{"title": "Adult Beginners’ Session", "start": "2026-11-09T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-09T19:30:00Z", "place": "Hammersmith Chess Club", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["games/chess"], "description": "Adult Beginners’ Session is a chess evening for adults who are relatively inexperienced at the game and want to improve. It is run by Hammersmith Chess Club, whose coach Jenny can be told in advance if you do not yet know how the pieces move. Players meet others of a similar level over the board, and the session suits adults new to chess up to around 900 on chess.com or lichess rapid/daily.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/adult-beginners-session-36383/", "official_url": "https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/adult-beginners-session-29/", "image": "", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-09T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-09T19:30:00Z", "place": "Hammersmith Chess Club", "address": "", "tickets": ""}, {"start": "2026-11-16T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-16T19:30:00Z", "place": "Hammersmith Chess Club", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Girls' Hour - Autumn Term", "start": "2026-11-09T17:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-09T18:00:00Z", "place": "Hammersmith Chess Club", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["games/chess"], "description": "Girls' Hour – Autumn Term is an hour dedicated to girls at Hammersmith Chess Club. 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The specific programme is added to the calendar once it has been planned.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/monday-club-night-36384/", "official_url": "https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/monday-club-night-94/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Poplar Chess Club: Indoors", "start": "2026-11-04T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "quiz-games", "tags": ["games/chess"], "description": "Poplar Chess Club: Indoors is a relaxed chess session open to all abilities, from total beginners to seasoned players. It is run by Poplar Chess Club and offers a quieter space for focused games, learning and skill-building. Visitors can meet fellow enthusiasts, sharpen their skills, share tips or simply enjoy a friendly game. Some boards are provided, though bringing your own board is encouraged, and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/poplar-chess-club-indoors-76777/", "official_url": "https://poplarunion.com/event/poplar-chess-club/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/62be1a2f0eba87e5607ddb0099ab69d44cc13a0bf853df416d7a2928bdf519f0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "London League Minor: Battersea Minor vs Hammersmith Mackenzie", "start": "2026-11-03T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T22:00:00Z", "place": "Hammersmith Chess Club", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "quiz-games", "tags": ["games/chess"], "description": "London League Minor: Battersea Minor vs Hammersmith Mackenzie is a four-board chess league match between the two teams. Each player has 75 minutes plus a 15-second increment per move. The organizer is Danielle Kelly, and the event is hosted by Hammersmith Chess Club. 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The evening is hosted by Hammersmith Chess Club, whose second team is contesting the fixture, and it is organized by John White. It forms part of the club's league matches.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/london-league-division-1-hammersmith-2-vs-mushrooms-1-104881/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Chess Club", "start": "2026-11-09T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Primrose Hill Community Library", "address": "Sharpleshall Street 11a, London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "quiz-games", "tags": ["games/chess"], "description": "Chess Club is a free chess session open to all abilities. It meets every other Monday evening at Primrose Hill Library. The club is hosted by the library, and players of any skill level are welcome to join.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/chess-club-83159/", "official_url": "https://www.phcl.org/events/chess-club-8-2026-11-09/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a800f37e8d54e2bfd6f317fefe6c2eb55c2d4aacf3b32b6ac5de4aec989b58f9-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Peckham Chess Club", "start": "2026-11-04T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T23:00:00Z", "place": "Set Social", "address": "Nigel Road 55, SE15 4NP London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "quiz-games", "tags": ["games/chess"], "description": "Peckham Chess Club is a free weekly evening of chess at SET Social. The club meets every Wednesday for a casual night of chess at the venue on Nigel Road. The sessions are open to everyone, from total beginners learning the basics to seasoned players seeking a challenging matchup. 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Hammersmith Chess Club calls itself 'Més que un chess club'.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/middlesex-league-division-2-hammersmith-2-vs-willesden-brent-104877/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Check Meet", "start": "2026-11-05T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-05T21:00:00Z", "place": "Bàrd Books", "address": "Roman Road 341-343, E3 5QR London", "price": "£3 entry, or bring a friend for free", "price_from": "3.00", "price_to": "3.00", "category": "quiz-games", "tags": ["games/chess"], "description": "A monthly drop-in chess night at a bookshop, open to beginners and seasoned players alike. It is hosted by Giorgio, a bookseller, who is on hand for chess-related guidance. Anyone over 18 is welcome at any level, with tunes and drinks alongside the games.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/check-meet-41016/", "official_url": "https://www.wearebardbooks.co.uk/event-details/check-meet-2026-11-05-18-00", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b3c391928a25525abc8ee91eb243aee4162187807851e3083d6e57ab52b0293e-2000.webp"}, {"title": "London League Major: Imperial College Major vs Hammersmith Hodgson", "start": "2026-11-03T18:45:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T21:45:00Z", "place": "Imperial College", "address": "Meeting Room 3, Student Union, Prince Consort Road, London, SW72BB, United Kingdom", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "quiz-games", "tags": ["games/chess"], "description": "A four-board London League Major chess match between Imperial College Major and Hammersmith Hodgson, played with a time control of 75 minutes plus 15 seconds per move. It is organized by Joseph Williams of Hammersmith Chess Club, a club calling itself more than a chess club. The match takes place at Imperial College's Student Union, in Meeting Room 3 on Prince Consort Road, London.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/london-league-major-imperial-college-major-vs-hammersmith-ho-104873/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "London League Women’s: Battersea Women vs Hammersmith Women 1", "start": "2026-11-10T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-10T22:00:00Z", "place": "Hammersmith Chess Club", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "sport", "tags": ["games/chess"], "description": "London League Women’s: Battersea Women vs Hammersmith Women 1 is a women's league chess match between the Battersea and Hammersmith women's teams. It is a four-board match played with a time control of 75 minutes plus 15 seconds. The event is organised by Anastasija Royce and hosted by Hammersmith Chess Club.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/london-league-womens-battersea-women-vs-hammersmith-women-1-104883/", "official_url": "https://hammerchess.co.uk/event/london-league-womens-battersea-women-vs-hammersmith-women-1-2/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Chess Club at Uxbridge Library", "start": "2026-09-28T17:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-21T00:00:00Z", "place": "Uxbridge Library", "address": "Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "quiz-games", "tags": ["games/chess"], "description": "Chess Club at Uxbridge Library is a weekly session where adults can test their chess skills against others. It is run by Hillingdon Council at Uxbridge Library. Boards and sets are provided, and there's no need to book; just drop in.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/chess-club-at-uxbridge-library-99259/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/43faee8634cd30b1e66145ca0a15cd620db2c99647110b3500f014f2a9a28a3a-600.webp"}]}