Castlehill Chess Club

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.

Club Events Calendar here

Latest News

♟️BOBBY GOW MEMORIAL 

September 3rd, 2025

The annual Bobby Gow Memorial will be held at Castlehill Chess Club on Thurs 18th Sept 25. This is an annual battle between Castlehill CC & Dundee CC in memory of the late Bobby Gow, who was a member of both chess clubs.

You play one match, time-control all moves in 90 minutes, no increments! We want as many players as possible to take part, so please if you can, clear your diary and mark it in! Previous winners here.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! If possible, can you let Ray know in advance if you intend playing?

♟️CASTLEHILL AGM

Thurs 4th Sept 25 is our Club's AGM, can members please attend if possible.

♟️CLUB IS CLOSED FOR A 3 WEEK BREAK (THURS 14TH, 21ST & 28TH AUG 25)

The club is now closed for a 3-week break (Thurs 14th, 21st & 28th Aug 25).

We will re-open on Thurs 4th Sept 25. This day will also include our Club's AGM, can members please attend if possible.

♟️WEBSITE

August 24th, 2025

The club's previous website has been retired because the hosting contract has come to an end. It was very old and it was not feasible to move it. This new website will have content added in the coming weeks.

♟️OTB QUICK-PLAY GRAND PRIX - UPDATE

July 23rd, 2025

OTB QUICK-PLAY GRAND PRIX  - UPDATE The penultimate round 4 was held on Thursday 17th July 25, 7:30pm, and 9 players battled over the boards for supremacy. After 8 rounds, Vladyslav Drabych finished top of heap and in doing so, made it almost impossible for anybody to catch him. Indeed all Vladyslav has to do is turn up for the bonus point and that would do it regardless of how he does on the night!

♟️OTB CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 4 DRAW

July 6th, 2025

OTB CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 4 DRAW. Apologies, but we hit a few issues this season and the Club Championship 24-25 is running a little behind! The 4th round draw is now up on our website, and the match night/deadline date is Thurs 31st July 25. Please contact your opponents ASAP and confirm a date as there is no more room for delay`s! I plan to hold round 5 (last) two weeks later,  Thursday 14th Aug 25, if possible, as the club will be closing for a 3-week break.