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…
ECF Arbiter Course – June
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…
Endgame Challenge Three – The Rerun
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…
European Cities and Towns Chess Championships result
On the 29th January 2023 in at the Mindsports Centre in Hammersmith three teams entered the European Cities and Towns Chess Championships organised by the European Chess Union — Hammersmith…