Harry Lamb 1942-2023
It is with great sadness that we must report the death of Harry Lamb. Harry had been in a care home for the last twelve months, suffering from periods of…
Chess News
Chess for Freedom Conference feat. Carl Portman
The first in-person Chess for Freedom Conference will take place from 17-20 May 2023 in Chicago USA. The event will feature many experts from the worldwide chess community and will be…
ECF Ukraine Crisis Appeal 24-hour Chess Marathon
Sue Maroroa Jones 1991-2023
We were deeply saddened to hear about the tragic passing of WIM Sue Maroroa Jones on Thursday 11th of May, shortly after giving birth to her second child Daniel. Sue…
GM norms
Harry Grieve (above, left), the 22-year-old British champion, and Peter Roberson (above, right), 34, both completed their second grandmaster norms (three are needed for the title plus a 2500 rating)…
NEW – World Rapid Team Championship
The World Rapid Team Championship is a new major event organized by FIDE in partnership with the German company WR Group Holding GmbH. Create your own team from your club…
English Seniors – results
Congratulations to Keith Arkell (right) and Mark Hebden, joint 50+ winners; and Chris Baker the 65+ winner, with Paul Littlewood second. Also to Natasha Regan, the Over 50 Women’s winner…
Michael Franklin RIP
Follow this link to British Chess News for a full article remembering FM Michael Franklin.
2023 British Rapidplay Championship by Keith Arkell
Let me begin by heartily congratulating the 4NCL, in this case supported by the ECF and endorsed by the British Isles Coordinating Committee, on their diverse selection of playing venues…
131st Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar
The 131st Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (English Chess Federation) was held from 15th to 22nd April 2023. It was organized by the English Chess Federation, under the auspices of…
National Schools Team Chess Challenge final
7th CSIT World Sport Games (WSG) Rapid and Blitz
CSIT – the International Workers and Amateurs in Sports Confederation – has the great honor to invite all amateur chess players throughout the world to participate in the Rapid (team)…
Online entry open for 2023 Northumbria Masters
Entries are now being accepted online for the 2023 Northumbria Masters in Newcastle upon Tyne from 24-28 August at https://www.northumbriamasters.com. The congress includes various nine-round FIDE-rated tournaments: GM Norm Team…
