Modbury Chess Club

Modbury Chess Club is a friendly chess club, meeting in Modbury North, in the north east of Adelaide, South Australia. We meet to play all kinds of chess, including Lightning (aka Blitz), Rated Interclub matches, Fixed Opening matches and more.

We also host frequent chess events such as tournaments and lectures from the masters. Stay tuned to our calendar to see what is coming up. Or even better, come join us and we'll tell you in person! Everyone is welcome and we'd love to see you for a game or three :)

Come Join Us!

COVID restrictions have forced us to close for now...

Keep checking here to see our current status.

Meeting Times and Location

We meet at the Burragah Recreation Centre, which is at 140 Kelly Road, Modbury North, 5092, 7:45pm on Fridays.

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Features:

Free first night for new members, no obligations.
Air Conditioned and Heated Room.
Tea and Coffee available.
A library of chess books you are welcome to borrow.
Lots of friendly people!
And we have Tim-Tams! So what are you waiting for?!!

Ok, so we don't have free tim-tams all the time, but we do have them occasionally!

Contact us or simply turn up at the club on Friday to join in the fun! Just check the calendar to make sure we're not on holidays!


Members enjoying games after a lecture by grandmaster Darryl Johansen.	Members enjoying a lecture by Alan Goldsmith.

Club members participating in a typical Friday chess event.	Club members participating in a typical Friday chess event.

Members entertained during a lecture by GM Darryl Johansen.	Members entertained during a lecture by GM Darryl Johansen.

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Fees

There are two different fees, nightly fees and membership fees. Nightly fees are lower for members. VIP members have no playing fees.

Membership Annual Fee: $25.00
VIP Membership: $300.00 (includes membership and all nightly/playing fees for the year. VIP members may also receive other benefits!)

Nightly fees:

Members: $7.00
Non Members: $9.00

A $1 late fee applies for those who turn up after 8pm.
A $2 late fee applies for those who turn up after 8:15pm.
In other words, DON'T BE LATE!!

Please be familiar with our Club Rules.