Club Schedule

Events & Matches

Join prestigious FIDE classical congresses, Friday speed arenas, youth grand prix fixtures, and exclusive Grandmaster masterclasses.

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Weekly Recurring Club Nights
Members & Registered Guests
Every Tuesday • 19:00

Tuesday Rapid Arena

5 Rounds Rapid (15m+10s). Internal rating ladder.

Every Friday • 19:30

Friday Speed Blitz

9 Rounds Blitz (3m+2s) with cash prizes & bar open.

Every Saturday • 09:30

Youth Academy Morning

Coaching for ages 5-17 in 4 age brackets.

Every Sunday • 14:00

Sunday Casuals & Library

Unrated friendly play, coffee, and opening analysis.

28 Oct
Online 18:00 GMT

Grandmaster Invitational

A high-stakes tournament for advanced players rated 2200+ ELO. Witness grandmaster opening strategies.

30 Oct
Online 19:30 GMT

Endgame Mastery Masterclass

Interactive masterclass focused on pawn structures and endgame patterns, hosted by elite FIDE coaches.

04 Nov
Online 17:00 GMT

Weekly Blitz Arena

Our signature speed chess tournament with prizes for the top 3 spots. Fast, intense, and highly competitive.

15 Dec
In-Club London, UK

Winter Strategy Summit 2026

Our grand in-person gathering at Royal Knights Hall. Lectures, simultaneous exhibition matches, and networking dinner.

20 Nov
In-Club London, UK

Royal Knights Club Championship 2026

The annual classical Swiss tournament to crown the club champion. Rated for ELO, 90+30 time control.

12 May
Online Concluded

Sicilian Defense Masterclass

An in-depth analysis of the Najdorf and Dragon variations of the Sicilian Defense. Led by GM Sokolov.

05 Apr
Online Concluded

Spring Rapid Open

Rapid 10+5 online arena featuring 200+ global participants. Highlights and game logs are available in our archive.

18 Jun
In-Club Concluded

Summer Simul Exhibition

FIDE Grandmaster simultaneous exhibition play. 30 boards were played concurrently with a record 27 GM victories.

10 Jul
In-Club Concluded

Junior Chess Summer Camp

A 5-day immersive chess camp for junior players aged 8-16. Covering tactics, strategy, and chess history.

Classical Swiss • Concluded Aug 2026

London Summer Classical Open

Champion: GM Alex Petrov (8.5/9) • Runner-up: IM David Vance (7.5/9)

View Crosstable & PGN
National Division 1 • Concluded Jun 2026

National League Division 1 Playoffs

Royal Knights A-Team crowned Champions after 4.5 - 1.5 finals victory.

View Board Scores
Youth Grand Prix • Concluded May 2026

Spring Youth Scholastic Championships

Under-14 Champion: Chloe Evans • Over 90 junior participants.

View Junior Podium