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

Coulsdon Chess Junior Grand Prix Autumn/Spring Term 2024/25

84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA

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

Schools’ Blitz Tournament 2025

Harrow School High Street, Harrow, England, United Kingdom

A blitz (3+2) tournament for school teams of between 6 and 8 players with both team and individual components. Online entry: https://forms.office.com/e/UUqDDNDqVU Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/c3fbb82c-3b2d-4cf5-a636-99c007eb79f1

Coulsdon Chess Senior Chess Club Dicky White

84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA

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

4NCL Online Season 11

Online

Seven rounds. Semi-finals. Final. Entry fee £15.00 Entry form: https://form.jotform.com/243510797689371 Rules: https://4ncl.co.uk/data/onlines11/download/4NCL_online_rules_s11.pdf Dates: https://www.4ncl.co.uk/data/onlines11/dates_online.htm (second column)

Coulsdon Chess Daytime Chess Spring 2025

84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA

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

1st Ashton ECF Evening Blitz

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

6 round 3+2 Blitz. 1st round 7pm and every 15 mins thereafter. All games ECF rated. 1st place - £60; Runner-up - £30; Rating prize - £25 In the event of 20 or less entries. the rating prize will be replaced with a £15 3rd-place prize. For more information, contact the organiser. Online entry: https://forms.gle/3ad16THYuDyPAzcE7 […]

London Finchley Road FIDE Blitz 3+2

25 Alvanley Gardens @ 25 Alvanley Gardens West Hampstead, Camden, United Kingdom

11 rounds - 3+2 time format - first round starts at 19.30

Junior 4NCL Online Season 11

Online

Open, Under 1700, Under 1400. 7 rounds. All moves in 45 minutes plus 15 second increment per move from move 1. Entry fee £10.50 for all sections Entry form: https://form.jotform.com/243511296212348 Rules: https://4ncl.co.uk/data/onlines11/download/junior_4NCL_online_rules_s11.pdf Dates: https://www.4ncl.co.uk/data/onlines11/dates_online.htm (first column)

4NCL Weekend 2 Rounds 3 – 4

Holiday Inn Peterborough – West @ Thorpe Wood West, Peterborough, United Kingdom

Web: https://4ncl.co.uk/ Divisions 1 & 2

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 […]

2nd Greater London FIDE Congress

Sanderson Hall @ Mickleham Road Mickleham Road, Orpington, England, United Kingdom

 Very well connected Venue in London Borough of Bromley with ample Free Parking (St. Mary's Cray, the nearest Rail station is 3 minutes away by a regular Bus) 5-round Swiss StandardPlay Tournament FIDE & ECF rated across 3 sections: U2100, U1750 & U1450 Minimum Gold ECF Membership required Time control: 60 minutes + 30 seconds […]

Poplar Rapid Tournaments – 15th Series

Langley Hall @ St. Nicholas Church Centre Ettrick Street, East India and Lansbury, Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom

6 round Swiss pairing tournament with U1650 (Minor-ECF rated only) and U2000 (Major-ECF & FIDE rated) 25 minutes + 5 second increments from first move. Free lunch provided. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/055cfa0a-d78c-472a-be3c-79e39213f99e

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

37th Stockport Rapidplay

The Guildhall Wellington Road South, Stockport, England, United Kingdom

A one-day rapidplay congress with six rounds across four sections. 25 min + 5 sec/move increment. Always a well-attended event with a buzzing atmosphere and generous prizes mean you should enter early to avoid missing out (we had to close entries last year!)

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 […]

Berkshire Junior Open Chess Tournament

Nine Mile Ride Primary School Finchampstead Road, Finchampstead, England, United Kingdom

Chess tournament for all junior chess player. Online entry: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/berkshire-open-event-chess-tournament-tickets-1129474802539

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/

Coulsdon Chess Senior Chess Club Dicky White

84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA

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

5th 4NCL Online Spring Congress Round 2

Online

Open, Under 1700, Under 1400. 7 rounds. All moves in 45 minutes plus 15 second increment per move from move 1. Entry fee £10.50 for all sections Entry form: https://form.jotform.com/243313333704346 Information: https://www.4ncl.co.uk/fide/online/arrangements_spring25.htm All dates can be found here: https://4ncl.co.uk/data/onlines10/dates_online.htm

Coulsdon Chess Daytime Chess Spring 2025

84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA

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

Junior 4NCL Online Season 11

Online

Open, Under 1700, Under 1400. 7 rounds. All moves in 45 minutes plus 15 second increment per move from move 1. Entry fee £10.50 for all sections Entry form: https://form.jotform.com/243511296212348 Rules: https://4ncl.co.uk/data/onlines11/download/junior_4NCL_online_rules_s11.pdf Dates: https://www.4ncl.co.uk/data/onlines11/dates_online.htm (first column)