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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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Two peaceful results on strike night

25 April, 2026

On Thursday, Hendon 3 and Hendon Barnet Knights hosted teams from Willesden and Kings Head respectively. Both matches ended in a tie.

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Mixed bag of league results

18 April, 2026

This week saw three Hendon teams in action in the Middlesex League. On Tuesday, Hendon 4 achieved a very creditable 3–3 tie away against Hackney 2. On Thursday, Hendon 3 won 4–2 away against Kings Head 2. On Friday, Hendon 1 lost 4–2 at home to Muswell Hill 1.

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Hendon 1 beat Hammersmith!

27 March, 2026

This week, Hendon 1 scored their first match win since November, with an emphatic 4½–1½ home victory against Hammersmith 1. Meanwhile, Hendon 4 lost 2–4 to Hammersmith 3.

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