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Oxford University Chess Club
Formation1869
Location
  • Oxford
Websitehttps://oxfordunichess.vercel.app/

The Oxford University Chess Club (OUCC) was founded at the University of Oxford in 1869.[1] It is the oldest university chess club in the United Kingdom.[1] The Club meets each Wednesday evening during University term time. They field two teams in the Oxfordshire Chess League.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Varsity Chess History: Oxford vs Cambridge", BritBase: Varsity Chess Match History
  2. ^ Official site

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