Hull 4NCL Congress 2024

Canham Turner Conference Centre @ University of Hull Cottingham Road, University, Hull, United Kingdom

In partnership with Hull & District Chess Association and incorporating the 61st Hull Congress Sections: Open, Under 2000, Under 1700, Under 1450 (ECF rated only). Five rounds Entry fee £40.00 top three sections, £30 Under 1400 Prize fund £3,750 Web: http://www.4ncl.co.uk/

Global Chess League 2024 – Final

Friends Meeting House Euston Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Final two matches to determine the winners of the Global Chess League 2024.

48th Guernsey International Chess Festival – Open Tournament

St James @ College Street, Guernsey GY1 2NZ , United Kingdom

The 48th edition of the Guernsey International Chess Festival will be taking place at St. James, St. Peter Port Guernsey between the 13th and 19th October 2024. Full tournament details are available at https://guernseychessfestival.org.gg/ Online entry: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guernsey-international-chess-festival-2024-tickets-740696993647

WR Chess Masters Cup

The Langham @ 1C Portland Place West End, Westminster, United Kingdom

16 players Knock-Out Tournament, all rounds shall be played with 2-game matches. In case of tiebreaks the rapid bidding Armageddon shall be played. The time control for each game is 60 min for the first 30 moves, 30 min for the next 20 moves and 30 min for the rest of the game. Web: https://wr-chess.com/

Torquay FIDE Congress

Hampton by Hilton Hotel @ The Terrace Wellswood, Torbay, United Kingdom

Email: [email protected] Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/240824430495961 An Open / Major Under 1900 / Minor Under 1700 / Amateur ECF Under 1400 tournament of five rounds. The top 3 sections are also FIDE rated. Time control is 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move.

UK Open Blitz Finals 2024

Woodland Grange Hotel Old Milverton Lane, Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom

The finals for the UK Open Blitz Championships 2024 will take place on Saturday 16th November at the Woodland Grange Hotel, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa CV32 6RN. The Championships will include an Open and a Women’s final, each event having 16 players who have qualified from regional events with 15 rounds of blitz games […]

Twickenham Junior Chess Congress

Orleans Park School @ Richmond Road Twickenham Riverside, Richmond, United Kingdom

Under 18 FIDE rated Standard Play jeld alongside the annual Twickenham U8/U10/U12 Qualifying Tournament for the London Junior Chess Championship. Top boards live streamed. Cash prizes.

Staffordshire Junior Chess Championships 2024

Stafford Grammar School @ Burton Manor Road Seighford, Stafford, United Kingdom

Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.staffsjuniorchess.co.uk/ 1 day rapidplay tournament over 6 rounds of 15+10. Staffordshire county titles to be awarded to qualified players however all are welcome to enter and are eligible to win cash prizes.

98th Caplin Hastings International Chess Congress

Horntye Park Sports Complex Bohemia Road, Hastings, England, United Kingdom

The 98th edition of the traditional Congress, including the Hastings Masters, a 9-round Swiss, open to all. There are six parallel events, three Con Power and three New Year. All the above are followed by the 40th edition of the Hastings weekend congress. See website for full schedule. Flyer: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/e1f2d4db-6fe4-47e1-a97b-8f5a81c14cd0

32nd 4NCL Congress

Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

Sections: Open, Under 2000, Under 1700 Prize fund £3,000 Entry fee £33.00 Five rounds All moves in 90 minutes plus 30 second increment per move from move 1 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/242431079063351

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 […]

The Isle of Wight U2000 Six Round Tournament

Ryde School @ 7 Queen's Rd Ryde North West, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Six rounds FIDE & ECF rated. 2 half-point byes allowed (not in the final round). All entrants £65. Gain experience playing in a longer tournament format and test your skills over the four day event. A professional tournament structure for the amateur player with prizes available for all levels. Your games will coincide with the […]

The Isle of Wight International Chess Tournament 2025

Ryde School @ 7 Queen's Rd Ryde North West, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

The Isle of Wight International Chess Tournament 2025 will be a nine round Swiss System tournament, open to all English and foreign players with rating 1600 FIDE Standard or above. The event will provide an opportunity for participants to achieve international title norms (GM/IM/WGM/WIM). The tournament also features an U2000 section, a weekend Congress and […]

The Isle of Wight Chess Congress

Ryde School @ 7 Queen's Rd Ryde North West, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Five rounds - Open, Major, Minor. All sections rated. All entrants £45.00. 1 half-point bye allowed (not in the last round). Open 90+30 ECF/FIDE; U1850 75+30 ECF/FIDE; U1550 75+30 FIDE/ECF. Entry form: https://www.iowchess.com/tournament2025

Ghent FIDE Congress 2025

Schaakhuis Caïssa KGSRL Abrahamstraat 46, 9000 Gent, Belgium

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

5th Wood Green Invitational

Oddfellows Hall @ Oddfellows Hall, 17 Greengate Street, Stafford ST16 2HP

Ten player Round Robin eligible for title norms.

Wells Congress 2025

Wells Town Hall Market Place, Wells, England, United Kingdom

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

67th Southend Easter Chess Festival 2025

Southend Adult Community College @ Ambleside Drive , Southend-on-Sea , Essex , SS1 2UN

The Southend Easter Chess Festival 2025 is organised by Giant Chess. The Festival comprises: i) The Rapid, 17 April 2025; and ii) The Congress, 18-21 April 2025. Entry form: Southend Entry Form 2025

English Seniors Chess Championships 2025

Holiday Inn Kenilworth-Warwick 212 Abbey End, Kenilworth

The English Seniors Championships will take place between Thursday 24th April and Monday 28th April 2025 at the Holiday Inn Kenilworth-Warwick. There will be two Championships (Over 50 and Over 65) with entry criteria as follows: Over 50 – players must be aged 50 or over on 31st December 2025; Over 65 – players must […]

Guildford FIDE Congress 2025

University Hall Stag Hill, Guildford, England, United Kingdom

5-round weekend Swiss in two sections: • Open • Major – U2000 Entry fee £45 (ECF Gold / Platinum), £60 all others. Total prize fund £1700. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/243263383761358