Welcome
About us
BDCL records reveal that the club participated in the 1900-01 season. The club had the longest continuous membership of the league until 2024 when it resigned from this competition.
The first known venue was West Bromwich YMCA but in 1921 the club moved to West Bromwich Institute in Lodge Road and would be based there until 1966.
Notable members include the politician and journalist Brian Walden, British Arbiter Harry Baines, Councillor Martyn Smith and International table tennis champion Derek Bachouse.
The club participates in the Wolverhampton and District Chess league.
Venues
YMCA to 1921, West Bromwich Institute 1921-1966, Gayton Road Community Centre 1966-1971, Menzies High School 1971-72, WB Dartmouth Cricket Club 1972-76, New Hop Pole 1976-78, Yew Tree Labour Club 1978-1983, Hop & Barleycorn 1983-84, The Swan 1984-87, West Bromwich Labour Club 1987-2012, Dartmouth Central Club 2012-.
Contact us?
Dartmouth Central Club, Devonshire Drive West Bromwich, B71 4AA
Contact: David Davies
Phone: 07751 964788
Links
Gallery
League and Cup winners 2009/10
Nick Walker-winner, Martin Smith Trophy
WDCL Champions 1984
BDCL Division Two Runners-up
Midlands Chronicle entry 1st April 1955
Wolverhampton & District Chess League - Div One Stats - 2024/25
Public Games
| Date | Game | ECO | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 13 | Paul Wallace 1-0 Andrew McCumiskey | B76 | A great loss |
| Date: | 03 Oct 13 ECO: B76 |
| Game: | Paul Wallace 1-0 Andrew McCumiskey |
| Notes: | A great loss |
Honours
Birmingham & District Chess League
Champions Division One 1950 (B team)
Champions Division Two 1924, 1932, 1933, 1949, 1985, 1987, 1993, 2010, 2017
Champions Division Three 1931, 1947, 1950 (North), 1955 (North), 1981, 2004
Champions DIvision Four 1951 (North), 1980
Champions Division Eight 1988
Champions Division Nine 1982
Terrill Trophy Winners 1950, 1993 (2), 1994 (4), 2010 (2)
Townshend Trophy Winners 1982 (9), 1988 (8)
Wolverhampton & District Chess League
Champions Division One 1984, 1993, 1996, 2022
Champions Division Two 1972, 1974, 2017
Champions Division Three 1968, 1978, 1982
Champions Division Four 1991
Pittaway Cup Winners 1988, 2000
News
The Chess Club AGM will be held at Dartmouth Central Club on Monday 14th August at 7.30pm.
West Bromwich start with an away fixture at Mutual Circle on Tuesday 5th September.
A much-needed win to avoid the prospect of relegation.
BDCL fixture meeting will take place on Tuesday 20th June at Olton Chess Club.
West Bromwich went into the final match of WDCL knowing that defeat may result in relegation to Division Two. However a 2.5-1.5 victory against Telford secured 3rd spot!
Having secured promotion to Division One of BDCL, West Bromwich hosted Champions Redditch in the final match of the season and the match result of 3-3 denied Redditch a 100% record.
Irvin Ortega wins Club Blitz 23.05.2023 with a score of 8.5/9
The Chess Club AGM will be held at Dartmouth Central Club on Monday 14th August at 7.30pm.
West Bromwich start with an away fixture at Mutual Circle on Tuesday 5th September.
A much-needed win to avoid the prospect of relegation.
BDCL fixture meeting will take place on Tuesday 20th June at Olton Chess Club.
West Bromwich went into the final match of WDCL knowing that defeat may result in relegation to Division Two. However a 2.5-1.5 victory against Telford secured 3rd spot!
Having secured promotion to Division One of BDCL, West Bromwich hosted Champions Redditch in the final match of the season and the match result of 3-3 denied Redditch a 100% record.
Irvin Ortega wins Club Blitz 23.05.2023 with a score of 8.5/9