February 2023


European Girls’ and Women’s Chess Weekend

The ECU Commission for Women’s Chess is organizing the second edition of the ECU Girls’ and Women’s Chess Weekend on 25th–26th February. All events are online and is open to…



Sponsoring Ukrainian refugees

The English Chess Federation is trying to find hosts for Ukrainian GM Pavel Eljanov and family. Pavel is ranked world number 34 and would come to the UK with his…


Cambridge International Open – results

The Cambridge International Open has certainly proven itself to be one of the most sought-after events in England. With only 121 places available, there were more than fifty people on…



Rating of games played abroad

The ‘rating of games played abroad’ facility has been dormant since the new rating system was introduced. The ECF rating team are pleased to announce that it has now been…


Manager of Women’s Online Chess

The ECF would like to thank IM Lawrence Cooper for his hard work and valuable contributions during his tenure as Manager of Women’s Online Chess. Now that Lawrence has stood…


BCET Awards 2023

The BCET is inviting nominations for the BCET Awards 2023 which are for junior schools (including colleges and other education establishments) and junior clubs in the United Kingdom. The awards…