Events

An Evening with Carl Portman MBE: Chess in Prisons And Why It Matters

The Howard Staunton Society is delighted to invite members and friends to an evening of talk and dinner with Carl Portman MBE,…

Howard Staunton Society Celebrates World Chess Day with Grandmaster Ray Keene OBE

The Howard Staunton Society marked World Chess Day with an evening that reflected its mission of celebrating chess, history, culture and conviviality.…

World Chess Day Comes to Soho with a Grandmaster Celebration at L'Escargot

The occasion holds particular significance in Soho, where L'Escargot, London's oldest French restaurant, has long been associated with British chess.

The Howard Staunton Society Dinner at L'Escargot

On Friday, 14th November 2025, The Howard Staunton Society marked a historic milestone in its 30-year history with a sold-out black-tie revival…