You do not need to know Braille to take part in this 7 day training event, which is open to all visually impaired chess players and to associate (sighted) members of the BCA. The coaching is aimed at beginners and improvers up to around ECF 1400. The trainees may also take part in a mini-tournament. There […]
2 day: Friday - Saturday, 5 round Swiss Sections: U2400, U1800 , FIDE & ECF rated Time control: 60' + 30", Prize 1st £150 2nd £90 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/231302020380334
100% DGT Smart Boards. Some discounted hotel rooms available at the venue Diamond Coast Hotel (+353 (0)96 26000). Bigger discount for Sunday night. https://itsligochesstournament.ie/accommodation/ You must enter the section appropriate for the higher of your national or FIDE rating. Accurate players by sections at https://itsligochesstournament.ie/players/ Early Registration €60 ends 31/11/2024 Standard Registration €70 ends 10/01/2025 […]
Four primary school rating-limited sections Three secondary school rating-limited sections Web: https://warwickshirechess.org/2025-warwick-junior-open/ Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/241955400091350
4 section weekend Congress - Open, U2000, U1800, U1600 Prize fund totaling over £2,200. All sections ECF rated, Open section also FIDE rated. Entry fee £30 for ECF Gold members
11 rounds - 3+2 time format - first round starts at 10.30 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/243013110588043
Join us for our weekly women-only social chess club, a vibrant community established in July 2023! Whether you’re looking to hone your chess skills, build confidence, or engage in friendly competition, our club offers a welcoming and supportive environment for all levels. We have created a safe and welcoming community to support beginners in gaining […]
This is a 6 round rapidplay that will be both ECF & FIDE rated. The time limit will be 20 mins + 5 sec increment. The venue is easily accessible from all motorways and has plenty of parking both onsite and at St Judes Church (next door). Online entry: https://congress.org.uk/congress/548/home
6 round Rapidplay - FIDE and ECF rated Open, Major, Intermediate, Minor and Improvers. Time control 20mins + 10s increments. Online entry: http://www.congress.org.uk/congress/481/enter Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/046f89e7-7ba5-47c5-a128-a6032debc5a2
Sections: Open, U2000 & U1700 FIDE and ECF rated Start 1:30pm - Finish 6:30pm 5 Round Swiss Time Control: 20'+5' Prize fund: winner £100, runner-up £80 Online entry: https://eu.jotform.com/form/231547028469361 Venue map: https://shorturl.at/HWzpZ
Cheshire and North Wales is pleased to host this FIDE rated 6 round open event in the new Altitude Suite at the 4* Cheadle Village Hotel. International Arbiter Matthew Carr will be running all games on live boards.
We start at 10.30am, finish before 5.30pm and there is a lunch break. Rapid = Six rounds, 20 minutes per player per game PLUS 5 seconds a move throughout. Standard = 2 games, 60 minutes plus 30 seconds a move. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964
Wednesdays - 5 round, Swiss , Default time 45 min Sections: Open, U2000 Time control: 90' 30", Start at 7:00pm Prize fund £720 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/232632435787362 Leaflet: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/0a656652-15a6-44f4-a970-56513ef90625
Open – FIDE Rated and open to any FIDE registered member of the Welsh Chess Union or Other National Body. Under 1700 Major – FIDE Rated and open to any FIDE registered member of the Welsh Chess Union or Other National Body. Entry Prices: £30 - Major and Open; £25 – Dyfed Chess Association members; […]
U1700 - AM FIDE Rapidplay, Round 1:9:30AM, Time control: 10' 5" Open - PM FIDE Rapidplay, Round 1:1:30PM, Time control: 20' 5" 5 round Swiss tournament, FIDE & ECF rated In each Section: 1st £120, 2nd £80, Rating £60 Limited 36 players Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/231424191782354 Adult leaflet: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/63273d76-693a-4f40-979d-82fbbc3c8e61
Come to our North West London FIDE and ECF Rapid Chess tournament, FORMAT - Open, Under 1900, Under 1600, ECF Under 1300 (if entries permit) and an ECF Under 1100 swiss format tournaments, 6 rounds, 20 mins each plus 5 seconds a move. 11am start, 5pm finish. Enter online now by clicking here: https://form.jotform.com/211384934514961 DATES […]
Beginners Section, Intermediate Section and Top Section. Open to all under the age of 18. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/64730b81-4887-4576-b71b-0dfc1a9d50a5
Online entry and details at: https://www.congress.org.uk/congress/508/home Six Round Rapidplay Tournament - 20+5 Please enter early. Entries will close at 10pm the day before. Online entry: https://www.congress.org.uk/congress/508/home
We are unveiling another new venue for Chess in Greenwich and continuing our series of impressive tournament events. Please check our website for full info and video/pics of previous events. FIDE rated - 1349 and below intermediate; 1350-1699 advanced; 1700-2050 expert
We start at 10.30am, finish before 5.30pm and there is a lunch break. Rapid = Six rounds, 20 minutes per player per game PLUS 5 seconds a move throughout. Standard = 2 games, 60 minutes plus 30 seconds a move. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964
Wednesdays - 5 round, Swiss , Default time 45 min Sections: Open, U2000 Time control: 90' 30", Start at 7:00pm Prize fund £720 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/232632435787362 Leaflet: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/0a656652-15a6-44f4-a970-56513ef90625
The London Chess League runs a 5-round FIDE and ECF rated weekend congress, at the London Mindsports Centre next to Ravenscourt Park station in London, around a 10 minute walk from Hammersmith. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/223566285096970
FIDE & ECF rated Junior Rapidplay 5 round Swiss tournament Time control: 10'+5" Aged U16, Rated U1700 FIDE 1st £100, 2nd £75, Best U8, U10, U12 prizes Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/250063699578370 Leaflet: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/19d4ee03-9e8b-4b4c-b7c7-0960a6b56053
Leicestershire qualification tournament for the EJCOA National Youth Championships 2025 Online entry: https://congress.org.uk/congress/538/enter
A Rapidplay Swiss tournament - forming part of the 2024/25 Newham Junior Grand Prix. Online entry: https://www.newhamjuniorchess.org/upcoming
Join us for our weekly women-only social chess club, a vibrant community established in July 2023! Whether you’re looking to hone your chess skills, build confidence, or engage in friendly competition, our club offers a welcoming and supportive environment for all levels. We have created a safe and welcoming community to support beginners in gaining […]
We start at 10.30am, finish before 5.30pm and there is a lunch break. Rapid = Six rounds, 20 minutes per player per game PLUS 5 seconds a move throughout. Standard = 2 games, 60 minutes plus 30 seconds a move. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964
February Blitz Tournament at Trowbridge Chess Club Free Entry! All welcome, one section, 7 rounds, 5 + 3s Unique prizes for the winners ;-) Contact organiser to enter ECF Blitz Rated Flyer: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/33488b46-d5f6-4a34-a07b-5233f74de5f0
It is a Blitz tournament as a part of IOW International Chess Event in February. Web: https://www.iowchess.com/
Wednesdays - 5 round, Swiss , Default time 45 min Sections: Open, U2000 Time control: 90' 30", Start at 7:00pm Prize fund £720 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/232632435787362 Leaflet: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/0a656652-15a6-44f4-a970-56513ef90625
It is a FIDE & ECF rated Blitz tournament as a side event of the Isle of Wight International Tournament. Details and a list of participants can be seen at https://chess-results.com/tnr966166.aspx?lan=1&art=0&turdet=YES&flag=30
Four sections: Open, U2000, U1750, U1500 £1,500 prize money. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/241774179615364
2 Day 5 Round Swiss 3 Sections: U1600, U1900, U2400 FIDE and ECF rated Time Control: 60'+30' Total Prize fund £720-£900 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/232021024662340 Event map: https://tinyurl.com/yc883x8z
6-Round Swiss tournament with 25 minutes per player plus 5 seconds per move from start Two sections - Championship Open, Challengers Under 1600 Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/a5db7c72-5e9d-4662-a394-810f224f5a4d Online entry: https://bookwhen.com/crowboroughchessclub
Join us for our weekly women-only social chess club, a vibrant community established in July 2023! Whether you’re looking to hone your chess skills, build confidence, or engage in friendly competition, our club offers a welcoming and supportive environment for all levels. We have created a safe and welcoming community to support beginners in gaining […]
The annual Leyland Rapidplay, consisting of 3 sections, Major U2200, Intermediate U1750 & Minor U1400.
Format: Blitz Chess (3+2) Time: 14:00-18:00 Maximum Participants: 100 Entry Fee: £25 (General), £20 (Seniors 60+, Juniors U18, Female players), Late entrees (week before tournament): +£5. Prizes: Total £660 Web: http://tmchess.co.uk/
Fifteen Rounds - 3+2. Entry Fee = £20 1st Prize = £150, 2nd Prize = £75 (All prizes monies depending on number of entries) Players without a FIDE ID will be registered as ENG. Please arrive by 1.45pm to start the first round promptly at 2pm. Online entry: https://www.congress.org.uk/congress/569/home
Wednesdays - 5 round, Swiss , Default time 45 min Sections: Open, U2000 Time control: 90' 30", Start at 7:00pm Prize fund £720 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/232632435787362 Leaflet: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/0a656652-15a6-44f4-a970-56513ef90625
5 round Swiss, Open, U1975, U1750, U1600. Guaranteed prize fund £3200 Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/06d585ee-f951-4fc1-a43b-a884167556cc Online entry: https://congress.org.uk/congress/471/home
2 day: Friday - Saturday, 5 round Swiss Sections: U2400, U1800 , FIDE & ECF rated Time control: 60' + 30", Prize 1st £150 2nd £90 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/231302020380334
One FIDE rated Open section Prize fund £5,000 Entry fee £30 11 rounds All moves in 15 minutes plus 10 second increment per move from move 1 Web: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/british-rapidplay-championship-2025/
The England Trial is only for Year 6s who wish to play for England or who wish to compete for the Year 6 Nottinghamshire title. The Nottinghamshire County Tournament is for years 2, 3, 4 and 5 primary school children. There will be a Nottinghamshire Champion in each age group. Only Nottinghamshire pupils can be awarded Nottinghamshire […]
The University of Warwick 7th Rapidplay is an official ECF and FIDE rated tournament. It is a 7-rounds swiss tournament with a time control of 15+5. There are 3 sections: Minor (U1500), Major (U1850), and the Open. The entry fee for a regular entrant is £12; GM, WGM, IM, and WIM will be exempt from […]
Beginners Section, Intermediate Section and Top Section. Open to all under the age of 18. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/d3ebc67f-0959-46d8-88d2-5bd1b8ac1d57
8 rounds at 10+5. Open to all juniors. Part of the Essex Junior Chess Association Grand Prix. Split into 4 sections based on age and rating. Please note the event has sold out ahead of the date the last few years. Online entry: https://britishchess.co.uk/events/ Flyer: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/7e22c095-e07b-467c-8de9-1a7ecf659456
Email: [email protected] Web/online entry: https://ilkleychesscentre.com/events This is a 6 round FIDE rated (U2400) Swiss Tournament. The tournament is spread over 3 Sundays, each 3 months apart - 1/9/24, 1/12,24 and 2/3/25. All players will play in one section, with prizes for the top 3 players, plus rating band prizes. Entries are capped at 64 players.
Sections: Open, U2000 & U1700 FIDE and ECF rated Start 1:30pm - Finish 6:30pm 5 Round Swiss Time Control: 20'+5' Prize fund: winner £100, runner-up £80 Online entry: https://eu.jotform.com/form/231547028469361 Venue map: https://shorturl.at/HWzpZ