The calendar is now sortable by category and by tag, both at the top of the calendar. You can use the button at the foot of the calendar to add this calendar to your own (Google, Apple, Timely etc). The print button at the top will print the page you’re on. Clicking on the main calendar bar (top left) allows you to choose a date to jump to. PLEASE NOTE – where an event is marked as ‘ALL DAY’ it may be best to check with the organisers in case they have not submitted a start and/or end time to us …
To submit your event to the ECF calendar – click here. This will also enable you to submit your event to the International Rating Office for registration with FIDE if it is FIDE-rated or has a FIDE-rated section(s) | For a PDF of the ECF Event Calendar (updated every 4-6 weeks) – click here (PDF updated May 20th 2019)
Official FIDE events … http://www.fide.com/calendar … and the rest – worldwide chess events from the FIDE website – http://www.fide.com/calendar/tournaments.html
To submit your FIDE-rated event to the FIDE Events Calendar, click this link – https://www.fide.com/calendar/tournaments.html?view=calendar&task=uregister
A new badge system has been introduced whenever possible from 26/3/18 onwards. An amber wheelchair (below) means that the venue has at least some disability-friendly aspects, whereas a green wheelchair (also below) means it’s particularly so. In all cases, but especially where no badge is evident, PLEASE contact the organisers for more details …
The links to external websites within the calendar are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the ECF of any of the products and services available or opinions expressed on or accuracy of these other websites …
Contact: Syringa Camp Email: northwaleschess@aol.com [MAP]
Three sections, FIDE-rated Open and Major (U1900 / 160), and ECF/WCU graded Minor (U120 / 1600)
1st: £250 2nd: £150 3rd: £75 and grading prize of £50 in each section, plus £50 junior prize | Entry form
Contact: Ollie Blacklock Email: newforestchess@gmail.com Register online here [MAP]
The event is designed for players of all abilities, from those who are just starting to learn the rules, to those who already play in tournaments. The event is for juniors who reside or go to school in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Jersey or Guernsey
Contact: Kishan Pattni Email: kishanpattni84@gmail.com Web/online entry: https://form.jotformeu.com/91176021723349 [MAP]
Contact: Jean-Baptiste Jugand Email: treasurer@pwchessclub.org.uk Web: https://form.jotformeu.com/90733009258356 [MAP]
Open – 1st £250, 2nd £125, 3rd £75; U160 – 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £65; U120 – 1st £150, 2nd £75, 3rd £50. Junior tournament – minimum of £100 of prizes and trophies. Rating prizes of £40 (under 180, under 140 and under 100) | Entry form
Contact: Scott Freeman Email: chess@ccfworld.com | Web [MAP]
5 round tournaments for players of primary school age who have qualified from the opening round of the English Chess Challenge. Players play in separate age groups and gender groups to qualify for the final
Contact: Scott Freeman Email: chess@ccfworld.com | Web [MAP]
5 round tournaments for players of primary school age who have qualified from the opening round of the English Chess Challenge. Players play in separate age groups and gender groups to qualify for the final
Contact: Adam Raoof Email: adamraoof@gmail.com Web: http://www.muswellhillchess.blogspot.com [MAP]
We split all entrants into three rated and graded sections on the day – Open / Major and Minor
Contact: Nigel Blades Email: tournaments@glcc.org.uk Web: https://glcc.org.uk/summer_blitz2019.html [MAP]
Single section Swiss tournament, open to all players. 10 rounds at 3 minutes + 2 sec increments. FIDE rated, 40% of entry fees returned as prizes, remainder to club funds
Contact: Scott Freeman Email: chess@ccfworld.com Web: http://www.ccfworld.com/Chess [MAP]
Contact: Scott Freeman Email: chess@ccfworld.com | Web [MAP]
7 round rapidplay over up to 3 sections – Elite, Major, Minor (exact rating/grading limits TBA once we know the entry)
Contact: Alex Holowczak Email: alexholowczak@gmail.com Web: http://solihulljunioropen.warwickshirechess.org/ [MAP]
Four sections for players under 11; two sections for players under 18 | Entry form
Contact: Joao Santos Email: cbstaff.joao@gmail.com Web: http://www.chess.co.uk [MAP]
Round Robin Blitz tournament, 5 minutes KO each player. All levels and ratings welcome. £5 entry fee (pay on the day)
£20 top prize | https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-VtaFpZNE/events/262028574/
Contact: Adam Raoof Email: adamraoof@gmail.com Web: https://www.hendonchessclub.com/blitz/ [MAP]
One section, Swiss system tournament. 1st prize £20, 2nd prize £10 and £10 prize for the highest Hendon Chess Club member. 10 minutes per player per game, digital clocks. Held on the first Thursday of every month
Contact: Nick Pert Email: fleetchess@gmail.com Web: https://www.gmchess.co.uk/summer-fide-congress.html [MAP]
Adult and junior 5 round standard play chess congress. U2200 & U1900 sections, 60 minutes per player per game PLUS 30 seconds per move. ECF & FIDE rated. £30 entry fee. Hosted by GM Nick Pert
Contact: Brian Towers Email: blitz@southshieldschessclub.co.uk Web: http://southshieldschessclub.co.uk/ [MAP]
9 round FIDE rated blitz (5+2) in the top floor exhibition area of The Word in South Shields. Free Parking at the Mill Dam Car Park. Entry fee £10. 1st Prize £150, 2nd Prize £100, 3rd Prize £50, 2 x grading prize of £30, Junior (U18) prize – £20 ,Senior (S65) prize – £20 based on min 40 entries, may be adjusted if <40 entries. Max 1 prize per person. Cafeteria on ground floor
Contact: Scott Freeman Email: chess@ccfworld.com | Web [MAP]
5 round tournaments for players of primary school age who have qualified from the opening round of the English Chess Challenge. Players play in separate age groups and gender groups to qualify for the final
Contact: Adam Raoof Email: adamraoof@gmail.com Web: http://www.goldersgreenchess.blogspot.com [MAP]
Monthly, 6 rounds, 5 sections – Open, Under 170, Under 145, Under 120 plus NEW Improvers Under 105 section, and an ECF Graded Under 80 Section! 25 minutes each plus 5 seconds a move – http://bit.ly/stlukeschess
Web: http://www.4ncl.co.uk/fide/information_22.htm [MAP]
FIDE Open, FIDE U2000 (ECF U175), ECF U135. Five rounds Friday 7pm – Sunday 7pm
Contact: Adam Raoof Email: adamraoof@gmail.com Web: http://www.muswellhillchess.blogspot.com [MAP]
We split all entrants into three rated and graded sections on the day – Open / Major and Minor