About us
Welcome to Yas Queen! Chess Club! š
We are an LGBTQ+ Chess Club Allies of any gender and age welcome. We are proudly women-led.
Weāre so glad you found us. Whether you're a grandmaster in the making or just learning how the pieces move, thereās a seat at the table for you here.
Yas Queen! strives to create a joyful, inclusive space where everyone is celebrated for exactly who they are. We believe in bold moves, big laughs, and building a community where LGBTQ+ folks and allies can learn, grow, and play together without judgment.
So grab a board, make your first move, and get ready to slay - on and off the chessboard.
Welcome to the fam! šāļø Letās make some magic.
Yas Queen! Code of Conduct:
We are an LGBTQ+ club. All allies are welcome. We reserve the right to exclude anyone from our events in case of any behaviour (at our events or otherwise) which does not support our aim of creating a safe space for LGBTQ+ club members.
Upcoming events
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ECF Rated Rapid Tournament
Old Diorama Arts Centre, 201 Drummond Street,Regentās Place, London, NW1 3FE, London, GB## Yas Queen! Chess Club ECF Rated Open Rapid Tournament
Old Diorama Arts Centre - Saturday 20th June 2026
5-Round rapid (Time control: 20min/+5sec) ECF rated
*Entry Fees:
Ā£20
**Ā£15 (discounted fee for female and non binary players)To note: One 1/2 point bye is permitted for 1st round only.
* You will need ECF Bronze or higher membership to enter this tournament.
** Discount entry applies to anyone with gender as F or N on ECF profile. Please note that full price applies at point of entry and after completing the full day Ā£5 cash back will be given.Venue address: Old Diorama Arts Centre, 201 Drummond Street, NW1 3FE.
Venue Accessibility information:
https://olddiorama.com/accessibilitySchedule:
10.30 - Registration
11.00 - 1st round
12.00 - 2nd round
13.00 - 13.30 Break
13.30 - 3rd round
14:30 - 4th round
15.30 - 5th round
16.30 - Prize givingPrizes:
1st Ā£30
2nd Ā£20
3rd Ā£10
*Rating: Ā£10
**Best Female/Non binary: Book
Random: Book*Selected prize is subject to minimum 25 entries.
**For female and non binary prize eligibility, this is based on gender being recorded as F or N on the ECF database.ECF membership:
- All players are required to have at least an ECF Bronze Membership.
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Conditions of Entry:
- Last entries at midnight on Friday 19th June 2026.
- In all disputes the decision of the Congress Controllers is final.
- No player may win more than one cash prize.
- Addresses will be stored on a computer for sending out future congress entry forms and players grades will appear on the ECF web site.
- All mobile phones / alarms must be turned off and not on your person during play.
Yas Queen! Code of Conduct:
We are an LGBTQ+ club. All allies are welcome. We reserve the right to exclude anyone from our events in case of any behaviour (at our events or otherwise) which does not support our aim of creating a safe space for LGBTQ+ club members.- ECF Policy for transgender players https://www.englishchess.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ECF-Policy-on-Transgendered-Players.pdf
ONLY 36 SPACES! GET YOUR TICKET ASAP!
To enter, click here: Congress org UKYas Queen! Chess Club (@yasqueen.chessclub) ā¢ Instagram photos and videos
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