Edinburgh Chess Club
Edinburgh
Established on the 4th November 1822 and now celebrating its bicentenary year it is not only the oldest chess club in Scotland and the UK but probably the second-oldest club in the world.
Chess games and demonstrations will be taking place during the day.
On display are chess sets, clocks, trophies and the historic library and archives as well as a number of collections of books and scorebooks.
Of especial interest will be manuscripts from the initial correspondence match between Edinburgh and London started exactly 200 years ago where Edinburgh won the Scots Cup on display in the club.
Facilities
Additional Access Information
Please note this buildering does not have wheelchaire access.
Key Information
No booking required though large groups are encouraged to make contact in advance - email: curator@edinburghchessclub.co.uk
Where to find us
Address
- Edinburgh Chess Club
- 1 Alva Street
- Edinburgh
- EH2 4PH