Pull up a chair.
Apply to join our target line-up of 10 or more members. You don't have to be a grandmaster—players of every ability are welcome.
WOKING & THE SURROUNDING AREA · STRICTLY 18+
Woking’s social
speed-chess league.
Good company. Bad moves. Great chess.
Five minutes on the clock. A few drinks. Absolutely no guarantee the best player wins.
A social speed-chess league for adults of all abilities around Woking. Meet your opponent, share a drink and embrace the unexpected. We’re aiming to bring together 10 or more members and start playing in the New Year, early 2027.
Join the league ↗How it works ↓THE WOKING
♞
BLUNDER
CLUB.
CLUB.
5 MINUTES EACH / ANYONE'S GAME
ALL ABILITIES♟FIVE-MINUTE CHESS♟LOCAL PEOPLE♟UNEXPECTED RESULTS
LESS FORMALITY. MORE PERSONALITY.
How our Woking
chess league works.
Find your meeting spot.
Agree a mutually suitable time and location with your opponent around Woking. There’s no fixed venue or weekly club night.
Expect the unexpected.
Play after a few drinks, with five minutes per player. The clock adds pressure, the blunders add drama, and the results count towards the league. Everyone plays every other member twice: once as White and once as Black.
The first season starts here.
We’re aiming for 10+ members, with the first games planned for early 2027. Each member plays everyone else twice—one game with the white pieces and one with the black pieces.
After that, we hope to run two or three leagues each year. Exact dates and season lengths will be confirmed once we know who’s joining.
The house rules
18+ only. Alcohol is part of the format; excessive drinking is not the aim. No required number of drinks. Know your limits, respect your opponent and arrange a safe journey home.
Win: 1 point · Draw: ½ point · Loss: 0 points
Five minutes each. No increment.
EVERY BLUNDER COUNTS
League table & results.
Match results are maintained by the organiser. Standings update from recorded games.
| Position | Player | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NeilFrog | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Equal points share a position. No tie-break rule has been agreed yet.
Recent results
No matches recorded yet.
YOUR NEXT GOOD NIGHT OUT
Make your
first move.
Fancy meeting local people over drinks and a fast game of chess? Tell Neil a little about yourself.
Questions? neil@velvet-revival.co.uk
BEFORE YOUR FIRST MOVE
Joining the league.
Do I need to be an experienced chess player?
No. Beginners, casual players and experienced players are welcome. The league is for adults aged 18 and over who want friendly competition and a chance to meet people around Woking.
Where and when do we play?
There is no fixed venue or weekly club night. You and your opponent agree a mutually suitable time and location around Woking.
How do I contact my opponent?
Neil, the league organiser, will introduce opponents directly so you can arrange your matches. Player contact details are not published on this website.
How does the chess format work?
Each player has five minutes, with no increment. Everyone plays everyone else twice, once as White and once as Black. A win earns 1 point, a draw ½ point and a loss 0 points.
When does the first league start?
We’re aiming for early 2027 with 10 or more members. We hope to run two or three leagues a year; exact dates and season lengths will be confirmed once the line-up is known.
How do I apply?
Complete the application form. It prepares a message in your email app: review it and press Send to apply. You can also email neil@velvet-revival.co.uk directly with any questions.
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