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Games & Hobbies

Gravesend Chess Club

Gravesend

A long-running chess club that meets weekly in a town centre pub for friendly games and county league matches. Players of any standard can come along and find an opponent.

Before you go

This group is run independently by its organisers, not by InKent. Times, venues and prices can change, so get in touch with the group before your first visit. If the group involves children, ask the organiser about safeguarding.

Details last checked 30 October 2026. Run this group or spotted something out of date? Let us know.

Key details

When
Tuesday evenings from about 7.45pm
Where
The Waterloo Tavern, Wellington Street, Gravesend
Level
All levels

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