English chess stars pulled off an unprecedented 1-2-3 in the 2024 XTX Markets London Chess Classic against a world-class field at Arsenal FC’s Emirates Stadium as Grandmaster Gawain Jones was…
It is with great sadness that we report the death of IM Adam Hunt. Adam was an International Master with two GM norms. A FIDE trainer, Adam spent over 20…
The ECU – ETC announces the 5th 2024 Webinar (via Zoom) for trainers’ education & titles. In the webinar the titles of ECU Expert Coach, ECU Junior Coach, or ECU…
Chess in Schools and Communities is delighted to announce that two free spectator tickets for this year’s XTX Markets London Chess Classic are being offered to every chess club in…
… from October 25 to October 30th – the 2024 ISF Bahrain Gymnasiade was the largest in the event’s 52 year history with 5,515 athletes from 71 countries competing across…
England’s record-breaking crop of chess talents scored another incredible milestone this week when nine-year-old north London schoolboy Ethan Pang became the youngest-ever to pass the 2300 rating mark in an…
The ECF Annual General Meeting was held on 26 October 2024. The following candidates were elected unopposed — President: Dominic Lawson Chair of Council: David Eustace Chief Executive: Mike Truran…
Eight of the world’s top chess grandmasters will compete in the 2024 XTX Markets London Chess Classic (LCC) from November 29 to December 7. The line-up includes: Women’s World Champion…
I deplore GM Keith Arkell’s deeply personal attack via Facebook on Nigel Povah, the ECF Seniors Manager. This arose following the Seniors Selection Committee’s decision to give Keith the first…
‘… awesome day for English chess …’ – GM Keith Arkell Some good news Sunday (13/10/24) with Midlands players Jonah Willow and Ameet Ghasi finishing 2nd and 3rd, and both…
Taking place in Terme Catez, Slovenia 13-17 December 2024. Registration has now opened for the above event. Whilst attendance at this tournament is not restricted, the ECF has a few…