Entry form now open for 2024 British Chess Championships
The 2024 British Chess Chess Championships will be held in Hull at the City Hall and the nearby DoubleTree by Hilton, with events running from Thursday 25th July to Sunday…
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Chess in Primary Education – Professional Growth
With the initiative and efforts of the European Chess Union (ECU), the European Parliament published a Declaration on 15 March 2012 on the introduction of the programme ‘Chess in School’…
European Senior Team Chess Championships (ESTCC) 2024
British Chess Educational Trust Awards 2024 – closing date approaching
Please note – the closing date for nominations is 31st May 2024 The Chess Trust is inviting nominations for the BCET Awards 2024 which are for junior schools (including colleges…
Winton British Chess Solving Championship 2024 – 2025
Organised by the British Chess Problem Society. Entry to this competition sponsored by Winton is by solving the starter problem below. White, playing up the board, is to play and…
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 |…
Chess in Prisons and why it matters – Carl Portman
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…
Call for submissions – FIDE Veterans Support Program
The International Chess Federation is pleased to announce the continuation of its support to chess veterans. The grants will be awarded to distinguished players, coaches and organizers aged 65+. Anyone…
BCC 2024 tenders invited
Tenders are now invited for the bookstall, coaching and/or commentary at the British Chess Championships 2024 in Hull – click here
Danny Gormally wins the 2024 British Rapidplay Championship!
Find the crosstable here. Congratulations also to Trisha Kanyamarala on becoming the first Irish player and the first female player to tie for first place. An excellent and comprehensive suite of…