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: Daniel Gliddon Email: daniel@ccfworld.com [MAP]
Rounds 5-8 of the CCF Junior Club Championship but all new comers welcome. Fully FIDE-rated
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: daniel@ccfworld.com [MAP]
Rounds 5-8 of the CCF Junior Club Championship but all new comers welcome. Fully FIDE-rated
Contact: Ed Goodwin Email: edhgoodwin@gmail.com Web: https://englishchess.org.uk/uk-open-blitz-championships-2019 [MAP]
This tournament is a closed event for qualifiers from the regional blitz tournaments held in September. It is a 15 round all-play-all format. Time limit 3 minutes plus 2 seconds increment per move
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: 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: Adam Raoof Email: adamraoof@gmail.com Web: http://www.letchworthchess.blogspot.com/ [MAP]
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: daniel@ccfworld.com [MAP]
Rounds 5-8 of the CCF Junior Club Championship but all new comers welcome. Fully FIDE-rated
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: Simeon Bott Email: warwickunichess@gmail.com [MAP]
7 rounds- each players has 15 minutes + 10 seconds increment per move per round. 3 sections – Open, Major (U140), Minor (U105). Entry £5, all entry fees go to prize fund! Open to the public and University players! To enter and for a list of entries follow this web link – there is also a map of the campus including parking and directions to the venue there! Sign ups are open up until the day | Entry form
Contact: Adam Raoof Email: adamraoof@gmail.com Web: http://www.hampsteadchess.blogspot.com [MAP – entrance on Prince Arthur Road]
2 days, 5 games – U2200, U1900 and Under 1700 and must also be U135 ECF sections. 10.30am start Saturday, 11am Sunday. Held a short walk from Hampstead Underground (Northern Line). 60 mins per player + 30 secs a move :: 5 rounds
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 (over 18’s only), the top teams qualify for the Grand Final taking place in February | Entry form
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
Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: daniel@ccfworld.com [MAP]
Rounds 5-8 of the CCF Junior Club Championship but all new comers welcome. Fully FIDE-rated
Contact: James Corrigan Email: info@londonchessclassic.com Web: https://www.londonchessclassic.com/ [MAP]
London Chess Classic FIDE Open | Entry form
Contact: James Corrigan Email: info@londonchessclassic.com Web: http://www.londonchessclassic.com [MAP]
London Chess Classic Weekend event with 4 sections – Open, U2050, U1825, U1600
Contact: David Nelson Email: dave200979@hotmail.com Web: http://www.southamptonchess.org.uk/rapidplay/ [MAP]
Six round rapidplay tournament with up to three sections. Time control: 25 minutes plus 5 seconds per move in top two sections, 30 minutes for all moves in lower section | Entry form
Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: daniel@ccfworld.com [MAP]
Round 9 of the CCF Junior Club Championship but all new comers welcome. Fully FIDE-rated
Contact: James Corrigan Email: info@londonchessclassic.com Web: http://www.londonchessclassic.com [MAP]
London Chess Classic Weekday Tournament. 2 sections – U2050 & U1750
Contact: Paul McKeown Email: richmond_junior_chess_club@hotmail.com Web: http://www.rjcc.org.uk/ [MAP]
Under 18 FIDE-rated standard play. Held at the same time as a qualifier for the London Junior Chess Championship
Contact: Hok Yin Stephen Chiu Email: coventrydistrictchess@gmail.com Web: https://covchessleague.blogspot.com/p/2nd-rapidplay.html [MAP]
6 rounds – each player has 20 minutes + 10 second increment per round. 3 sections – Open, Major (U145), Minor (U110). Entry £15.00 (Juniors £10.00). All players welcome, from both inside and outside the League!
Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: daniel@ccfworld.com [MAP]
Another chance for juniors to get FIDE rated