The Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White (Monday evenings) competition as part of our Senior Club. Time control is 90 + 30seconds per move and player must be at least a gold member of the ECF. New enquiries welcome from those aged 16+ Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/Sub_Index.htm
A daytime chess FIDE and ECF session aimed at the more senior players. All entries are welcome but must be GOLD members of the ECF. The time control is 90 + 30seconds per move. Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/ChessClubSeniorsIndex.htm
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
11 rounds of 3+2 ECF and FIDE rated Blitz games Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/242911720519050
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
3 Sections - Open; U1900; U1650 Held at the lovely Schaakhuis Caïssa (KGSRL - Koninklijke Gentse Schaakkring Ruy Lopez Chess Club), Abrahamstraat 46, 9000 Gent, Belgium - easy to get to via Eurostar. Guaranteed prize pot of €1140. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/243073289486972 Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/bb492e56-b46e-440d-884f-c3bacad84423
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/
A new event supported by two experienced arbiters. 6-Round Rapidplay congress - ECF rated Major, Intermediate and Minor £1000 prize pool, including Junior trophies and medals in all three sections. Flyer: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/e43499ef-2633-4207-8812-7c8772c47eac Online entry: https://forms.gle/Ah4tohbXvpe9nfar8
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 […]
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.
The Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White (Monday evenings) competition as part of our Senior Club. Time control is 90 + 30seconds per move and player must be at least a gold member of the ECF. New enquiries welcome from those aged 16+ Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/Sub_Index.htm
A daytime chess FIDE and ECF session aimed at the more senior players. All entries are welcome but must be GOLD members of the ECF. The time control is 90 + 30seconds per move. Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/ChessClubSeniorsIndex.htm
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
PRIZES - 1st = , 2nd = [half the 1st prize), Best Hendon Member = £20.00 The tournament is 6 rounds, 7.30pm to 10pm and the venue is Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club, 25 Alvanley Gardens, London NW6 1JD. Go into the bar, turn left and through the white door and up the stairs to your […]
Four Sections; Open, Major, Minor, Starter. First 3 to be FIDE Rated . All sections to be ECF rated. Standard time control of 90 minutes + 30 seconds. Excellent tournament hall and easy access to city centre. Entry form: https://www.congress.org.uk/congress/518/home
Schools event (teams of 4) Under 13 (up to year 8) Open Under 13 event is a British Junior Team Chess Challenge Qualifier Open event is a British Senior Team Chess Challenge Qualifier
5-Round FIDE & ECF Rated Tournament Minimum ECF Gold Membership required. 3-Sections: U2250, U1850, U1500 60 Minutes + 30 Seconds Increment from move #1 Prize Fund: £1000 Folkestone Central train station is about 1 miles away from the venue with good transport links on South Eastern Main Line in England Online entry: https://tinyurl.com/Psyon-Chess-East-Kent-SP1
Sections: U8, U10, U12, U14 ECF rated, 5 round Swiss, Time control: 25' + 0" Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/240632695442357 Kids leaflet: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/02ddb409-cd9f-432c-bb2f-c0d52126619e
The University of Reading Chess Society's inaugural Rapidplay Congress, being held in the main hall of the Student's Union building on the centre of the Whiteknights Campus. 6 Round Swiss Tournament, 20+5 Time Control. Entry Fee only £10. To enter, or for more details- please see the event's leaflet or contact the tournament's organisers at: […]
TIME CONTROL : Rapidplay, 25 minutes plus a 5 second increment each move. 4 Sections: Open, U-1900, U1700 & U1500 Minimum Prize fund: £600 Each section will have 1st Prize £100 and 2nd prize £50 Entry Fee: ECF Gold plus £20.
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
The Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White (Monday evenings) competition as part of our Senior Club. Time control is 90 + 30seconds per move and player must be at least a gold member of the ECF. New enquiries welcome from those aged 16+ Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/Sub_Index.htm
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
11 rounds - 3+2 time format - first round starts at 19.30 Online entry: https://forms.gle/UojdhJgrEuamBeeVA
A daytime chess FIDE and ECF session aimed at the more senior players. All entries are welcome but must be GOLD members of the ECF. The time control is 90 + 30seconds per move. Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/ChessClubSeniorsIndex.htm
6-Round Swiss. Time Control: 10 minutes + 2 seconds increment per move. One Open Section. Prizes: (based on 30 entrants) 1st Prize: £80 + free entry to the next North London Rapidplay; 2nd Prize: £40 + free entry; Rating Prize: £30 + free entry; Random Prize: Free entry to the next event. Entry Fee: £20. […]
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
You do not need to know Braille to take part in this 5 round weekend congress, which is open to all visually impaired chess players and to associate (sighted) members of the BCA. Sections: Open, Challengers U1450 (the sections may be separate or combined, depending on numbers) Web: https://braillechess.org.uk/2025-agm-weekend-chess-congress
Chess Camp, Lessons, ECF Rapid Games, Blitz Games & Simul. Prize money & Medals to be won Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/eb2d3094-491d-4edb-a506-2be4e9b03574
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
A weekend congress in a family run 3* hotel. Friendly atmosphere with experienced organisers. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/61d7cdb4-af50-4300-9ba3-313cc1069aaf
Format: 5 rounds of 25 minutes 10 seconds increment. Sections: U1700 (Adult + Juniors), U1400 (Adults), U1400 (Juniors). Prize: Each section depends on the number of entrants. We require a minimum of 6-8 players in each category. Having six players, the tournament will be a round-robin (all plays all). If higher, swiss pairing applies. Having three categories, […]
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
4 Sections: Major (any player) £120 first prize - prizes top 5. Intermediate (below ECF 1450). Trophies top 6 Minor (below ECF 1000) Trophies top 6 Novice (inexperienced players) Trophies top 6.
ECF rated Junior, 6 round rapidplay event. Under 7, 9, 11 and 14 sections. Online entry: https://forms.gle/mK39kqnFbDEWHYLS7
11 rounds of 3+2 FIDE and ECF rated Blitz games Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/242632514002038
The Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White (Monday evenings) competition as part of our Senior Club. Time control is 90 + 30seconds per move and player must be at least a gold member of the ECF. New enquiries welcome from those aged 16+ Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/Sub_Index.htm
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
A daytime chess FIDE and ECF session aimed at the more senior players. All entries are welcome but must be GOLD members of the ECF. The time control is 90 + 30seconds per move. Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/ChessClubSeniorsIndex.htm
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
A Round Robin Invitational IM/WGM event which will be organised in London.
Please SAVE THE DATE - and note the new venue! Full details can be found here - https://eastdevonchesscongress.com
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 […]
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
ECF rated, 5 Round Swiss, Time Control: 15'+0" Winner Trophy + money prize *** Sections: U7, U9, U11, U15 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/241436541886362 Kids leaflet: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/c3ee0424-7e21-4977-9830-ca2a9c46259c
FIDE & ECF rated, 3 Round Swiss, Round 1: 10:00AM, Rate of play: 60' + 30" Sections: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/230584104019347
Six-round rapidplay tournament. Four sections (Open, U1900, U1700 and U1500) all ECF and FIDE rated. Total prize fund over £1000 Online entry: http://www.dhchessclub.co.uk/index.php/rapidplay/rapidplay-info Entry form: DHCC RP March 2025
Four primary school rating-limited sections Three secondary school rating-limited sections Web: https://warwickshirechess.org/2025-coventry-junior-open/ Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/241955628136362
The Hampshire EJCOA National Junior Championships Qualifier is for all players born on or after 1st January 2005. The Under 12 section will be for players born on or after 1st January 2013 The Under 10 section will be for players born on or after 1st January 2015 The Under 8 section will be for […]
Lancashire junior championships. Three sections. Winner of the top section will become Lancashire junior Champion 2025. Rapid play. 6 rounds. A closed tournament only open to Lancashire residents. Entrants must be under age of 18 on 22 March 2025. The same age date limit applies to under 12 year old section.
Series of termly junior grand prix leading to a final in the Summer 2025 term. Open to all juniors. All tournaments will be 7 rounds (with the exception of our LJCC qualifier which will be 6 rounds). The time control will be 25 minutes per player per game. Fully FIDE and ECF rated. Web: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/Junior%20Home%20Page/Junior_Grand_Prix_Info.htm
The Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White (Monday evenings) competition as part of our Senior Club. Time control is 90 + 30seconds per move and player must be at least a gold member of the ECF. New enquiries welcome from those aged 16+ Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/Sub_Index.htm
A daytime chess FIDE and ECF session aimed at the more senior players. All entries are welcome but must be GOLD members of the ECF. The time control is 90 + 30seconds per move. Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/ChessClubSeniorsIndex.htm
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
Open, U1950, U1750 and U1550 sections are ECF & FIDE rated. Rate of play is 90 min + 30 sec. Online entry: https://forms.office.com/r/LSWqKRxL6Q
£1,000 1st prize in the Open Section. £1,000 prize fund in each of the other 3 sections (Major U1900, Intermediate U1700, Minor U1500). 5 rounds – 90 minutes for all moves with 30 second increments for each move. Separate analysis area. Ample free on street parking. Online entry: https://www.dorsetchess.co.uk/5th-bournemouth-grand-chess-congress/
9 round Friday evening bitz tournament. 1 section - 1st, 2nd and three evenly-spaced rating prizes.
English Primary Schools Chess Association under 11 Final for teams of 20 players qualified from the zones on 15th March.
Four sections: Open, U2000, U1750, U1500 £1,000 prize money. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/250324398366361
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/
The Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White (Monday evenings) competition as part of our Senior Club. Time control is 90 + 30seconds per move and player must be at least a gold member of the ECF. New enquiries welcome from those aged 16+ Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/Sub_Index.htm
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
A daytime chess FIDE and ECF session aimed at the more senior players. All entries are welcome but must be GOLD members of the ECF. The time control is 90 + 30seconds per move. Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/ChessClubSeniorsIndex.htm
PRIZES - 1st = , 2nd = [half the 1st prize), Best Hendon Member = £20.00 The tournament is 6 rounds, 7.30pm to 10pm and the venue is Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club, 25 Alvanley Gardens, London NW6 1JD. Go into the bar, turn left and through the white door and up the stairs to your […]
More details to follow Website: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/NSCC/
Timing: 80 Mins + 10 Sec Increment. Sections: Open, Major (u1900), Minor (u1600) Round 1 - Saturday 9:30am; Round 2 - Saturday - 13:00pm; Round 3 - Saturday - 16:30pm; Round 4 - Sunday - 10:00am; Round 5 - Sunday - 1:30pm Rating: ECF Standard rated event. All entrants must have ECF Gold Membership in […]
5 Sections according to grade Large playing Hall for 240 competitors Free Parking for 200+ cars Hot and Cold food available Close to M1 and M25 Thames Link and Watford trains Web: http://www.stalbanscongress.com/
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
The Hampshire Rapidplay is a 6 round ECF Rated Rapid tournament with a time control of 15 minutes plus 10 seconds per move held at Barton Peveril 6th Form College, Eastleigh, SO50 5ZA on 5th April 2025. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/250314996247362
6-Round Rapidplay Congress - ECF rated. 2 sections: Maestros (open) + Improvers (U1600 - subject to change depending on entries received). Open to all juniors aged 12 or older on August 31st 2024 (note that there is also a separate tournament on Sunday for juniors under the age of 12). Trophies will be awarded for […]
A rapidplay tournament of 7 rounds. Time control 20 + 10seconds per move. Fully FIDE and ECF rated. Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/Adult%20Competitions/Rapidplay_info.html
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
