ECF News

England teams for the Chess Olympiad

The England teams for the Chess Olympiad at Budapest in September have been selected. Board orders will be determined by the Selection Committee at a later date. Open Michael Adams;…





ECF Yearbook 2024 – new link

The Yearbook 2024 hard copy version is now available to order while stocks last – £9.99 for members, £11.99 for non-members! Owing to a huge spam attack overnight on the…




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…




IBCA European Open Chess Championship 2024

Owen Phillips writes — From 15/25 June, Gary Hogan of the BCA and Witney chess clubs will play in his long-awaited second major international FIDE event when he participates alongside…


Glorney Cup teams announcement

The ECF was pleased to receive 242 applications to represent England’s two teams in the Glorney Cup this year, which will be held in Hull between 23-25 July. We would like to thank everyone who…