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. 1600+ members. Come for the chess, stay for the community.
- Open to all
- Sell-out nights
- Real community
- 1600+
- WhatsApp community members
- 500k+
- Monthly profile visits
- 5000+
- Followers across socials
- ~3 min
- Sell-out time
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
1600+ 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 room
This is what a BACA night looks like.
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 the code for every BACA link in one place, or join the community straight from here.
Join the communityFrom 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 1600+ members. Come for the chess, stay for the community.