The Association organises and oversees the running of chess in the county of Northamptonshire.

Competitions include the County Championship, Silver King League, Knockout and Rapidplay Tournament.

There are clubs in Corby, Daventry, Kettering, Northampton, Oundle, Peterborough and Rushden.

Clubs are happy to accept members who wish to play for fun or those wishing to be involved in competitive chess.