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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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A report on our team chess in 2025-26

19 July, 2026

The Middlesex League has now wrapped up for the 2025–26 season, so here is my annual round-up of our team chess.

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Gautam Jain leads with one round to go

18 July, 2026

On Thursday, Gautam Jain defeated Sanne de Boer to retain his perfect record; he still leads the Club Championship with 5/5. The only person still able to catch him is Elliott Macneil, who beat Alex Funk with Black to move into clear second with 4½/5.

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Gautam Jain takes sole lead

10 July, 2026

Last night, Gautam Jain beat Saniru Atulugamage with the Black pieces to take the sole lead in the Club Championship with 4/4, making him the clear tournament favourite. With just two rounds remaining, can anyone stop him?

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