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

Coulsdon Chess Rapidplay

84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA

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

2024-25 Northern Counties Open Team Championship

Bradford Latvian Club 5 Clifton Villas, Bradford

A one-day jamboree for Northern Counties Open teams of 12 players each. Hutton Pairings will be used. Games will be FIDE-rated, players need to be ECF Gold members.

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

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

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

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

First Wednesday Chess

The Old Manor @ Wyllyotts Place Darkes Lane, Potters Bar Parkfield, Hertsmere, United Kingdom

Fun, friendly casual chess in the pub. Accompanied children welcome. Email: [email protected]

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

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)

Hendon FIDE Blitz

Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club @ 25 Alvanley Gardens West Hampstead, Camden, United Kingdom

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 […]

Shreyas Royal GM Talk at Eton College

Jafar Hall Eton College Eton College, Windsor

All chess enthusiasts and friends are welcome to attend Shreyas Royal's visit to Eton College where he will discuss his career so far and future plans and go through some of his games and take questions and photos at the end. Email [email protected] to register or use the QR code in the poster, feel free […]

48th Blackpool Chess Conference

The Imperial Hotel Promenade, Blackpool, England, United Kingdom

Entry fees – Open FIDE rated Section £60 (less £15 for Gold members and above), Major Section £55 (less £15 for Silver members and above), Intermediate and Minor Sections £53 (less £15 for Silver members and above), Standard Section £45 (less £15 for Silver members and above). Entry form: Entry Form 8 Page

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 FIDE registered member of the Welsh Chess Union or Other National Body. Entry Prices: £30 - Major and Open; £25 – Dyfed Chess Association members; […]

Junior 4NCL

Mercure Daventry Court Hotel

Web: http://www.4ncl.co.uk/

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 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

Gordons School Open Tournament NYC Qualifier

Gordon's School Woking, England, United Kingdom

Junior NYC qualifying tournament for year 6 and above juniors. Free to enter. Trophy to the winner and medals to the first three placed juniors. To be played in the Band Room see https://www.gordons.school/virtualtour

East Kent EJCOA Juniors’ Qualifier

Barham Village Hall Valley Road, Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

5-round Swiss RapidPlay Tournament Minimum ECF Junior Gold Membership required to avoid paying Pay-to-Play fee of £3 ECF rated across 7 sections: in age categories of U8 , U10 , U12 , U14 and combined U20,U18,U16 Time control: 15 minutes + 10 seconds increment from move #1 Prizes: Trophies & Medals to Top-3 players in […]

Event Series Golders Green FIDE Rapid Open

Golders Green FIDE Rapid Open

St Luke’s Church @ St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, London, NW3 7SU

Come to our North West London FIDE and ECF Rapid Chess tournament, FORMAT - Open, Under 1900, Under 1600, ECF Under 1300 (if entries permit) and an ECF Under 1100 swiss format tournaments, 6 rounds, 20 mins each plus 5 seconds a move. 11am start, 5pm finish. Enter online now by clicking here: https://form.jotform.com/211384934514961 DATES […]

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 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 […]

World Chess League

Chess.com

Online team chess tournament, 70 teams from across the world signed up already- late entries welcome! Its free to enter and you need just any four players to make up a team. Matches are played usually on Sunday evenings lasting an hour with rapid-play time controls. There are significant cash prizes provided by Chess.com and […]

Norfolk Rapidplay Congress 2025

Horstead Tithe Barn @ Rectory Road Coltishall, Broadland, United Kingdom

6 Round Swiss. 3 Sections - Championship, Challengers (U1750), U1450 Entry form: Norfolk Rapidplay Entry 2025 Entries: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18Jh0lXnX6n9SAZmK5M-dYfQx1TqigxiTslu6VgvAjGM/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Kent Junior Chess Association – GP4

Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road, Chislehurst, England, United Kingdom

Online entry and details at: https://www.congress.org.uk/congress/508/home Six Round Rapidplay Tournament - 20+5 Please enter early. Entries will close at 10pm the day before. Online entry: https://www.congress.org.uk/congress/508/home

Greenwich Peninsula Chess Club Rapid 2025

GMV Community Centre Rennie Street, Greenwich, England, United Kingdom

We are unveiling another new venue for Chess in Greenwich and continuing our series of impressive tournament events. Please check our website for full info and video/pics of previous events. FIDE rated - 1349 and below intermediate; 1350-1699 advanced; 1700-2050 expert

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.com/e/berkshire-open-event-chess-tournament-tickets-1131183011839