Welcome to Castlehill Chess Club!

The largest and most active chess club in Dundee. For beginners to Masters, Juniors to adults. We’re always looking for new members – our membership is rapidly expanding!. We have male and female members, the young and the old. Coaching is available.
We also have our own dedicated “World Wide Online Chess Club” so no matter where in the world you are, you can become a member and play in our online competitions!

If you want to improve your chess, play casual chess, league chess, or any kind of chess, our club normally meets every Thursday throughout the year (Except Christmas). Doors open at 7:15pm and play starts from 7:30pm.

If you are local to the Dundee area, a student at Dundee or Abertay Universities or you are interested in playing online, please complete this “FORM” and we will be in touch with you (remember to check your spam emails!). We welcome players of all ages and level of ability.

SNCL: Dundee City A are double Champions on the final event of the campaign!

April 28th, 2025

SEASON 2024-25 SNCL (Scottish National Chess League) Sunday 27th April 25 Round 9 (last) + the Scottish team lighting tournament Dundee City teams are a joint venture between Castlehill CC & Dundee CC Division 1 The final Round of this season’s SNCL took place on Sunday 27th April. This season has been the 2nd to be run over 9 Rounds instead of 7. It has been a long journey, but what a final round we had, with unbelievable drama and outcome! Leaders and strong favourites for the division one title was Dunfermline who only needed a draw to win the title. Up stepped the ultimate warriors of[...]

The 4th George Pyrich OTB Allegro Championship Series took place at Castlehill Chess Club, on Thursday 27th February 25, 7:30pm.

February 28th, 2025

The George Pyrich OTB Allegro Championship Series 24-25 The 4th George Pyrich OTB Allegro Championship Series took place at Castlehill Chess Club, on Thursday 27th February 25, 7:30pm. Format: 5 round Swiss, 15 minutes each player It was another number crunching turnout at the Castlehill leg of the George Pyrich Allegro Championship Series, with a record breaking 48 players on the night! The biggest turnout at Castlehill, but just short of the Dundee record! Castlehill had the capacity to hold up to 60+ players, so still room for more! There was plenty of space between seats and the tables were set out Dundee Congress style! CLUBS[...]

SNCL (Scottish National Chess League) Sunday 23rd February 25 Round 5 & 6

February 28th, 2025

SEASON 2024-25 SNCL (Scottish National Chess League) Sunday 23rd February 25 Round 5 & 6 Dundee City teams are a joint venture by Castlehill CC & Dundee CC. Report by Alastair Dawson As New Year faded over the horizon, the four chess teams from Dundee City sought renewed success in this season’s SNCL. Like many things in life, it did not go to plan. ROUND 5 – 10am Division One Dunfermline Knights (2108) 4 – 1 (2178) Dundee City A In the morning, our A-team suffered a rare 4-1 defeat against leaders Dunfermline Knights – on this occasion they experienced three board defeats with only FM Rishi Vijayakumar and David Findlay[...]

A One Day Allegro To Mark 50 Years Of The Club

February 25th, 2025

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the first incarnation of Castlehill Chess Club. To celebrate this milestone the club is running a one day/6 round allegro on Saturday 21st June. We hope that past as well as current members will take part, reconnect with old friends and meet some new. This event is not limited to Castlehill/ex-Castlehill members – all are welcome to join us in this celebration. For more information see our (temporary) dedicated website - https://sites.google.com/view/castlehillallegro , Our normal club night premises are not available so this event will take place at the RPC (Regional Performance Centre for sport) in Caird Park. In addition[...]

The 3rd George Pyrich OTB Allegro Championship Series 24-25 - Dundee CC

January 28th, 2025

The George Pyrich OTB Allegro Championship Series 24-25 The 3rd George Pyrich OTB Allegro Championship Series took place at Dundee Chess Club, on Monday 27th January 25, 7:30pm. Format: 5 round Swiss, 15 minutes each player It was another number crunching turnout for the Dundee leg of the George Pyrich Allegro Championship Series, with a record breaking 51 players on the night! Yes, I said 51 players! Players old and new were just coming out of the woodwork! The good news is, there was still room for more! Congratulations to George Marwan Vayanos (St Andrews) on winning the Dundee leg with a perfect 5 out of[...]

4NCL (Nations Chess League) PLAY-OFF FINAL REPORT

December 18th, 2024

SEASON 2024-25 4NCL (Nations Chess League) SEASON 2024-25 Tues 17th Dec 24 – 7:30pm Season 10 – Play-offs – Div 1 Final Time-Controls – 45 minutes + 15 seconds increments Dundee City B (1989) 1 – 3 (2123) Wessex Some Stars A Oh so close, yet so far! All the matches could have gone either way at one time, but alas, it was not to be our time and congratulations to Wessex Some Stars A who were worthy winners on the night! In a division full of quality “A” teams, including our own past champions, Dundee City A, for any “B” team to be fighting for the division one[...]

April 29, 2025

4NCL Online Season 11, Finals

Starts: 7:30 pm

May 1, 2025

OTB Quick-Play Grand Prix Rd 1

Starts: 7:30 pm

May 4, 2025

Online Junior Club Championship Rd 5

Starts: 10:00 am

May 6, 2025

Online Quick-Play Grand Prix Rd 1

Starts: 7:30 pm

May 8, 2025

OTB Bob Dunn Summer Championship Rd 1

Starts: 7:30 pm

May 15, 2025

OTB Club Championship Rd 3

Starts: 7:30 pm

May 25, 2025

Castlehill Summer Online Championship Rd 1

Starts: 10:00 am

June 1, 2025

Online Last Person Standing - Q/F deadline

Starts: 10:00 am

Full calendar here.

CASTLEHILL COMPETITION & TROPHY WINNERS 2023-24
Updated: 25/12/24
Congratulations to all winners!

OTB
Club Champion: Vladyslav Drabych
Club U1600 Winner: Ray Noble
Random Knockout Champion: Vladyslav Drabych
Bob Dunn Summer Champion: Vladyslav Drabych & Alisdair McLeod
Quick-Play Champion: Vladyslav Drabych
Ian McNab Memorial Champions: Vladyslav Drabych
Junior Champion: Matthew Hunter (J15)
Bob Clapham Award: Alisdair McLeod

ONLINE
Club Champion: Andre Babin
Summer Champion: Iain Sneddon
Last Person Standing: Rishi Vijayakumar J13)
Quick-Play Champion: Matthew Hunter (J15)
Junior Champion: Matthew Hunter (J15)

Checkout our website for all the details!

On our website we have a searchable database of games by Castlehill Members.
You can go through the games or download them.
To go to our database you click “Club Info” in main menu and then “View Club Games“.
Or alternatively click “HERE” to take you to the database.

Ray Noble v Andy Rowe
Castlehill Arena Lichess Tournament -5 minutes+ 3 seconds

We are always looking for new games, so players please submit your games
and if possible with some analysis or thoughts.
It does not matter your level, the games are part of the clubs history!