Thornaby Chess Club Mission Statement

Thornaby Chess Club aims to be the biggest, best and friendliest chess club in the Cleveland Chess Association and the surrounding area.

This will be achieved by the adoption of the following principles:

1) To provide members of the Thornaby Chess Club wishing to play chess with a forum in which to do so. This includes competitive league chess, internal club tournaments and fun friendly games with other members.

2) To teach the basic understanding of the rules of chess for beginners as well as analysis and tactics for more advanced players.

3) To provide opportunities for junior (aged under 18) players in our area of all levels to learn the game, take part in local junior events and a pathway to eventually join our club.

4) To promote chess and the club to members, potential members and the community in as many ways as practically possible including online and in local events and media.

Our full constitution is here


The start of one of our regular quick play events.
Thornaby juniors often win several age groups in local junior events.