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English Seniors Championship starts today

The English Seniors Championship starts today with two sections (50+ and 65+) over seven rounds from Friday 24th May to Tuesday 28th May. For further details please follow this link…



ESTCC Triple Champions!

England’s seniors dominated the European Senior Team Chess Championships at Terme Catez, Slovenia, winning three team golds in the Open 50+ and 65+ as well as the Women’s Over 50…







Congress cancellation – South Lakes

South Lakes Chess Congress 7 – 9 June 2024 in Barrow-in-Furness Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have to announce the cancellation of the 26th South Lakes Chess Congress….


RIP Michael John Passmore

Mike Passmore died on 21st April at the age of 83.  He had been a member of Downend and Fishponds  Chess Club since 1958 and soon became one of their…


ECU – ETC Titles’ Webinar 2024

Members who would like to study for and then secure the titles of ECU Expert Coach (EEC) & ECU Junior Coach (EJC) are invited to apply for the European Chess…


Menchik Memorial 2024 – reports

Follow these links for round-by-round reports on this event from IA Matthew Carr! Menchik Memorial 2024 Round 1 | Menchik Memorial 2024 Round 2 Menchik Memorial 2024 Round 3 |…



The 8th Menchik Memorial

A WGM / WIM women’s norm event. Vera Menchik (1906-44) was the first women’s world chess champion, as well as the longest reigning champion, gaining the title at 21 and…