Open to all
Beginners to experts, no gatekeeping. Most people walk in for their first ever game, and leave hooked.
The UK’s fastest-growing chess community
Sell-out London events. 1500+ members. Come for the chess, stay for the community.
- Open to all
- Sell-out nights
- Real community
- 1500+
- WhatsApp community members
- 500k+
- Monthly profile visits
- 4000+
- Followers across social
- ~3 min
- Average sell-out time
BACA Chess
BACA Chess is a serious chess brand, not just a social. We’re open to everyone, from complete beginners to expert players, and known for sell-out London events where people come for the chess and stay for the connections, friendships and community.
Inside the room
This is what a BACA night looks like.
Why BACA
Built different, on purpose.
Sell-out events
200+ people in the room, tickets gone in roughly three minutes. The demand is real.
Real community
1500+ members built on connection beyond the board. Friendships that outlast the final move.
Intentional by design
Every detail is considered, from the venue to the vibe, so the experience always feels premium.
Inside the community
More than a group chat.
Joining puts you in the Central Hub, then opens up focused spaces for whatever you are here for, from your next game to your next opportunity.
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Community Hub
Event chat, ticket resales, finding a game and everyday conversation.
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Networking Hub
Genuine introductions, opportunities and value exchange.
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Puzzle Hub
A daily chess puzzle to sharpen your game, at every difficulty.
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Sports Hub
Everything beyond the board, from football to cricket to F1.
Scan to join the community and find all of our links in one place.
From the community
I turned up not knowing a single person and left with a group chat full of new friends. The chess was just the excuse.
Community memberMember since 2025
Tickets were gone in minutes and I instantly understood why. Best-run event I’ve been to, chess or otherwise.
Event regularRegular attendee
I’d never played a proper game in my life. By the end of the night I was completely hooked.
First-time playerNew player
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Join 1500+ members. Come for the chess, stay for the community.