the Summer League in Battersea. A full house, plus special guests from Lübeck Chess Club too 🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

#IchBinEinLübecker

[SummerChessLeague @SCLchess]

Tonight we have visitors from Germany - a team from the Luebecker Chess Club 1873. It is one of the largest chess clubs in germany with over 200 members #summerchess

[Lewisham Chess Club @LewishamChess]

4.7 AGM of @ll_chess 7pm in Citadines Hotel, Holborn. The indefatigable Brian Williams is retiring soon after many yrs of selfless volunteering to keep the league running; volunteers are urgently needed. All clubs who play in LCL should be there to vote https://t.co/ndFmel9n78

[Battersea Chess Club ♞♜♛♚ @BatterseaChess]

Wood Green, we’re coming for you! Battersea cap stellar @ll_chess season with best finish since WW2 broke out #playchessinlondon https://t.co/q4f3t8EOXE

[Howard Turner @hturner40]

What faces a new team in Division 4 of the London Chess League (@LewishamChess @ll_chess @adcraig20): https://t.co/sFEDhmCdX9

[Hammersmith Chess @hammer_chess]

Hammers on Tour 🔨🔨🔨

#wroclaw #Poland #polski 🇲🇨

[Hammersmith Chess @hammer_chess]

The 2019 annual Hammer jolly to foreign shores commences this weekend!

We’re heading East - to Wroclaw, Poland 🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🔨🔨🔨♟♟♟

#wroclaw #poland #hammersontour