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 …
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Contact: Andrew Gilmour Email: dracofelsinae@hotmail.co.uk Web: http://cotswoldcongress.co.uk [MAP]
This year’s Open will incorporate the Gloucestershire Individual County Championship. The event is a traditional old style congress. However we are aiming to use digital clocks for the open section. Look us up on Facebook for the latest details. Venue close to amenities and free parking | Entry form
Contact: David Collier Email: docollier@sky.com Web: http://www.bristolandcliftonchess.club [MAP]
6 round Swiss tournament with two sections – Open and Major (U145). Central Bristol venue. There will be cash prizes for 1st and 2nd in each section | Entry form | Detailed map with directions
Contact: Daniel Knight Email: uxbridgejuniorchessclub@hotmail.com Web: https://www.uxbridgejuniorchessclub.com/ [MAP]
Graded ECF Rapidplay, 15 minutes for the game plus 5 seconds per move from the start; 6 rounds. Beginners U30 ECF, Intermediate U70 ECF, Open Section. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for all the sections. Trophies for best girl performer in each section. Early entry £10 up until wed 5th June, afterwards £12. Prize money in Open category – 1st Place £20, 2nd Place £10, 3rd Place £5 | Detailed flyer
Contact: Nick Pert Email: fleetchess@gmail.com Web: https://www.gmchess.co.uk/summer-fide-congress.html [MAP]
1 full day training – 10:30 – 17:30. 4x 45 minute training sessions. Recommended for players up to ECF 130 grade. Fun blitz tournament with the chance to challenge GM Nick Pert. Also – 1 day tournament – 10:45 – 17:00. 6 rounds
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: Jack Rudd Email: jackkelshallrudd@aol.com Web: http://dccapaigntonchess.com [MAP]
Annual Paignton festival event, with four afternoon and two morning tournaments
Contact: Phil McConnell Email: secretary@torbaycongress.com Web: http://www.torbaycongress.com/ [MAP]
Four sections – Open, U170, U140, U120. Five rounds. Doors open 6.30pm Friday 9th November
Contact: Tony Ranson Email: chesssalsa@aol.com [MAP]
30 minutes per player per game. The entry fee is £3 per player and £1.50p per junior player (CASH ONLY, NO CHEQUES) | Entry form
Contact: Rebecca and Colin Gardiner Email: congresssecretary@hotmail.com Web: https://somersetchesscongress.webs.com/ [MAP]
Five round seeded Swiss tournament. 3 sections U175, U145 & U120 | 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.