{"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", "tickets_url": "", "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", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-05T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-05T21:00:00Z", "place": "Bàrd Books", "address": "Roman Road 341-343, E3 5QR London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Bàrd Socials", "start": "2026-11-06T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T22:00:00Z", "place": "Bàrd Books", "address": "Roman Road 341-343, E3 5QR London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["literature"], "description": "Bàrd Socials is a late-night opening at the bookshop with cocktails, snacks and great tunes. 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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": "Chess Club", "start": "2026-11-10T17:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Deptford Lounge", "address": "Giffin Street 9, SE8 4RJ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "quiz-games", "tags": ["games/chess"], "description": "Chess Club is a club where everyone is welcome to play, whether beginner or expert. It is run by the Albany at Deptford Lounge, with casual games where organisers offer tips and tricks to improve your play, chess clocks for competition practice, and encouragement to challenge new opponents.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/chess-club-73937/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7a42054006ba6717ead05c3681c62dcbd3264ee6d51452ec3a11d691b4772df6-600.webp"}, {"title": "Sunday chess club (in-person)", "start": "2026-11-01T12:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Church Street Library", "address": "Church Street 67, NW8 8EU London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunday-chess-club-at-paddington-library-tickets-472129731737?aff=ebdsoporgprofile", "category": "quiz-games", "tags": ["games/chess"], "description": "Sunday chess club (in-person) is a weekly chess club held at Paddington Library, where all are welcome to attend. 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The night is held by a resident, with a guest selector now and then taking the controls, and a playlist kept close to the room. It is unhurried and local, built for people who like to stay and talk, with records in the background and a board on the table.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/negroni-chess-society-36330/", "official_url": "https://gwenda.co.uk/whats-on/negroni-chess/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/062ce740d0dfd76f69485dfc60308e5f77816783b51542cc5df02f180380ab7e-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Jazz in the Bookshop", "start": "2026-11-06T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T20:30:00Z", "place": "Bookbar", "address": "Blackstock Road 166, London", "price": "£10.00", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/jazz"], "description": "Jazz in the Bookshop is an evening of live jazz piano played among the bookshelves, with bookish chat, wine and cocktails. BookBar's team offers book recommendations so guests can top up their reading pile, and the ticket can be redeemed against the price of a book on the night.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/jazz-in-the-bookshop-76445/", "official_url": "https://www.bookbaruk.com/event-details/jazz-in-the-bookshop-2", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a4926384a2426d7ba3b92467497e8c7d4cb219f8c82136748c18aa01763ef732-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Chess Knight", "start": "2026-11-04T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T21:30:00Z", "place": "Three Colts Tavern", "address": "Cambridge Heath Road 199, E2 0EL London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "quiz-games", "tags": ["games/chess"], "description": "Chess Knight is a free chess session at a pub in London, open to players of all levels. The board is set and a seat is waiting for anyone who joins. 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All are welcome to attend, but places are limited, so booking in advance is recommended.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/sunday-chess-club-in-person-40282/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/event/sunday-chess-club-person", "image": "https://noky.io/images/038855587a969f5f6ed064c6dbe4ba1d5f0f3ad6de37104cfea258334185e9e5-600.webp"}]}