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January 2009

28 Dec - 5 Jan 2009 - Hastings International Congress, Horntye Park Sports Complex, Hastings TN34 1EX.
Con Power, 418 Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN35 5HG (Tel/Fax: 01424 431970, Email: )

2-4 Jan - Fulprint 22^nd York Congress, now incorporating the NCCU Individual Championship & the NCCU Junior Championship, Oaklands Sports Centre, Cornlands Road, Acomb, York YO24 3DX.
Jon Griffith, 22 Whin Road, York YO24 1JZ (Tel: 01904 705752) ... click here to download the entry form

2-4 Jan - Hastings International Weekend Congress, Horntye Park Sports Complex, Hastings TN34 1EX.
Con Power, 418 Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN35 5HG (Tel/Fax: 01424 431970, Email: )

3 Jan - SJC Junior Rapidplay, St Mary's Star of the Sea, Magdalen Road, St Leonards on Sea, Hastings TN37 6EU.
Margaret Burch, 19a Ennismore Avenue, Guildford GU1 1SP (Tel: 01483 534061, Email: )

3-4 Jan - Wrekin Congress, Madeley Court Sports Centre, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire.
Colin Roberts, 85 Haybridge Avenue, Hadley, Telford TF1 5JT (Email: ) ... click here to download the entry form

10 Jan - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

10-11 Jan - CCF New Year Congress, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

11 Jan - KJCA ECF Certificate of Excellence Coaching Day, Eltham Coll Jnr, The Grange, Mottingham Lane, London SE9 4RW.
Sue Maguire, 36 Sherwood Road, Croydon CR0 7DH (Tel: 020 8656 6420, Email: ) Coaching team headed by GM Chris Ward providing tuition at all 5 levels (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze)

11 Jan - 81^st Richmond Rapidplay, White House Community Association, The Avenue, Hampton TW12 3RN.
James Coleman, 43a Station Way, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8SD (Tel: 020 8661 0722, 07941 252609, Email: )

17 Jan - EPSCA Rapidplay, Broadgreen Comprehensive School, Liverpool.
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

17 Jan - Oxford Rapidplay Tournament, Brookes University Headington Campus.
John Kelly, 24 Tavistock Mews, High Wycombe HP12 3DG (Tel: 01494 462468, 07952 840140, Email: )

17 Jan - SJC Training Day, Holy Trinity School, Glebe Road Cuckfield, West Sussex RH17 5BE.
Margaret Burch, 19a Ennismore Avenue, Guildford GU1 1SP (Tel: 01483 534061, Email: )

17-18 Jan - 4NCL, Divisions 1 & 2, De Vere Venues, Sunningdale.
Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: )

24 Jan - KJCA Orpington Junior Rapidplay, St. Olave's Grammar, Goddington Lane, Orpington BR6 9SH.
Sue Maguire, 36 Sherwood Road, Croydon CR0 7DH (Tel: 020 8656 6420, Email: )

24-25 Jan - Spectrum Chess - 13^th Dudley Congress, The Quality Inn Hotel, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4RN.
Norman Went, 53 New Zealand Way, Rainham, Essex RM13 8JT (Tel: 01708 551617, Email: ) 5 Round Swiss. We do not plan to offer an "Open" tournament section this time.

25 Jan - Barnet Schools Individual Championships, Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet.
Marc Shaw, 3 Greer Road, Harrow Weald, Middlesex HA3 6JF (Tel: 07947 813303, Email: )

25 Jan - English Chess Challenge Qualification Event, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

25 Jan - 20^th Nottingham Rapidplay, Nottingham High School.
Robert Richmond, 25 Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QZ (Tel: 0115 945 5908, Email: )

26-30 Jan - 2^nd English Senior Championships, Izaak Walton Hotel, Dovedale DE6 2AY.
Neil Graham (Tel: 01623 483731, Email: ) ... click here to download the entry form

27 Jan - 5 Feb - Gibtelecom Chess Festival, Caleta Hotel, Gibraltar.
Manuel Weeks (Email: )

31 Jan - Richmond Junior CC - Kids Blitz Tournament, ETNA Community Centre, 13 Rosslyn Road, Twickenham TW1 2AR.
Peter Sowray, 62 Latymer Court, Hammersmith Road W6 7JE (Tel: 07720 716336, Email: )

31 Jan - 1^st York Rapidplay, Wheatlands Lodge Hotel, 75/85 Scarcroft Road, York YO21 1DB.
Peter Cloudsdale, 5 Pear Tree Close, Huntington, York, North Yorkshire YO32 9QZ (Tel: 01904 767177, Email: )

31 Jan - 1 Feb - U16, 14, 12, 10 Closed Championships, Yateley Manor School, Yateley near Camberley.
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

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February 2009

1 Feb - Stockport Rapidplay, The Guildhall, Wellington Road South (A6), Stockport.
Peter Taylor, 10 Lodge Farm Close, Bramham, Stockport SK7 3BZ (Tel: 0161 440 0733, Email: )

1 Feb - Suffolk Junior Open, Woodbridge School, IP12 4JH.
Adam Hunt, Woodbridge School, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JH (Tel: 01394 615000, Email: )

7 Feb - KJCA Gravesend Junior Rapidplay, Gravesend Grammar School, Church Walk, Gravesend DA12 2PR.
Sue Maguire, 36 Sherwood Road, Croydon CR0 7DH (Tel: 020 8656 6420, Email: ) U8, U9, U10 & U11 sections are for the Kent Primary Championships 2008-9. There are also U14 & U18 sections.

7 Feb - Yateley Manor National Schools Championship - Last Chance Saloon (North), Nottingham High School.
Richard Haddrell (Tel: 01892 532361, Email: ) A last chance to qualify for the national stage of the UK's premier school teams competition. Open to schools that have not made it from the qualifying Zones, including schools that did not enter at the Zonal stage. Closing date end of January 2009. Note: there will also be a Last Chance Saloon (South), probably on the same weekend.

7 Feb - SJC Training Day, Aldrington School, Edidge Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 7QD.
Margaret Burch, 19a Ennismore Avenue, Guildford GU1 1SP (Tel: 01483 534061, Email: )

7-8 Feb - 4NCL, Division 3, De Vere Venues, Staverton Park.
Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: )

7-8 Feb - Kidlington Congress, Exeter Hall, Kidlington.
Nick Jones, 95 Cogges Hill Road, Witney OX28 3XU (Tel: 07860 700105, Fax: 01993 706206, Email: )

13-15 Feb - Frodsham Congress, Frodsham Community Centre.
Pat Ridley, Lee Brook, Wood Lane, Sutton Weaver, Runcorn WA7 3EN (Tel: 01928 719787, Email: )

14 Feb - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

14 Feb - KJCA ECF Certificate of Excellence Coaching Day, Barming Primary, Belmont Drive, Barming, Maidstone ME16 9DY.
Sue Maguire, 36 Sherwood Road, Croydon CR0 7DH (Tel: 020 8656 6420, Email: ) Coaching team headed by GM Chris Ward providing tuition and exams at all 5 levels (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze)

20-22 Feb - 1^st Castle Chess Portsmouth Congress, Queen's Hotel.
Tony Corfe, 51 Borough Way, Potters Bar EN6 3HA (Tel: 01707 659080, Fax: 01707 661160, Email: )

20-22 Feb - Uxbridge Congress, De Veres Denham Grove Hotel, Tilehouse Lane, Denham, Nr Uxbridge Bucks UB9 5DU.
Sean Hewitt (Tel: 07845 518972, Fax: 0870 288 4393, Email: )

21-22 Feb - Wiltshire & West of England Junior Open Championships, New College, New College Drive, Swindon SN3 1AH.
Bev Schofield, 69 The Mall, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4JA (Tel: 01793 487575, Email: )

22 Feb - Leyland Congress, Worden Arts Centre, Worden Park, Leyland, Lancashire.
R Tinton, 45 Beechfields, Eccleston, Chorley PR7 5RF (Tel: 01257 451046, Email: ) Restricted for players graded 130 & under

27 Feb - 1 Mar - 17^th Doncaster Congress, Hall Cross School, Thorne Road, Doncaster.
Trevor Taylor, 30 Alston Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster DN4 7HA (Tel: 01302 532629, Email: )

27 Feb - 1 Mar - 38^th Dyfed Congress, Fishguard Bay Hotel, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire.
Roland Spencer, Riverside, Ponthirwaun, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales SA43 2RJ (Tel: 01239 682703)

28 Feb - Champions' League Chess Qualifier - Kent - 2^nd Leg, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

28 Feb - ECF U18 & U13 County Championship, Heanor Gate Science College, Kirkley Drive, Heanor, Derbyshire DE75 7RA.
Sally McIntosh, Heanor Gate Science College (as above) (Tel: 01773 830027, Email: )

28 Feb - 1 Mar - 4NCL Junior, Latimer Place, Buckinghamshire.
Claire Summerscale, 34 Merton Road, London SW18 1QX ( Tel: 020 8874 0135, Email: ) ... click here to download the entry form

28 Feb - 1 Mar - 25^th Barnet Congress, Queen Elizabeth's Boys' School, Queens Road, Barnet, Herts.
Malcolm Harding, 30 Grasmere Close, Brownsover, Rugby, Warks CV21 1LW (Tel: 01788 561474, Email: )

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March 2009

1 Mar - Manchester Rapidplay, City of Manchester Stadium.
Sport 4 Life, Unit G3 Barton Hall, Hardy Street, Peel Green, Eccles M30 7NB (Email: ) Open, U160, U120 – over £800 prizes. Discount for juniors £5 (U16 on 1 March 2009). Tiered entry fees: Before 31 December 2008 - £10; before 31 January 2009 - £12:50; before 28 February 2009 - £15; On the day - £20. Cheques payable to Sport 4 Life Ltd. Organised by Sport 4 Life in association with the Manchester Chess Federation.

1 Mar - SJC Training Day, Little Common School, Shepherds Close, Bexhill, East Sussex TN39 4SQ.
Margaret Burch, 19a Ennismore Avenue, Guildford GU1 1SP (Tel: 01483 534061, Email: )

6-8 Mar - East Devon Congress, Corn Exchange, Exeter.
A Maynard, 15 Church Street, Crediton, Devon EX17 2AQ (Email: )

7 Mar - Champions' League Chess Qualifier - Surrey East - 2^nd Leg, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

7 Mar - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

7 Mar - Richmond Junior CC - Kids Blitz Tournament, ETNA Community Centre, 13 Rosslyn Road, Twickenham TW1 2AR.
Peter Sowray, 62 Latymer Court, Hammersmith Road W6 7JE (Tel: 07720 716336, Email: )

7 Mar - SJC Junior Rapidplay, Bishop's Bell School, Priory Road, Eastbourne BN23 7EJ.
Margaret Burch, 19a Ennismore Avenue, Guildford GU1 1SP (Tel: 01483 534061, Email: )

8 Mar - Champions' League Chess Qualifier - Surrey West & Middlesex - 2^nd Leg, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

8 Mar - KJCA Dulwich Junior Rapidplay, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, Dulwich SE21 7LD.
Sue Maguire, 36 Sherwood Road, Croydon CR0 7DH (Tel: 020 8656 6420, Email: )

8 Mar - 82^nd Richmond Rapidplay, White House Community Association, The Avenue, Hampton TW12 3RN.
James Coleman, 43a Station Way, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8SD (Tel: 020 8661 0722, 07941 252609, Email: )

13-15 Mar - 33^rd Blackpool Chess Conference, Blackpool Football Club, Seasiders Way, Blackpool FY1 6JJ.
Simon Woodcock, 8 Donnington Close, Leigh, Lancs WN7 3NY (Tel: 01942 682646, Email: )

13-15 Mar - Braille Chess Association AGM & Congress, Midland Hotel, Derby.
Stan Lovell, 28 Gosforth Avenue, Redcar TS10 3LL (Tel: 01642 775 668; Email: ) Open: Open to visually handicapped players and to associate members of the Braille chess Association. Minor: limited to vh players and associate members of the Braille chess Association whose grade is 80 or below.

14 Mar - EPSCA U9 Team Championships Zones,
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

21 Mar - EPSCA U11 Team Championships Zones,
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

21-22 Mar - 4NCL, Divisions 1, 2, & 3, Barcelo Hotel, Hinckley Island.
Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: )

22 Mar - Atherton Rapidplay, Jubilee Hall, Crabtree Lane, Atherton, Manchester.
Peter Mulleady, 15 Pike Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 0QJ (Tel: 01942 878889, Email: )

22-27 Mar - Chess Holiday, Rothay Manor Hotel & Restaurant, Rothay Bridge, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0EH.
Nigel Nixon (Tel: 01539 433605, Fax: 01539 433607, Email: ) 10% discount for ECF members ... click here to download the chess holiday details

27-29 Mar - Cork Congress, Gresham Metropole Hotel, Cork city, Ireland.
M Bradley, 9 Castle Close Drive, Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland (Tel: +353 (0)868 042710, Email: corkchess@gmail.com)

27-29 Mar - Huddersfield Congress, Ukrainian Club.
Nigel Hepworth, 71 Fixby Road, Huddersfield HD2 2JB (Tel: 07903 548675, Email: ) Huddersfield Congress will be the last weekend in March every year unless Easter weekend. This years congress will have 4 sections.

28 Mar - EPSCA U11 Girls Team Championships Final,
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

29 Mar - Cambridgeshire Rapidplay, New England Club, Occupation Road, Peterborough PE1 2LJ.
Paul Kemp, 3 New Farm Road, Newton, Cambridge CB22 7PN (Tel: 01223 872081, Email: paulkemp64@gmail.com)

29 Mar - Joint SCCU U18 Jamboree & U180/U135 Jamboree, Wilson's School, Mollison Drive, Wallington, Surrey SM6 9JW.
U18 Jamboree: Neill Cooper, 104 Westhall Road, Warlingham, Surrey CR6 9HD (Tel: 01883 624051, Email: )
U180/U135 Jamboree: David Smith, 21 Chigwell Road, London E18 1LR (Tel: 020 8530 2118, Email: )

Mar/Apr - 33^rd Kings Head Rapidplay, London.
C Mackenzie, 9 Allan Way, Acton, London W3 0PW (Tel: 020 8992 1849, Email: )

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April 2009

3-5 Apr - Spectrum Chess - 4^th Guernsey Congress, The Peninsula Hotel, Vale, Guernsey GY6 8JP.
Norman Went, 53 New Zealand Way, Rainham, Essex RM13 8JT (Tel: 01708 551617, Email: ) A 6 Round "Open" Swiss Congress.

4 Apr - English Chess Challenge Qualification Event, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

4 Apr - Teignmouth Rapidplay, Trinity School, Teignmouth, Devon.
Raymond Chubb, 29 West Cliff Park Drive, Dawlish EX7 9EW (Tel: 01626 888255, Email: )

4 Apr - KJCA Tonbridge Junior Rapidplay, The Schools at Somerhill, Somerhill, Tonbridge TN11 0NJ.
Sue Maguire, 36 Sherwood Road, Croydon CR0 7DH (Tel: 020 8656 6420, Email: ) U12, U14, U16 & U18 sections are for the Kent Secondary Championships 2008-9. There are also U8 & U10 sections.

4-5 Apr - 27^th South Herts Congress, St Albans School, Abbey Gateway, St Albans AL3 4HB.
Terry Douse, 23 Westfields, St Albans, Herts AL3 4LR (Tel: 01727 751072, Email: )

5 Apr - Bourne End One Day Congress, Bourne End Community Centre, Wakeman Road, Bourne End, Bucks.
David Langford, 17 Goddington Road, Bourne End, Bucks SL8 5TT (Tel: 01628 520065, Email: )

6-8 Apr - I.A.P.S. National Chess Championships, Aldro School GU8 6AS.
David Archer, Aldro School, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6AS (Tel: 01483 810266, Email: )

10-11 Apr - CCF Easter Congress, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

10-12 Apr - Bolton Easter Congess & Busy Persons Blitz, Excel Centre, Lower Bridgeman Street, Bolton.
R Middleton, 97 Dovedale Road, Breightmet, Bolton BL2 5HS (Tel: 01204 383634) Busy Persons Blitz takes place on 11 April 2009.

10-13 Apr - Southend Easter Congress, Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
Ian Gilbert, 18 Avenue Road, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7PW (Tel: 01702 339765, Email: )

10-13 Apr - Surrey Congress, Nonsuch High School.
Richard W Jones, 38 Glebe Road, Ashtead, Surrey KT21 2NT (Tel: 07811 887604, Email: )

10-13 Apr - 62^nd WECU Congress, Royal Beacon Hotel, Exmouth.
Linda Crickmore, 550 Budshead Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth PL5 4DG (Tel: 01752 768206 before 10 pm, Email: )

10-13 Apr - Welsh Championships, Whitchurch High School (Upper), Penlline Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 2XJ.
Glyn Sinnett, 25 Heol-y-Felin, Seven Sisters, Neath SA10 9BH (Tel: 01639 700186, Email: )

11 Apr - Open Worcestershire Championships – Semi Final & Final (Long play) Knockout, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Hall, 10 Bransford Road, Worcester.
WJCA, PO Box 4733, Brierley Hill DY5 2WU (Tel: 07789 904835 (after 6pm weekdays), Email: ) ... click here to download the entry form

13 Apr - CCF Open Blitz, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

13 Apr - CCF Rapidplay, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

13-17 Apr - CCF Easter International, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

17-19 Apr - NCJS Championships, John Moores University, Barkhill Road, Liverpool L17 6BD.
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

18 Apr - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

18 Apr - SJC Training Day, Windlesham House School, Washington, West Sussex RH20 4AY.
Margaret Burch, 19a Ennismore Avenue, Guildford GU1 1SP (Tel: 01483 534061, Email: )

24-26 Apr - CCF ‘Get Me a FIDE Rating’ Event, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

25 Apr - County Championships - Preliminary Round,
Cyril Johnson, 105 Central Avenue, Syston, Leicestershire LE7 2EG (Tel: 0116 260 9012, Email: )

25 Apr - EPSCA U9 Team Championships Final & Plate,
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

25-26 Apr - 1^st Castle Chess Hereford Congress, Green Dragon Hotel.
Tony Corfe, 51 Borough Way, Potters Bar EN6 3HA (Tel: 01707 659080, Fax: 01707 661160, Email: )

25-26 Apr - Great Yarmouth Congress, Great Yarmouth College, Suffolk Road, Great Yarmouth.
John Wickham, 55 Shakespeare Way, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6SL (Tel: 01603 861140, Email: )

25-26 Apr - 34^th Nottingham Congress, Nottingham High School.
Robert Richmond, 25 Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QZ (Tel: 0115 945 5908, Email: )

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May 2009

1-3 May - Calderdale Congress, Claremount Club, Belgrave Avenue, Halifax HX3 6AU.
Noel Boustred, 1 Dene Crescent, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear NE28 7SN (Tel: 0191 236 9871, Email: )

2 May - Champions League Chess - U13 Final, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

2 May - SJC Megafinal, Warden Park School, Broad Street, Cuckfiels, West Sussex RH17 5DP.
Margaret Burch, 19a Ennismore Avenue, Guildford GU1 1SP (Tel: 01483 534061, Email: )

2-4 May - 4NCL, Divisions 1 & 2, De Vere Venues, Staverton Park.
Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: )

2-4 May - 4NCL, Division 3, Barcelo Hotel, Daventry.
Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: )

4 May - CCF Open Blitz, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

5-7 May - CCF ‘Get Me a FIDE Rating’ Event, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

8-10 May - 20^th Frome Congress, Selwood Middle School, Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 2EF.
G Jepps, 27 Lockey Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5RQ (Tel/Fax: 01749 344191, Email: )

9 May - Champions League Chess - Infant Pairs Final, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

9 May - EPSCA U11 Team Championships Final & Plate,
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

9 May - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

10 May - 83^rd Richmond Rapidplay, White House Community Association, The Avenue, Hampton TW12 3RN.
James Coleman, 43a Station Way, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8SD (Tel: 020 8661 0722, 07941 252609, Email: )

15-17 May - Rhyl Congress, Rhyl Town Hall, Wellington Road, Rhyl LL18 1AB.
Andrew Nicol, 29 Cilgant Eglwys Wen, Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire LL18 5YS (Tel: 01745 583186, Email: ) ... click here to download the entry form

16 May - County Championships - Quarter Finals,
Cyril Johnson, 105 Central Avenue, Syston, Leicestershire LE7 2EG (Tel: 0116 260 9012, Email: )

16 May - Richmond Junior CC - Kids Blitz Tournament, ETNA Community Centre, 13 Rosslyn Road, Twickenham TW1 2AR.
Peter Sowray, 62 Latymer Court, Hammersmith Road W6 7JE (Tel: 07720 716336, Email: )

16 May - SJC Junior Rapidplay, Thomas a Becket Middle School, Glebeside Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 7PR.
Margaret Burch, 19a Ennismore Avenue, Guildford GU1 1SP (Tel: 01483 534061, Email: )

17 May - KJCA Kent Schools' Festival of Chess, Kemnal College, The Avenue, Sidcup BR5 3DJ.
Sue Maguire, 36 Sherwood Road, Croydon CR0 7DH (Tel: 020 8656 6420, Email: ) Inter-School Championship for school teams of 4 from Kent, SE London and City of London. Prize Fund: £700 + Permanent Trophies.

22-25 May - Amersham Congress, De Vere Latimer Place Hotel, Latimer, Chesham, Bucks HP5 1UG.
Sean Hewitt (Tel: 07845 518972, Fax: 0870 288 4393, Email: ) A 7 round swiss held over the bank holiday weekend. Special rates for players at the hotel, and big prize money!

23 May - Champions League Chess - Primary Schools' Final, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

23-25 May - 42^nd Cotswold Congress, St. Edward's School, Cheltenham.
Ron Powis, "Gordano", Farmhill Lane, Stroud, Glos GL5 4DD (Tel: 01453 762518, Email: )

23-25 May - Ilford Congress - Diamond Jubilee Event *, Redbridge Institute, Gaysham Avenue, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex IG2 6TD.
Entries to Ivor Smith, 163 Lodge Road, Writtle, Essex CM1 3JB (Email: - entries not accepted by email or phone). Enquiries to Joe Rosenberg (Tel: 020 8554 2232 before 10pm). * The first Congress was organised by the Ilford Club in May 1950 to celebrate the club's 50th anniversary. Taken over by the the Essex Chess Association in 1951 our annual event has continued without a break ever since. Online entry form to follow.

25 May - CCF Exchange Chess Pairs, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

30-31 May - 1^st Castle Chess Potters Bar Congress, Potters Bar United Reformed Church.
Tony Corfe, 51 Borough Way, Potters Bar EN6 3HA (Tel: 01707 659080, Fax: 01707 661160, Email: )

31 May - KJCA Sutton Valence Junior Rapidplay, Sutton Valence School, North Street, Sutton Valence ME17 3HL.
Sue Maguire, 36 Sherwood Road, Croydon CR0 7DH (Tel: 020 8656 6420, Email: )

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June 2009

5-7 Jun - 13^th South Lakes Open Congress, Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange-Over-Sands.
Trevor Blower, 18 Blackbutts Lane, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria LA14 3AP (Tel: 01229 472100, Email: )

6-7 Jun - EACU Congress, Turner Hall, Church Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0HL.
Richard Freeman, 44 Kelling Way, Broughton, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK10 9NW (Tel: 01908 234014, Fax: 0870 770 4377, Email: )

13 Jun - County Championships - Semi Finals,
Cyril Johnson, 105 Central Avenue, Syston, Leicestershire LE7 2EG (Tel: 0116 260 9012, Email: )

13 Jun - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

13 Jun - SJC Training Day & U7's Sussex Tournament, Fonthill Lodge School, Coombe Hill Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4LY.
Margaret Burch, 19a Ennismore Avenue, Guildford GU1 1SP (Tel: 01483 534061, Email: )

20 Jun - English Chess Challenge 2008 Finals, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

20 Jun - Richmond Junior CC - Kids Blitz Tournament, ETNA Community Centre, 13 Rosslyn Road, Twickenham TW1 2AR.
Peter Sowray, 62 Latymer Court, Hammersmith Road W6 7JE (Tel: 07720 716336, Email: )

27-28 Jun - Chester Congress, The Cheshire View, Plough Lane, Christleton CH3 7BA.
Richard Martin, 5 Mossley Court, Hawarden, Flintshire CH5 3DQ (Tel: 01244 535152, Email: ) ... click here to download the entry form

28 Jun - KJCA Kent Junior Grand Prix Final, Rose Hill School, Coniston Avenue, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9SY.
Sue Maguire, 36 Sherwood Road, Croydon CR0 7DH (Tel: 020 8656 6420, Email: ) Tournament will be followed by end-of-season prize-giving and party.

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July 2009

4 Jul - CCF Rapidplay, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

4 Jul - County Championships - Finals, Moat College, Leicester.
Cyril Johnson, 105 Central Avenue, Syston, Leicestershire LE7 2EG (Tel: 0116 260 9012, Email: )

4-5 Jul - UKCC Southern Gigafinal, Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berks.
Mike Basman, 7 Billockby Close, Chessington KT9 2ED (Tel: 07715 041320, Email: )

11 Jul - CCF Junior Championships, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

11 Jul (p) - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

12 Jul - National Club Finals

14 Jul - 10^th North London Individual "Sam Black" Blitz, Wanstead House, 21 The Green, Wanstead, London E11 2NT.
Gary Cook, 71 Chesterton Terrace, Plaistow E13 0BZ (Tel: 020 8472 1999, Email: )

18-19 Jul - UKCC Northern Gigafinal, TBA.
Mike Basman, 7 Billockby Close, Chessington KT9 2ED (Tel: 07715 041320, Email: ) Under 7-10s play on Saturday, U11-U18 play on Sunday

19 Jul - 84^th Richmond Rapidplay, White House Community Association, The Avenue, Hampton TW12 3RN.
James Coleman, 43a Station Way, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8SD (Tel: 020 8661 0722, 07941 252609, Email: )

26 Jul - 8 Aug - British Championships, Torquay.
ECF Office, The Watch Oak, Chain Lane, Battle, East Sussex TN33 0YD (Tel: 01424 775222, Fax: 01424 775904, Email: )

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August 2009

1 Aug - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

15-22 Aug - British Championship for the Blind, Monarch Hotel, Bridlington.
Stan Lovell, 28 Gosforth Avenue, Redcar TS10 3LL (Tel: 01642 775 668; Email: ) Championship event closed to Visually handicapped UK residents. Minor limited to vh players graded 80 or below.

21-23 Aug - Thanet Congress, Canterbury Christchurch University, Broadstairs Campus, Northwood Road, Broadstairs CT10 2WA.
A D Hargreaves, 1 Medina Avenue, Whitstable, Kent CT5 4EN (Tel: 01227 274885, Email: )

22-23 Aug - UKCC Terafinal, TBA.
Mike Basman, 7 Billockby Close, Chessington KT9 2ED (Tel: 07715 041320, Email: ) U7-U18, three rounds per day. An event for parents, "Relax with Chess" is run alongside and registered for grading.

22-31 Aug - Jessie Gilbert Celebration International, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

29-31 Aug - Berks & Bucks Congress, tbd.
Nigel Dennis, Boundary House, 230 Greys Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 1QY (Tel: 01491 576052, Email: )

31 Aug - CCF Open Blitz, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

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September 2009

5-6 Sep - CCF Autumn Congress, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

6-12 Sep - 59th Paignton Congress, Oldway Mansion, Paignton, Devon.
Linda Crickmore, 550 Budshead Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth PL5 4DG (Tel: 01752 768206 before 10 pm, Email: )

12 Sep - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

13 Sep - 85^th Richmond Rapidplay, White House Community Association, The Avenue, Hampton TW12 3RN.
James Coleman, 43a Station Way, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8SD (Tel: 020 8661 0722, 07941 252609, Email: )

26-27 Sep - 1^st Castle Chess Bideford Congress, Tantons Hotel.
Tony Corfe, 51 Borough Way, Potters Bar EN6 3HA (Tel: 01707 659080, Fax: 01707 661160, Email: )

27 Sep - NYCA U18 & U14 Inter-County Championships, Birmingham.
Kevin Staveley, 57 Treharne Street, Cwmparc, Rhondda CF42 6LH (Tel: 01443 772750, Email: )

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October 2009

10 Oct - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

18-24 Oct - 35^th Guernsey International Chess Festival, Peninsula Hotel, Guernsey.
Fred Hamperl, Peebles, Rue des Bailleuls, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8XB (Tel: +44 7911 139088, Email: ) The venue is once again the Peninsula Hotel on Guernsey's sandy west coast. The hotel will give good discounted rates for chess players.

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November 2009

6-8 Nov - Hampshire Individual Championships, Eastleigh College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh.
J Wheeler, 52 St Matthews Road, Portsmouth P06 2DL (Tel: 023 9237 9905, Email: )

7 Nov - NYCA U16 & U12 Inter-County Championships, Birmingham.
Kevin Staveley, 57 Treharne Street, Cwmparc, Rhondda CF42 6LH (Tel: 01443 772750, Email: )

14 Nov - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

15 Nov - 86^th Richmond Rapidplay, White House Community Association, The Avenue, Hampton TW12 3RN.
James Coleman, 43a Station Way, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8SD (Tel: 020 8661 0722, 07941 252609, Email: )

21 Nov - Basildon Junior Congress, The Willows P S, Church Road, Basildon SS14 2EX.
J Arnold Lutton, 23 Whitmore Way, Basildon SS14 3NT (Tel: 01268 280932, Email: )

21 Nov - Basildon Rapidplay, The Willows P S, Church Road, Basildon SS14 2EX.
J Arnold Lutton, 23 Whitmore Way, Basildon SS14 3NT (Tel: 01268 280932, Email: )

21-22 Nov - British Rapidplay, North Bridge Leisure Centre, Halifax HX3 6TE.
Steve Burton, 4 Osbourne Court, Back Lane, Bramley LS13 4BN (Tel: 0113 256 8157) ... click here to download the entry form

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December 2009

5 Dec - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

13 Dec - Bury (Manchester) Rapidplay, Elizabethan Suite, Town Hall, Bury BL9 0SW.
Anthony Lee, 22 Campbell Close, Walshaw, Bury, Lancs BL8 3BB (Tel: 0161 764 2243, Email: )

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