External Resources
A mix of chess related resources from across the web for information, instruction and entertainment.
Outside the Game - Interview with Shreyas Royal.
Get to know Shreyas Royal, our highest rated player. This short (just over 5 minute) video was produced by the International Olympic Committee.
Chess Fever
A romantic comedy silent film from the Soviet Union in 1925 (duration 20 minutes). Features appearances from leading players of the time including world champion Capablanca and British Master Fred Dewhirst Yates (six times British Champion)
Power Play Chess
A short video of grandmaster Daniel King analysing a final round game from the Hammersmith Chess Congress 2022 between Andy Hayler and Oliver Petrick.
English Chess Federation (ECF) rating database
Middlesex County Chess Association (MCCA)
Central London Chess League
Hillingdon Chess League
Middlesex Chess League
London Chess League and also here.
Chess Puzzles
A website dedicated to chess puzzles and tactics training with a clean user interface making it very suitable for mobiles.
Organic Chess
Although West London Chess Club welcomes younger members, Organic Chess is an entirely separate junior club which also meets at Chiswick Town Hall on Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Tuition is given by FIDE Trainer and WFM Meri Grigoryan.
A Kid's Guide to Playing Chess
A collection of chess related links to articles including history, famous players and good etiquette.
Big Game Hunter
The purveyor of very large chess sets suitable for gardens.
The Kaoori Chess Company
Quality chess sets and timers.