News & Updates
Annual General Meeting 2026
A review of our most successful season yet. Memorable moments from the committee, members, and friends who make Medway Chess Club a leading community for the game.
Finals here we come!
It was a very hot Saturday afternoon to be playing chess inside at English Martyrs'. The club secretary, Jedda, was as always a very accomodating hostess. Securing the hall for a weekend fixture to ensure the young players of Petswood & Orpington could avoid travelling the distance on a weekday evening. They were welcomed to platters of sandwiches and fruit and almost forcibly hydrated.
Jaydon secured an early win on board 3 to settle the nerves. Unfortunately it wasn't long until Petswood equalised on board 4 and board 1 tied bringing the score to 1.5-1.5. It all came down to Conal on the second board, who seemed to not mind the scortching heat as he battled it out with his opponent. Playing nearly 100 moves into a tense endgame with only a minute on the clock. Finally managing to trade off everything, securing the draw and a spot in the finals.
Many congratulations to them for becoming the 5th Medway team to secure an opportunity to fight for silverware!
They will be joining teams from the club competing for the Stevenson, En Passant, Harvey and Tom Fuller cups. Of the 84 players that will be at Our Lady Of Crays Church on the 30th of May, 26 of them will be from Medway. Whatever the result on the day, that is in an incredible feat. Well done all.
23rd May 2026
Semifinals here we come
Following a strong performance last night by Medway 4 in the En Passant vs Rainham. Medway Chess club have now made it to the semifinals of all 8 leagues!
From the Foundation all the way to the County. Including home semifinals in the Intro, En Passant, Stevenson and Lewis Cups where we are the MidKent area champions 2025/26.
Lets see if we can make it through to some finals!
We kick off this years semis with the first team playing at Lewisham in the County Cup on the 22nd of April. Other fixtures are still being arranged, you can check for updates here.
16th April 2026
Shreyas Royal Simultaneous Exhibition
The young Grand Master will be visiting Medway Chess Club on Saturday the 25th of April to take part in a simultanous exhibition where he will play up to 30 players at the same time.
Our last guest was GM Sergei Tiviakov who saw club members achieve 2 wins and 2 draws (and many losses). Will we be able to achieve another great result?
16th April 2026