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About Bearsden CC
The modern club, founded in 1966, has members of all ages, ranging in ability from beginners to internationals, coming not only from Bearsden & Milngavie but also from Glasgow and surrounding Counties
We are keen to attract many other people in the area who would like to learn or improve their chess, including former players thinking of taking up the game again or active players wishing to join our club.
The Club enjoys a family atmosphere - men, women, boys and girls are all equally welcome
In addition to competitive activities the club runs a variety of informal events (such as simultaneous displays, quizzes, lightning and allegro chess).
And..... Plenty of time is also available for friendly games
Competitions
The club won the Glasgow Chess League in 2009/2010 and 2011/12. This season we will have three teams in the Glasgow Chess League including a new team for Juniors and recently-joined members . In addition we have two teams in the Dunbartonshire League - One in Division 1, which we won last season and one in Division 2.
Several of these teams have the specific aim of providing competitive chess opportunities for our Junior members. We are therefore in an excellent position to provide competitive games for players of all abilities from beginner to expert.
The Club runs a Club Championship with games played roughly once per month throughout the season. The Club Championship is open to all members and is organised to allow players of all abilities a real chance of winning a prize.
All the above contests are graded by Chess Scotland and contribute to your ELO chess grading.
The modern club, founded in 1966, has members of all ages, ranging in ability from beginners to internationals, coming not only from Bearsden & Milngavie but also from Glasgow and surrounding Counties
We are keen to attract many other people in the area who would like to learn or improve their chess, including former players thinking of taking up the game again or active players wishing to join our club.
The Club enjoys a family atmosphere - men, women, boys and girls are all equally welcome
In addition to competitive activities the club runs a variety of informal events (such as simultaneous displays, quizzes, lightning and allegro chess).
And..... Plenty of time is also available for friendly games
Competitions
The club won the Glasgow Chess League in 2009/2010 and 2011/12. This season we will have three teams in the Glasgow Chess League including a new team for Juniors and recently-joined members . In addition we have two teams in the Dunbartonshire League - One in Division 1, which we won last season and one in Division 2.
Several of these teams have the specific aim of providing competitive chess opportunities for our Junior members. We are therefore in an excellent position to provide competitive games for players of all abilities from beginner to expert.
The Club runs a Club Championship with games played roughly once per month throughout the season. The Club Championship is open to all members and is organised to allow players of all abilities a real chance of winning a prize.
All the above contests are graded by Chess Scotland and contribute to your ELO chess grading.
Club History
The earliest record of Bearsden Chess Club dates back to 1908 when BCC was one of the founding members of the Glasgow Chess League. The club disbanded during the second world war but was re-founded in 1966. In 2006 the modern club celebrated its 40th Anniversary. and in 2016 our 50th Anniversary is noted in the News section above.
For those who wish more on this, here is a detailed account of the History of Bearsden Chess Club.
The earliest record of Bearsden Chess Club dates back to 1908 when BCC was one of the founding members of the Glasgow Chess League. The club disbanded during the second world war but was re-founded in 1966. In 2006 the modern club celebrated its 40th Anniversary. and in 2016 our 50th Anniversary is noted in the News section above.
For those who wish more on this, here is a detailed account of the History of Bearsden Chess Club.