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Wallington Chess Club
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2026 9:23 am
by John Upham
It is with a heavy heart that I am writing to let you know that Wallington Chess Club has
decided to close.
During our AGM, the committee expressed concerns regarding the club’s membership,
financial situation and the availability of committee members. This led us to hold an EGM
last Wednesday (23rd September) to discuss whether continuing the club was a viable
option.
Regrettably, we have decided that, due to the problems facing the club, we will be
closing from next week, which will be our final Wednesday club night.
I am very sorry that this is quite abrupt. Unfortunately, this also means that we will not
be able to participate in the Surrey League this season. I appreciate that this may cause
some disruption, particularly given that the season is already underway, and I apologise
for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for all your support of Wallington Chess Club over the years. We wish you and
all the teams in the league the best of luck for the rest of the season. It is a great shame
that we have reached this point, but we feel that this is the right decision given the
circumstances.
Kind regards,
Daniel Luck
Wallington Chess Club
Re: Wallington Chess Club
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2026 12:50 pm
by Mike Gunn
A letter circulated within the Surrey County Chess Association (SCCA) states that Wallington Chess Club was founded in 1895, but a report in the Chess Player's Chronicle (October 31st 1883) states that they were one of the 6 clubs which founded the SCCA in 1883.
Re: Wallington Chess Club
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2026 9:26 pm
by John Upham
It is very sad to see a club with such a long history folding and yet we are also seeing new clubs being created.
Does anyone remember Aldershot Chess Club?
Re: Wallington Chess Club
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2026 9:32 pm
by JustinHorton
No, but I remember Adlestrop
Re: Wallington Chess Club
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2026 3:59 am
by Ian Thompson
John Upham wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2026 9:26 pm
Does anyone remember Aldershot Chess Club?
Having played in matches against them twice, yes.
Re: Wallington Chess Club
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2026 7:49 am
by Kevin Thurlow
Sorry to hear about Wallington CC.
Re: Wallington Chess Club
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2026 8:18 am
by Neill Cooper
Having been a member of Wallington Chess Club until moving to Cumbria in 2023 I am sad to hear this.
Re: Wallington Chess Club
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2026 1:24 pm
by Matt Mackenzie
They obviously couldn't cope without you.....
Seriously, been there done that. Its always sad news when a long standing chess club is no more.
Re: Wallington Chess Club
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2026 2:37 pm
by John Upham
The out-of-date nature of
https://www.wallingtonchess.co.uk/
may not have helped the situation
Notice
We have been operating under COVID restrictions and guidance required by our venue and recommended by the chess associations. Members must comply with these requirements for the time being although we would expect them to be changed in the near future.
Re: Wallington Chess Club
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2026 3:58 pm
by Ian Thompson
They may well have lost their webmaster.
The person named on their website hasn't played for them since December 2023. He's been playing for Southampton University since October 2023.
Re: Wallington Chess Club
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2026 4:12 pm
by John Upham
Sadly, you might well be right and no doubt the login credentials for the site will have only been known by that person.
A very common cause of web site loss over the years since 1993.