Frome Junior Chess Club

Launching Tuesday 16th June 2026!

Following a huge surge of interest in chess across Frome—including highly successful school clubs where chess players now outnumber footballers, and the fantastic success of our Junior Tournament in February 2026—we are proud to officially launch the Frome Junior Chess Club.

We invite young players to join us for a dedicated space where the whole community can develop their chess skills in a relaxed, neuro-affirming, and social environment. Based on the massive local interest in Frome and wider Somerset, we are incredibly hopeful that Frome Junior Chess will become a huge asset to the town.

• Who it’s for: Beginners to experienced players aged 7–14 years old.

• Focus: Skill building, strategic play, and building confidence.

• Competition: Casual club games alongside direct facilitation and support for local junior tournaments.

• Location: Main Hall, The Bennett Centre, Vicarage Street, Frome, BA11 1PU.

• Time: 16:45 – 17:45.

• Cost: £5 a session (to cover overheads), payable via bank transfer or cash.

World-Class Coaching

Sessions will be led by Curtis Shaddick alongside our expert chess tutor, Sasha Matlak, Ukrainian Grandmaster and the current England, West of England, and Somerset Champion.

The Summer Pilot Schedule

We are kicking off with a soft, casual pilot launch for the summer. Our core confirmed dates are:

• Tuesday 16th June

• Tuesday 23rd June

• Tuesday 30th June

• Tuesday 14th July

Note: Tuesday 7th July and Tuesday 21st July will be subject to interest, and any sessions during the summer holidays will be communicated separately.

Looking to the Future

If there is enough confirmed interest for this pilot, we will launch formally in September (with final term pricing to be confirmed). As a Community Interest Company, Somerset Tribe will be actively applying for grants over the summer to help bring down the cost of these sessions for families in the future.

Register Your Interest

There is an initial limit of 20 children for this pilot. Please scan the QR code or email hello@somersettribe.org to confirm your child's attendance and secure their place! Please also feel free to pass these details on to any other interested families.