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We are a thriving, friendly and successful chess club in North-West London.

Hendon offers a wide range of chess-playing opportunities, for players of all ages and levels. We are proud to have been part of London’s chess community for over 75 years!

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Jonathan Rubeck wins March Blitz!

15 March, 2025

Our FIDE Blitz tournament on 6th March was won by Hendon member Jonathan Rubeck with 5½/6. Congratulations to him!

This week in the Middlesex League, our fourth team defeated Ealing 2, while our junior team narrowly lost to Harrow 2.

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Hendon 3 win against the odds at Hammersmith!

22 February, 2025

On Thursday, two Hendon teams visited the MindSports Centre to face opposition from Hammersmith. While our junior team lost 4–2, Hendon 3 pulled off a fantastic victory against the odds!

On the same evening, at the Cumberland Club, we held one of our irregular FIDE Rapid tournaments. This was won jointly by our very own Peter Hazell, and by visitor Felix Johnson, who both scored a perfect 4/4.

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Juniors defeat Muswell Hill 2 at home

20 February, 2025

Last Thursday, our junior team Hendon Barnet Knights welcomed visitors Muswell Hill 2 to the Cumberland Club, and achieved a remarkable 5–1 victory!

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