Welcome to the UWE Chess Society! We're a new society for chess enthusiasts of all skill levels. Join us to play, learn and compete with other universities.
Welcome to UWE Chess Society!
Are you ready to sharpen your mind and have fun? Whether you're a seasoned player or completely new to chess, the UWE Chess Society has something for everyone! We host weekly casual games where you can enjoy puzzles, friendly matches, and great conversations.
For those who want to dive deeper, we offer chess talks, game reviews and analysis, and opportunities to learn new openings together. Love competition? You’ll also have the chance to compete in official university chess events, with the potential to represent the UWE Chess team.
Plus, we’ll organise regular social events where you can meet other chess enthusiasts off the board! Come join us for fun, strategy, and community.
2024/2025 Committee:
President: Chantel Blackwood
Vice President: James Meadows
Treasurer: Priyanshu Sinha
Participation and Equality Officer: Chantel Blackwood
Contact Information:
Email: uwechesssociety@gmail.com
Instagram: @uwechesssociety Discord: Join our discord server to stay updated on our upcoming events and connect with other members of the society. Facebook:
We look forward to seeing you on the chessboard!
This is your society/sports club committee election for the 24/25 academic year! If you would like to be on the committee for your sports club/society you must be a confirmed registered UWE student for the 24/25 academic year. You will only be able to nominate yourself for ONE COMMITTEE POSITION ONLY. Once nominations have closed, voting will open. You will be able to vote using an alternative voting system. To find out what alternative voting means, please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA3_t-08Vr0
3 posts are up for election.
Nominations close at 23:59 on Wednesday 11 December 2024 (in 27 hours)
The polls open at 13:00 on Thursday 12 December 2024 (in 40 hours)