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.
The UK Chess Challenge, proudly sponsored by Delancey, first took place in 1996 and has since grown into one of the largest junior chess tournaments in the world. Over 1 million children have taken part since 1996! The list of previous winners includes several grandmasters and international players. This Megafinal tournament is a qualifying event […]
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
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)
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
Fun, friendly casual chess in the pub. Accompanied children welcome. Email: [email protected]
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)
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 […]
Individual & Team Championships Under 9 and Under 13 sections
Web: https://4ncl.co.uk/ Divisions 1 & 2, Division 3 Bishops
More details to follow Website: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/NSCC/
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
11 rounds of 3+2 FIDE and ECF rated blitz games. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/243013110588043
Shropshire's flagship junior tournament for players aged 18 and under. 5 sections: U8's, U10's, U12's, U14's, U18's. Trophies for the winners (top boy and top girl) along with medals for those who score well. Everyone will receive a certificate. Online entry: https://www.shropshirechess.org/junior-tournaments/shropshire-junior-congress-entry-form/
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/
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
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
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
U9, U11 & Top Section; 25 minutes + 10 secs/move; U11 Section; 4 points qualifies as a half norm for England Trial 26th-27th April 2025 at Liverpool organised by EPSCA. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/7b848257-c83a-4e11-9c8e-9be0d8501aaa
8 rounds of 5+3 FIDE and ECF rated blitz games. Online entry: https://forms.gle/R1hgAih3mFUZuLUr5
