Ripon Chess Club 2026-09-06T22:02:38+01:00 David Bonthron https://riponchess.org Your local walk-in chess club David Bonthron https://riponchess.org/your-friendly-local-chess-club.html 2026-09-05T22:49:54+01:00 Come and play some friendly, completely informal chess with us. Everyone is welcome, any age or ability. Bring your own chess set if you like, but we do usually have spare boards available. We meet on Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. in The Portly Pig,… ]]>

Come and play some friendly, completely informal chess with us. Everyone is welcome, any age or ability. Bring your own chess set if you like, but we do usually have spare boards available.

We meet on Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. in The Portly Pig, Kirkgate, Ripon HG4 1PA. Ask at the bar if you are unsure where the action is! Map

On the last Wednesday of each month, we have a knockout competition (from 8 p.m.) to appoint the Pig of the Month. This fabulous trophy could be your pride and joy for a whole month! Just come along and win it!

]]> Ripon Open Chess Tournament David Bonthron https://riponchess.org/ripon-chess-competition.html 2026-09-05T22:17:25+01:00 The second Ripon open chess tournament will start this autumn. It will take the form of a simple knockout, with players making their own arrangements to meet their opponents. The final game and award ceremony will take place in the Portly Pig. If you would… ]]>

The second Ripon open chess tournament will start this autumn.

It will take the form of a simple knockout, with players making their own arrangements to meet their opponents. The final game and award ceremony will take place in the Portly Pig.

If you would like to enter, please email us on contact@riponchess.org.

Watch this space for further information about dates.

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