Euro Schools 2024
The ECF is accepting registrations for the European Schools Championship in Limerick, Ireland between 30 May – 08 June 2024. Please click here for the registration form. The deadline to…
ECF News
WGM title awarded to Lan Yao
Congratulations to Lan Yao, whose WGM title was confirmed by the 2023 3rd FIDE Council Meeting. Since applying for the title Lan Yao has gained her first IM norm as…
FIDE changes to rating system and title regulations
FIDE are making some changes to their rating system and title regulations with further details at the link here – https://fide.com/news/2831 The rating system changes will come into force from…
Caplin Hastings International Chess Congress – live commentary
The Caplin Hastings International Chess Congress is well underway, and live commentary on the games with IM Richard Pert and guests can be followed every day (today is Round 7)…
British Rapidplay 2024
We’re pleased to be able to confirm that the ECF are once again supporting the 4NCL in organising the 2024 edition of the British Rapidplay Championship on Saturday 2nd and…
Manager for Accessible Chess
Owen Philips has decided to stand down from the post of Manager for Accessible Chess on health grounds. During his tenure Owen has taken forward a number of initiatives to support…
Bodhana Sivanandan enters chess history – from Leonard Barden
UK Open Blitz Finals – Saturday 2nd December
The 2023 UK Open Blitz Finals took place on Saturday 2nd December at the Woodland Grange Hotel, Leamington Spa, with all games played on live boards. You can find further…
Bronze medal and norms for Lan Yao!
Congratulations to WIM Lan Yao, who has secured a Bronze board medal at the European Team Chess Championship 2023 on board two. In addition she has achieved her first IM…
Double World Senior Chess Champions!
Congratulations to England’s Michael Adams and John Nunn, who both became World Senior chess champions yesterday in Terrasini, Sicily, Italy. Despite both being the top seeds in their respective sections,…
ECF Secondary School Chess News for November 2023
Congratulations Bodhana!
The ECF offers its hearty congratulations to WCM Bodhana Sivanandan, the new World Cadets U8 Girls Champion for 2023. Bodhana is the first English player to win a World Cadets…
NSCC Girls Northern Semi-Final – event cancelled
Please note this event has been cancelled …
Two new Director appointments
The ECF is pleased to announce two new director appointments. First, Alex Longson is our new Finance Director, replacing Adam Ashton. Alex combines his role at UK Chess and running…