Chess News

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…



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…



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,…




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…




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…