BCA 31st Chess Theme Break

The Lauriston Hotel @ 6-12 Knightstone Road Weston-super-Mare West, North Somerset, United Kingdom

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 […]

2nd Sussex University Chess Congress

University of Sussex Meeting House Falmer, England, United Kingdom

The second edition of the Sussex University Chess Tournament will be held at the Meeting House venue. The tournament will feature a prize fund of £1,000. Online entry: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVJL2-JKyyiPFXkLJjObmHh5JubNAfNqHheOxMeQllQTnA8g/viewform?usp=sf_link

13th Desert Penguins Junior Chess Championships

Holy Family Catholic Primary School Vale Lane, London, England, United Kingdom

Format: 6 games; ECF rated; Rapidplay 15 min + 5 sec per move; 4 sections: Boys U8, Boys U10, Boys U12 and Girls U12. Girls can choose to play in […]

London Women Chess Club

Old Diorama Art Centre Regent's Place 201 Drummond Street, London

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 […]

Colchester Junior Chess Tournament 2025

Stem Building Colchester, England, United Kingdom

This rapidplay tournament is for Juniors only with a time control of 20 minutes plus 5 seconds increments. The event will be rated in the ECF, an EJCOA qualifyer and […]

Potters Bar Rapid Play

Elm Court Youth and Community Centre @ 363 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Furzefield, Hertsmere, United Kingdom

Open to all chess players.

EJCOA Zonals

St Nicholas Close @ St Nicholas Close Elstree, Hertsmere, United Kingdom

EJCOA zonals. Age group competition - Under 8, 10, 12, 14 and above to Under 18

Uxbridge FIDE Rapid Tournament

Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall @ Osborn Road Uxbridge South, Hillingdon, United Kingdom

A six-round Fide rated Rapid Tournament will be held on Sunday 26th January, 2025. Uxbridge Chess Club will host this tournament in two sections - Open and Major (U1600). Rate […]

Thamesmead London Blitz OPEN 2024

The Nest Community Building and Library @ 3 Cygnet Square London, United Kingdom

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: […]

Earlsfield FIDE Congress

380 Garrett Lane Garratt Lane 380, London, England, United Kingdom

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

Sligo Tournament 2025

Diamond Coast Hotel @ Enniscrone, Enniscrone, F26 E9F9, Ireland

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 […]

2025 Warwick Junior Open

Bridge Sports Centre @ Warwick Schools Foundation Banbury Road, Warwick South, England, United Kingdom

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

Kidlington Chess Congress 2025

Exeter Hall Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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

Birmingham FIDE Blitz 3+2

Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

11 rounds - 3+2 time format - first round starts at 10.30 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/243013110588043

London Women Chess Club

Old Diorama Art Centre Regent's Place 201 Drummond Street, London

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 […]

1st Wigan ECF & FIDE Rated Rapidplay

St Judes Social Club Poolstock Lane, Wigan

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 […]

34th Nottingham Rapidplay

Nottingham High School @ 53-61 Forest Road East Arboretum, Nottingham, United Kingdom

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

Ealing Broadway FIDE Rapidplay

Open Ealing Arts Centre Unit 14 School Lane, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

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 […]

London Lambeth FIDE Blitz 3+2

Chander Hall Lambeth Walk 15, London, England, United Kingdom

11 rounds of 3+2 FIDE and ECF rated Blitz games Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/242906528359062

1st Cheadle FIDE Open

Village Hotel Cheadle Road, Cheadle, England, United Kingdom

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 […]

Muswell Hill FIDE Chess

The Clissold Arms @ The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London, N2 9HR

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 […]

UK Chess Academy Wednesday Open

UK Chess Academy 380 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4HP

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

50th Dyfed Chess Congress

International Politics Building Main Hall Penglais, Wales, United Kingdom

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 […]

Earlsfield FIDE Rapidplay

Hunnu Garratt Lane 380, London, England, United Kingdom

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 […]

Maidenhead Junior Tournament

Claires Court Junior Boys School @ Cannon Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4QQ

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

London Women Chess Club

Old Diorama Art Centre Regent's Place 201 Drummond Street, London

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 […]