International Master Michael Basman RIP
The ECF is very sad to learn of the passing last night of International Master Michael Basman. Michael was a renowned English chess player, author and organiser who was awarded…
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Free chess training for Ukrainian refugees in London
WFM Shohreh Bayat is offering a series of free chess training lessons for Ukrainian refugees. The lessons are expected to run weekly on Tuesday afternoons from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, starting…
Braille Chess Association 90th Anniversary
The Braille Chess Association, which encourages and supports the playing of chess at all levels by blind and partially sighted people, is proudly celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. One…
Winton British Chess Solving Championship – solution
John Rice – mate in 2 Tries — 1. e3? / Ng5? / Nd8? / Q x c8? 1.… B x e6! / Be6! / Be6! / Kd6! Solution —…
London Junior Chess Championships update
The London Junior Chess Championship website has been updated with all the qualifying events and links to entry forms available – www.ljcc.co.uk The LJCC Finals – dates 17-18 December –…
Andrew Leadbetter RIP
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Andrew Leadbetter following a road traffic accident last Thursday. Andrew was a stalwart of Stafford Chess Club,…
Clubs & Congress Insurance 2022/23 – amended 31/8/22
Clubs and other chess organisations can now renew their insurance through Greens Insurance, using the renewal/application form linked below. Cover will begin when the completed form and payment is received…
2nd IPCA World Individual Chess Championship Rapid and Blitz
— from IPCA General Secretary Olexandr Prohorov I’d like to inform you that the IPCA (International Physically Disabled Chess Association) will be holding the 2nd IPCA World Individual Chess Championship Rapid…
FIDE Commissions – nominations
FIDE are seeking nominees for their various non-elected Commissions – please see below. If you are interested, please email the ECF office on office@englishchess.org.uk with the information requested in the…
Olympiad gold for Uzbekistan — and David Howell!
British Championships Notice – events underway 8/8/22
Good luck to all of the entrants to the British Chess Championships. If you have any questions or last minute changes to your entry over the weekend, please direct these…
Premier League Fantasy Football 2022
For the 2022/23 Fantasy Premier League why don’t you join ‘Premier Chess’ – the number one league for chess players? Joining the league couldn’t be easier. Simply use the link…
Enter the inner sanctum of elite chess
From Leonard Barden — ‘I think many chess players would be interested in this long and well-written article, which has just been published as the front page lead in this…
Entries welcome for Northumbria Masters Congress
After the Northumbria Masters’ successful relaunch last August, this year the Bank Holiday Weekend congress has moved to St. Mary’s Catholic School, Newcastle upon Tyne on 26-30 August. Entries are…