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 December 10th 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: Scott Freeman Email: chess@ccfworld.com Web: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/Results/2018-12-01_CLC_K.htm [MAP]
Schools team tournament – 1st leg of qualifying. Scores from Autumn and Spring term added together to qualify for the final in the Summer term. We also run a Schools Individual Challenge section for the reserve players from each school so everyone can take part if they want to
Contact: Hok Yin Stephen Chiu Email: coventrydistrictchess@gmail.com Web: https://covchessleague.blogspot.com/p/rapidplay.html [MAP]
The 2018-19 season marks one hundred years of the Coventry and District Chess League fostering chess across the local area! We will be running a Centenary Rapidplay to celebrate this joyous occasion. Entry £10.00 (Juniors £5.00) | Entry form | Wheelchair access available, please email the organisers for any accessibility needs …
Contact: Paul Carey Email: info@bunrattychess.com Web: http://bunrattychess.com/ [MAP]
Biggest weekender in Ireland. 350 entrants annually with many top GMs
Contact: Jamie Shail Email: jamie@rothaymanor.co.uk Web: https://rothaymanor.co.uk/ [MAP]
This event’s main aim is for guests to enjoy themselves whilst increasing their knowledge of chess and gaining confidence in using various tactics. The holiday includes –
A seven-round Swiss competition; a look at some games from the past; tutorial sessions covering Opening principles, Middle Game, Endgame techniques; chess tactics (pin, skewer, fork and discovered check); analysis of games played at the hotel.
We will be joined for a day by Raymond Keene OBE, Grandmaster, FIDE international arbiter, journalist and author. The holiday is suitable for anyone from the inexperienced (ungraded) player to local club players, though not for anyone above 150 grading | Accessibility statement
Contact: John McMorrow Email: chairperson@icu.ie Web: https://www.icu.ie/events/1067
A 9-round FIDE open played over 6 days
Contact: Karen Shilstone Email: thaotraining@yahoo.co.uk [MAP]
This is an event to promote chess/bridge in schools and communities. We aim to show the growth and development benefits for children if included in their national curriculum (as we do physical education and music).
All players have been registered and invitation now is closed but we welcome chess enthusiasts to observe and give moral support.
Contact: Marie Gledhill Email: juniorchessmasters@hotmail.com [MAP]
This will be an individual competition as well as a school team competition; the competition is open to all children in the United Kingdom and Ireland, you can enter both as part of a school team and as an individual. Girls and Boys sections will be separate — U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U14, U18 | Entry form
Contact: Robin Slade Email: chelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com Web: http://www.britishchess.co.uk [MAP]
British Chess are running a two-day Holiday Camp for juniors in August. The juniors will enjoy a mix of group coaching, individual game analysis and plenty of game play. The coaching will be led by IM Richard Pert. This event is aimed at juniors who have at least began their journey into tournament chess | Entry form
Contact: Geoff Brown Email: gd_brown@sky.com Web: https://www.dhchessclub.co.uk/ [MAP]
Six round rapidplay with four sections. All sections will be FIDE rated as well as ECF graded | Entry form
Contact: Peter Cloudsdale Email: cloudsdale_c@hotmail.co.uk Web: http://whiterosechessacademy.org.uk [MAP]
A mixture of tuition together with a Swiss competition in various sections, based on experience. Various prizes | Entry form
Contact: Maria Damodaran Email: mariadamodaran@gmail.com [MAP]
Half-term Edenbridge FIDE Standard Below 1600 Double Round Robin. Time control: 30 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1. Two rounds per day (10:30am / 2:00pm)
Contact: Mostaque Choudhury Email: britishbanglachess@gmail.com [MAP]
An entertaining day of FIDE rated thrilling chess for all abilities. £775 prize fund in three sections – Open – FIDE Open to all players; Major – FIDE 1975 = ECF 170 & under; Minor – FIDE 1600 = ECF 120 & under. All day complimentary tea/coffee for all. Enjoy the traditional, authentic BBCA hospitality with a free lunch of chicken or vegetable biriyani for players upon a request in advance.
Hurry! Only 100 places are available. Read the leaflet for more details. Please complete your entry form online at- https://form.jotform.com/81766005914963 | Leaflet
Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: chess@ccfworld.com Web: https://www.ccfworld.com/Chess/Results/2019-11-16_CLC_K.htm [MAP]
Primary School (FIDE-rated & ECF graded) Team tournament. This is the 1st Leg of 2 rounds of qualifying for the Summer Term Final
Contact: Peter Cloudsdale Email: cloudsdale_c@hotmail.co.uk Web: http://www.whiterosejuniorchessacademy [MAP]
Good chess training at all levels of ability. We are showing various chess tactics and problems, combined with chess games which are recorded and analysed. The main aim is to learn more and have fun | Entry form
Contact: Marie Gledhill Email: juniorchessmasters@hotmail.com [MAP]
This will be an individual competition as well as a school team competition; the competition is open to all children in the South East, you can enter both as part of a school team and as an individual. Girls and Boys sections will be played separately | Entry form
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 1st 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/2019-11-23_CLC_SE.htm [MAP]
Primary School (FIDE-rated & ECF graded) Team tournament. This is the 1st 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/2019-11-24_CLC_SW.htm [MAP]
Primary School (FIDE-rated & ECF graded) Team tournament. This is the 1st Leg of 2 rounds of qualifying for the Summer Term Final