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 November 4th 2019)
* English events or events covered by the ECF only, obviously …
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: Paul McKeown Email: richmond_junior_chess_club@hotmail.com Web: http://www.rjcc.org.uk/ [MAP]
Qualifying tournament for the London Junior Chess Championships. Under 8, 10 & 12 sections | Entry form
Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: daniel@ccfworld.com [MAP]
Another chance for juniors to get FIDE rated
Contact: Arnold Lutton Email: entry@ljcc.co.uk Web: http://www.ljcc.co.uk [MAP]
This is a qualifying event for the London Under 12 finals on 28, 29, 30 December 2018 organised by the London Junior Chess Championship Charitable Trust | Entry form
Contact: Arnold Lutton Email: entry@ljcc.co.uk Web: http://www.ljcc.co.uk [MAP]
This prestigious event has sections for Under 10 and Under 14. The Under 14 Major is FIDE rated. Competitors must gain qualification to play in the Under 10 section. There are also sections for Under 8, Under 12, Under 16 and Under 18/21 on 28th, 29th and 30th December at the same venue | Entry form
Contact: Nigel Dennis Email: nigelwdennis@btinternet.com Web: https://nigelwdennis.wixsite.com/mysite [MAP][Postcode of entrance drive SL6 4QQ]
Beginners section and other sections for more advanced players. Open to all under the age of 18 | Entry form
Contact: Nigel Dennis Email: nigelwdennis@btinternet.com Web: https://nigelwdennis.wixsite.com/mysite [MAP]
Beginners section and other sections for more advanced players | Entry form
Contact: Nigel Dennis Email: nigelwdennis@btinternet.com Web: https://nigelwdennis.wixsite.com/mysite [MAP]
Beginners section and other sections for more advanced players. Open to all under the age of 18 | Entry form
Contact: Nigel Dennis Email: nigelwdennis@btinternet.com Web: https://nigelwdennis.wixsite.com/mysite [MAP]
Beginners section and other sections for more advanced players. Open to all under the age of 18 | Entry form
Contact: Amy Grieve Email: amy@southofenglandjunior.com Web: http://www.southofenglandjunior.com [MAP]
Prestigious junior chess event held over the last weekend in January each year at Yateley Manor School in Hampshire. U11 section is England Junior Squad qualifier.
Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: chess@ccfworld.com Web: https://www.ccfworld.com/Chess/Junior%20Home%20Page/ECC_Qual_info.htm [MAP]
7 round Open tournament for players Under 18 @ 31 August 2019. Qualification event for the later stages of the 2020 English Chess Challenge
Contact: Peter Hornsby Email: director@2020chess.com Web: http://www.2020chess.com [MAP]
An exhilarating National Team (four players) Rapidplay Competition! This competition is a one-day rapid play event, with 20 minutes for each player to make their moves per game, with five rounds taking place across the day. The entry price is just £10 for adults and £8 for students and under-eighteens, the top teams qualify for the Grand Final taking place in February | Entry form
Contact: Tony Corfe Email: tony@mrcorfe.co.uk [MAP]
Local coaching event with graded and ungraded sections. For graded players and those new to competitive chess | Entry form
Contact: Julian Clissold Email: julian.clissold@outlook.com Web: http://www.epsca.org.uk/ [MAP]
Junior tournament, Under 8, 9, 10, 11 – all with A and B sections. Swiss tournament. Rapidplay time controls – all moves in 20 minutes plus 5 second increment. Book stall and refreshments | Entry form
Contact: Peter Cloudsdale Email: cloudsdale_c@hotmail.co.uk Web: http://www.whiterosejuniorchessacademy [MAP]
A mixture of chess training and games for all levels of ability with adult training for parents. We will hold two sections – for beginners and more advanced | Entry form
Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: chess@ccfworld.com Web: https://www.ccfworld.com/Chess/Results/2020-03-14_CLC_SE.htm [MAP]
Primary School (FIDE-rated & ECF graded) Team tournament. This is the 2nd Leg of 2 rounds of qualifying for the Summer Term Final
Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: chess@ccfworld.com Web: https://www.ccfworld.com/Chess/Results/2020-03-15_CLC_SW.htm [MAP]
Primary School (FIDE-rated & ECF graded) Team tournament. This is the 2nd Leg of 2 rounds of qualifying for the Summer Term Final
Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: chess@ccfworld.com Web: https://www.ccfworld.com/Chess/Results/2020-03-28_CLC_K.htm [MAP]
Primary School (FIDE-rated & ECF graded) Team tournament. This is the 2nd Leg of 2 rounds of qualifying for the Summer Term Final
Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: chess@ccfworld.com Web: https://www.ccfworld.com/Chess/Results/2019-11-17_CLC_M.htm [MAP]
Primary School (FIDE-rated & ECF graded) Team tournament. This is the 2nd Leg of 2 rounds of qualifying for the Summer Term Final