It is a delight once again to sponsor and host the ECF’s National Girls’ Chess Championships: a unique and collegiate event. From its inception in 2014, this tournament has exceeded all expectations each year and is the most dynamic national chess competition for young female players. We look forward to welcoming schools from all over the country and warmly invite new participant schools to help celebrate this exceptional assembly of like-minded girls.

– Mrs Alice Phillips, Headmistress, St Catherine’s, Bramley

Entries are now open for the ECF National Schools Girls’ Team Championships 2025 , sponsored by St Catherine’s School, Bramley.

Semi-Finals – Sunday 26th January 2025 at St Catherine’s, Bramley and Nottingham High School
Final 5th/6th April 2025 at St Catherine’s, Bramley

U19 and U11 sections – teams of three. The number of qualifying teams for each final will be no less than ten per age group. The number of qualifiers from each semi-final will depend on overall entry.

We have had to increase entry fees this year, as due to the change of government St Catherine’s has had to reduce the sponsorship package. We hope you understand and will continue to support this very successful event.

Entry fees – Southern Semi-Final
£25.00 per team up to a maximum of four teams. State schools pay only £15.00 per team.
Extra teams – five, six or more – do not have to pay an entry fee. 
The entry fee includes a hot lunch for all team members and managers.

Entry fees – Northern Semi-Final
£20.00 per team up to a maximum of four teams. State schools pay only £10.00 per team.
Extra teams – five, six or more – do not have to pay an entry fee. 

U19 Online Entry

U11 Online Entry

Early entry is appreciated. Download a flyer for the event here – CHESS FLYER 2024-25