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]
Under 18 FIDE-rated standard play. Held at the same time as a qualifier for the London Junior Chess Championship
Contact: James Corrigan Email: info@londonchessclassic.com Web: https://www.londonchessclassic.com/ [MAP]
London Chess Classic FIDE rated Super Blitz Open consisting of 8 qualifying groups and a knockout stage | Entry form
Contact: Angela Eyton Email: angelaeyton@aol.com [MAP]
LJCC qualifying event. 6 rounds. Time control – 20 mins plus 5 sec increment per player. There will be four Grand Prix meetings this term with the best three results counting towards the final scores | Entry form
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
Contact: Arnold Lutton Email: entry@ljcc.co.uk Web: http://www.ljcc.co.uk [MAP]
This popular five round event consists of three sections, Open, Major and Minor. The Open and Major are both FIDE rated. The Minor is ECF graded only and entry to it is open to those under 115 ECF and to ungraded players who do not have a FIDE rating above 1600. The Major is restricted to under 1860 FIDE. The Open starts at 9 am on Saturday and 9.30 on Sunday. Major and Minor start at 9.45 both days | Entry form
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: David Clayton Email: fidecongress@gmail.com Website: http://congress.popmalc.org.uk/congress/49/home [MAP]
Major U1900 (ECF U160); Minor U1500 (ECF U107) | Flyer
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: Norman Went Email: DocklandsChess@yahoo.co.uk Web: http://www.spanglefish.com/docklandschessclub [MAP]
6 rounds, 2 sections. Major Under 171 and Minor Under 130 | Entry form
Contact: Dagne Ciuksyte Email: mjchessclub@gmail.com [MAP]
6 round Swiss. 2 sections, Open plus U60 (juniors only) | Entry form
Contact: Scott Freeman Email: chess@ccfworld.com Web: https://www.ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/ChessClubSeniorsIndex.htm [MAP]
FIDE-rated LP Congress across 4 sections
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: Arnold Lutton Email: entry@ljcc.co.uk Web: http://www.ljcc.co.uk [MAP]
This established three day, six round Congress consists of three sections, OPEN, MAJOR and MINOR. The Open and Major are FIDE rated. The Minor is ECF graded only and is restricted to players under ECF 125 and to ungraded players who do not have a FIDE rating above equivalent ECF 125. The Major is under 1940 FIDE | Entry form
Contact: Arnold Lutton Email: entry@ljcc.co.uk Web: http://www.ljcc.co.uk [MAP]
This prestigious three-day event has sections for Under 8, Under 12, Under 16 and Under 18/21. The Under 18/21 is combined with the LJCC Christmas Open. The Under 8 is held over two days, 29th and 30th December and is rapidplay. The other sections play on all three days. The Under 18/21 and Under 16 are both FIDE rated. The Under 12 attracts a very large entry and is run as Major and Minor sections. Competitors must gain qualification to play in the Under 8 and Under 12 as detailed at www.ljcc.co.uk. There are also sections for Under 10 and Under 14 on 14th and 15th December at the same venue | Booklet
Contact: Marc Bryant Email: HICCchairman@hastingschess.club Web: http://www.hastingschess.com/ [MAP]
9 round Swiss – FIDE Norms available
Contact: Mostaque Choudhury Email: britishbanglachess@gmail.com [MAP]
In response to the popular demand BBCA has switched to incremental time control replacing the previous fixed time control system. All rounds of the ECF graded Open & Major sections will be played with 10-minute plus five-second incremental time control. Entry fee is only £20 for adults and £15 for juniors for both sections. However, all players are required to be ECF Silver and above members. All other players, including foreign players with FIDE ID, must pay an additional £7.50 with the entry fee. Discounted entry fee is available for BBCA members. Attractive 1st and 2nd prizes along with several grading prizes are available in Open and Major sections.
Chief Arbiter – Michael Flatt
Contact: Adam Raoof Email: adamraoof@gmail.com Web: http://www.goldersgreenchess.blogspot.com [MAP]
Open; Under 170; Under 145; Under 120; Under 105; Under 80
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: Douglas Vleeshhouwer Email: douglas.vleeshhouwer@gmail.com Web: http://www.hullchess.com/Rapid+Play+2020 [MAP]
5 round Swiss rapid tournament – FIDE-rated Open, FIDE-rated U1900, ECF U120
20 mins + 10 secs increment from move 1. In each section – 1st prize £100, 2nd prize £50, one £30 grading prize
Contact: Nigel Blades Email: tournaments@glcc.org.uk Web: https://glcc.org.uk/newyear_blitz2020.html [MAP]
FIDE rated blitz tournament, single section Swiss, 9 rounds at 3 minutes + 2 sec increments. 40% of entry fees returned as 1st, 2nd, 3rd and rating prizes, remainder to club funds
Contact: Scott Freeman Email: chess@ccfworld.com Web: https://www.ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/ChessClubSeniorsIndex.htm [MAP]
Wednesday 8th January 2020 to Wednesday 8th April 2020 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Results will be submitted monthly to FIDE @ the ECF. An Open FIDE-rated LP competition for any available players, primarily set up to accommodate retired players. It gives a chance to have competitive FIDE-rated chess at a time of day that older players hope to have more energy for!
Contact: Dylan Mize Email: dylancmize@gmail.com Web: http://prounichessleague.co.uk
PUCL is the UK’s first intercollegiate team rapid event. Fixtures are played between teams of 4 students from the same uni, in an all-play-all format, once a month during the academic year. All matches will be hosted at a venue on UCL’s Bloomsbury campus. All relevant tournament information can be found on our website. To Enter a team from your uni, follow the “signup” link from the homepage – prounichessleague.co.uk | Flyer