We are delighted to announce that all our chess clubs will continue in the autumn term 2026.
Chess Clubs’ Days, Times and Rooms
Welcome to our guide to the school chess clubs. Below you’ll find the days, times and locations for each year group’s sessions. Our clubs are designed for pupils from Year 2 to Year 6, with opportunities for both tuition and friendly matches.
Year 2 Chess Club
Session:
Thursday Lunch Club (12:20pm – 12:50pm): Tuition and match session in the Science Room.
Details:
Year 2 pupils attend one lunchtime session each week, where they receive coaching, learn new strategies and enjoy friendly chess matches.
Years 3 & 4 Chess Club
Sessions:
Tuesday Morning Break: Optional tuition session in the DT Room.
Thursday Lunch Club (11:50am – 12:20pm): Tuition and match session in the Science Room.
Details:
Years 3 and 4 pupils are welcome to attend the optional Tuesday morning coaching session alongside Years 5 and 6 in the DT Room. Their main club takes place on Thursday during the Year 3–6 lunchtime slot. Girls attending the lunchtime club should leave promptly at 12:20pm to go to lunch.
Years 5 & 6 Chess Club
Sessions:
Tuesday Morning Break: Optional advanced tuition session in the DT Room.
Tuesday Lunch Club (11:50am – 12:20pm): Tuition and match session in the DT Room.
Details:
Years 5 and 6 pupils benefit from an optional advanced coaching session during Tuesday morning break, followed by their lunchtime chess club in the DT Room. Girls attending the lunchtime club should leave promptly at 12:20pm to go to lunch.
Autumn Term Dates & Fees
Club Dates:
- Weeks commencing: 7, 14, 21 & 28 September (4 sessions)
- Weeks commencing: 5 & 12 October (2 sessions)
- Weeks commencing: 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 November (5 sessions)
Total sessions: 11
Fees:
- Early Bird Price: £132.00
- Late Registration Fee: £25.00
- Late Registration Price: £157.00
Summary
Year 2
Thursday (12:20pm – 12:50pm): Tuition and matches in the Science Room.
Years 3 & 4
Tuesday Morning Break: Optional tuition in the DT Room.
Thursday (11:50am – 12:20pm): Tuition and matches in the Science Room.
Years 5 & 6
Tuesday Morning Break: Optional advanced tuition in the DT Room.
Tuesday (11:50am – 12:20pm): Tuition and matches in the DT Room.
We look forward to another enjoyable term of chess and seeing our pupils continue to develop their skills!
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Read through our Terms and Conditions
To Apply:
- Fill in your details and click Submit.
- A confirmation message will appear on your screen (this is the only confirmation you will get; no email will be sent).
- Add the Tormead Prep Autumn Term Chess Clubs Fees to your basket.
- Note if there is anything else of interest.
- Go to your basket to pay.
Confirmation of Receipt of Your Tormead Prep School Chess Club Application Form for the Autumn 2026
All chess club memberships continue indefinitely term after term, year after year unless we receive a half term, advance, written notice of cancellation.
Tormead Prep Chess Clubs AutumnTerm Membership Fee
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Please also note if your daughter misses any sessions due to illness/ school activities/ sports/ school excursions/ residentials/ trips/ music lessons/ rehearsals/ performances/ unexpected school closures (for any reason)/ bank holidays/ INSET days, etc. we cannot refund these.
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Holiday Chess Courses (Online via Zoom)
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Find out more here: https://chessentriesforall.com/holiday-chess-courses/
Future Events
Stay informed about our upcoming tournaments, courses, and special events throughout the year.
Click here to view all future events: https://chessentriesforall.com/home/future-events/
Wey Valley – Surrey County Chess Team
Would your child be interested in representing Surrey as part of our Wey Valley county chess team? This is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic young players to develop their skills further and take part in inter-county competitions.
More information can be found here: https://chessentriesforall.com/wey-valley-surrey-teams/
Please note the early bird period ends 23rd October 2026. Payments received after this date will receive a late payment charge of £25.
We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to another successful term in the Tormead Prep Chess Clubs. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us: EBillington-Phillips@TormeadSchool.org.uk
Thank you for your continued support.
Best regards,
Emma-Jane Billington-Phillips
Tormead Prep Chess Clubs Coordinator