Membership

Join Stonehaven Chess Club

Stonehaven Chess Club welcomes players of all levels! Whether you’re a casual player or a dedicated competitor, we offer flexible membership options to suit your needs. Join us and become part of a growing community passionate about chess.

Membership Options

Pay and Play (£5 per session)

Perfect if you want to play casually, can’t attend every week, or simply want to try the club before committing to full membership.

Adults: £5 per club night
Under-18s: FREE

Pay & Play includes:
- Weekly Wednesday club nights
- Casual chess
- Dynamic Ladder
- Blitz Championship events
- Rapid and blitz chess
- Coaching, analysis and other informal club activities
There is no annual commitment – simply pay £5 when you attend.

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Full Membership

Full membership is aimed at regular players who want to take part fully in Stonehaven Chess Club and represent the club in competitive chess.

Adults: £150 per season
Juniors (Under 18): £75 per season

Adult membership can also be paid by standing order at £15 per month for 10 months.

There is no additional weekly attendance fee for full members.

Full membership includes everything available through Pay & Play, plus:

Entry to the Stonehaven Club Championship
Eligibility to represent Stonehaven in the North East League
Eligibility to represent Stonehaven in the Scottish National Chess League (SNCL)
Eligibility for other club team competitions and friendly matches
Full club membership and AGM voting rights
Access to special club events, including visiting titled players and simultaneous exhibitions where these can be arranged within club finances

For regular players, full membership provides excellent value across a season running from August through to June.

Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You?

Just come along!

There is no requirement to commit to full membership before joining us. New and returning players are very welcome to attend on a Pay & Play basis and see what the club is like.

We meet every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm at the Sea Cadet Unit, 1 Marischal Street, Stonehaven.

Whether you’re looking for competitive league chess, want to improve your game, or simply fancy a few games and a chat on a Wednesday evening, you’ll be very welcome.