ECF Membership Statistics
Click this link for a PDF of the Membership Analysis March 2023 for the English Chess Federation.
ECF News
ECF Finance Council 2023
The 2023 Finance Council meeting will take place on the afternoon of 22nd April by video conference only. The prescribed business of the meeting includes presentation by the Board of…
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s…
British Chess Championships 2023 – further details and entry form
ECF Arbiter Course – June
Sponsoring Ukrainian refugees
The English Chess Federation is trying to find hosts for Ukrainian GM Pavel Eljanov and family. Pavel is ranked world number 34 and would come to the UK with his…
Cambridge International Open – results
The Cambridge International Open has certainly proven itself to be one of the most sought-after events in England. With only 121 places available, there were more than fifty people on…
Endgame Challenge Three – The Rerun
Rating of games played abroad
The ‘rating of games played abroad’ facility has been dormant since the new rating system was introduced. The ECF rating team are pleased to announce that it has now been…
Manager of Women’s Online Chess
The ECF would like to thank IM Lawrence Cooper for his hard work and valuable contributions during his tenure as Manager of Women’s Online Chess. Now that Lawrence has stood…
BCET Awards 2023
The BCET is inviting nominations for the BCET Awards 2023 which are for junior schools (including colleges and other education establishments) and junior clubs in the United Kingdom. The awards…
British Chess Championships 2023 – update
ECF Safeguarding Officer appointment
The ECF wishes to thank Samantha Ali for her work as Safeguarding Officer but is also pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Sharratt and Jo Wildman to replace Samantha…
2023 ECF Online Grand (Prix Series 3) – First Rapid Event on Sunday 15th January
The 2023 ECF Online Grand Prix runs from January to October 2023. Blitz and Rapid events will take place on the first and third Sundays of each month respectively, with…