About
BACA Chess is the UK’s largest Asian chess community. We throw massive chess socials in the heart of London, blending South Asian music and culture with a curated chess experience, so that you leave the room not only with a higher IQ, but with genuine friends for life! If you don't already know- BACA Chess socials are the place to be!
Aranan initially wanted to open a chess cafe. He spoke to a few advisers, and was asked, "So how do you know that there is interest in Chess?"
"Trust me," Aranan replied, which did not seem to whet his inquisitor's appetite.
And so he went about capturing that data! He formed what was then known as 'British Asian Chess Association (BACA)', in order to gauge how much interest there actually was in London, whilst simultaneously helping the community learn and enjoy chess.
A journey riddled with milestones, BACA grew from 20-person events, to 40-person events, to 60, to 80, to 130, and so on! Along the way, we rebranded to 'BACA Chess'- it's rolls better off the tongue you see.
In the span of just 5 months, BACA saw 1000+ members in its WhatsApp community, with an increasingly strong social media presence!
Today, our events see crowds of 200+ people, with a mixture of influencers, celebrities, millionaires, teachers, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between! We're incredibly grateful for each and every person that has supported (and continues to support) our journey.
Playing chess has never been so cool...
What makes us different
A community of 1850+, where people find genuine friendships and connections, not just a game. The room sees a range from complete beginners to international chess players. No matter your level, you'll have a good time here at a BACA Chess Social.
More than 50% of attendees at our socials are people who have never played chess before- and we love that! That's why we have fabulous coaches at each and every event to support you with the basics, and you can learn alongside others too! If that's not enough- the community at BACA are always so friendly, and would be more than happy to help you themselves!
Our events sell out in minutes, and it's a testament to the hard work we put in to designing events curated just for you. Our events aren't a drinking social with the guise of chess- the chess is real, but so are the people- and there's no better place to be than a BACA Chess social!
The proof
Join 1850+ members. Come for the chess, stay for the community.
