Welcome to
Ashton Community Chess Club

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IM LECTURE


4 DECEMBER - 7:30pm


A lecture by an IM - have a word with Dave if you would like to take part.


CHESS CAMP


13 DECEMBER - 10:00-14:00


Speak to Dave if you would like to attend (and what topic you would like to cover)

EJCOA Qualifier


15 March 2026


Details and how to enter

HERE


WHO ARE WE

A Chess Club specifically for those under the age of 18



About Us

COME AND VISIT

Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre

Broadoak Road

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL6 8RS

Contact Us

CLUB NEWS

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17 December - 6:00-10:00pm

Club Christmas Party

Chess and Sandwiches

Let David know if you can attend

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30 Nov

Well done to the 1st Team beating Urmston on Weds.

19 November

Well done to the C Team beating Bolton 3

CHESSABLE BLOG

As well as our own fantastic Blog another good source of chess ramblings can be found on the Chessable website - here is a LINK


When do we meet ?


We meet every Wednesday (including school holidays) from 6:30pm - 9:00pm 


Cost is £2.00 per session


Refreshments are available to purchase on the night.

MATCHES - NEXT FIXTURES


We will be entering Teams in the Manchester and Stockport Leagues this year.


Manchester League:


WAHLTUCH CUP - 


DIVISION B -  15 Dec - Blue Club 1 v Ashton 1


DIVISION C -  11 Dec - Swinton&Worsley 3 v Ashton 2


DIVISION D -  3 Dec - Ashton 3 v Chorlton 3


DIVISION E -  10 Dec - Ashton 4 v Bury 2


CHESS TOURNAMENTS

The ECF website has a list of tournaments and congress events if you wish to test yourself over the board rather than online.


https://www.englishchess.org.uk/events/