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 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 […]

Southall FIDE Congress

Parkside Yards 1 Seva Drive, Southall, United Kingdom

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

LWCC Half-Year Anniversary Celebration

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

We love to use any opportunity to celebrate our success! Join us for a thrilling afternoon filled with socialising, casual chess games, food & drinks and the chance to be challenged by a Woman Grandmaster. Whether you're an experienced player or just starting, this event offers something for everyone. Feel free to bring along your […]

40th Birmingham Rapidplay

Quinborne Community Centre Ridgacre Rd @ Quinborne Community Centre Ridgacre Rd Quinton, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Four sections: Open, U2000, U1750, U1500 £1,000 prize money Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/242955143975366

Greater Manchester EJCOA Rapidplay

Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre Broadoak Road 160, Ashton-under-Lyne, England, United Kingdom

5 round Swiss EJCOA qualifier - sections U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18. 15 minutes plus 10 second increment. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/4fa88dbf-5ff0-455e-ac57-bd8ac25d950d

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 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 […]

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 the Girls section or together with Boys subject to their age. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group section. Trophies for […]

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 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 […]

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 part of the Essex Grand Prix. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/0c062cca-cb54-4e64-9478-26dd67050dea

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 of play: 10 minutes per player plus 5 seconds per move from move one. Entry fee: £25 for all sections. Discounted entry fee of £20 […]

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: http://tmchess.co.uk/

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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

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 map: https://shorturl.at/HWzpZ

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 will be running all games on live boards.

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 = 2 games, 60 minutes plus 30 seconds a move. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964