Start with the player you are — not the player you think you should be.

The old image of club chess as a closed circle for highly rated, experienced players can make people doubt whether they are ready to walk through the door.

That doubt quickly becomes: Am I strong enough? Will I fit in? Should I improve before I come?

At Brecks & Valleys, your current playing strength is your starting point—not a test you must pass. It simply helps us arrange a suitable first game.

No rating or previous club experience is necessary. Every club player once had a first visit.

We’re building a modern club that opens club chess to players who may never have thought it was for them.

Start with the chess you play now, discover where your game stands over the board and decide for yourself how far you want to take it.

Club Chess — Reassurance

Start with the player you are — not the player you think you should be.