ECF News



Finance Council meetings report 2023

The Finance Council meetings were held on 22nd April. Though they were held as separate meetings, in this update I have covered all the significant points in this single report….


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…



English Seniors Chess Championships 2023

The English Seniors Championships will take place between Thursday 4th May and Bank Holiday Monday 8th May 2023 at the Woodland Grange, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa CV32 6RN. There…


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…



Free ECF Student Silver membership

The ECF is pleased to announce that Student Silver membership is available FREE for the first year to student players who have not previously been members of the Federation in…






BCC 2023 tenders

The English Chess Federation invites bids from those interested for Commentary, Bookstall, and Coaching for the British Chess Championships 2023. Closing date for applications is 14th April 2023. You’ll find…