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…
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…
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 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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Please note this event has been cancelled …
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…