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Darlington Chess Club offers social and league chess at Cockerton Band & Musical Institute. A supervised junior club meets on Mondays from 6pm to 7pm. Adult players meet from 7pm on Mondays, with county league matches scheduled from 7.15pm; the council also lists Wednesday mainly for league chess. Contact the club before a first visit to confirm the most suitable session, current fees and any match-night changes.
Monday evenings include a supervised junior hour followed by adult social and league chess. Match play normally begins at 7.15pm. Wednesday use is mainly for league chess rather than a general drop-in session.
Junior club: Monday 6pm–7pm. Adult club: Monday from 7pm; county league matches start at 7.15pm. Darlington Borough Council also lists Wednesday mainly for league chess. Confirm before travelling.
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Cockerton Band & Musical Institute, Woodlands Road, Cockerton, Darlington
Darlington
DL3 9AB
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