6th Simon Bartlett Memorial Congress

TLH Toorak Hotel Chestnut Avenue, Torquay

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

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

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

County Individual Tournament and England Trial Rapidplay

Nottingham High School @ 53-61 Forest Road East Arboretum, Nottingham, United Kingdom

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 […]

1st Sale Bowen Rapidplay 2025

St John the Divine C of E Church 186 Brooklands Road, Sale

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

University of Warwick 7th Rapidplay

Westwood Teaching Centre University of Warwick Kirby Corner Road, Coventry

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 […]

British Rapidplay Championship 2025

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

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/

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/d3ebc67f-0959-46d8-88d2-5bd1b8ac1d57

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 […]

EJCOA Qualifying Round

Hyde Heath Infant School @ Weedon Hill Little Missenden, Chiltern, United Kingdom

EJCOA qualifying round

9th Brentwood Junior Tournament

Courage Hall @ Courage Hall Brentwood Senior School, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 8EE

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

1st Yorkshire FIDE Congress (U2400)

The Old Swan Hotel Swan Road, Harlow Moor, Harrogate, United Kingdom

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.

Bracknell Chess Club NYC Tournament

Bracknell Chess Club Hanworth Hanworth Road, Bracknell, England, United Kingdom

NYC qualifier for year 6 and below juniors. £6 entry fee. Trophy to the winner and medals to all entrants. Waiting room available for parents. Must contact organiser for registration. Email: [email protected]

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

20/20 Chess Championships Series Finale

University of Birmingham Guild of Students Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham

This is a one-day team-of-four rapid-play with no membership requirements with an entry fee of just £10 per player fundraising for charity. Afterwards we will have a friendly social in the adjacent Student Union which you are more than welcome to join. Several sides have signed up already so it would be lovely to see you/your team […]

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

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-1131186612609

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

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 […]

2024/25 Birmingham & District Junior Chess League Event 4

King Edward VI Five Ways School @ Scotland Lane Bartley Green, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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

EJCOA Southall Zonal Rapidplay

Dominion Centre & Library The Green, Southall, England, United Kingdom

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

1st University of Reading Rapidplay Congress

Reading Students' Union Pepper Lane, Reading

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: […]

7th Swindon Rapidplay

Polish Community Centre WHITBOURNE AVENUE Swindon Wiltshire

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.