ECF News


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…



DGT Clocks – EoI form now closed

** This form has now been closed due to the overwhelming level of requests ** The English Chess Federation is inviting expressions of interest from clubs and organisers interested in…





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