4th Portishead Junior Rapidplay

Somerset Hall @ 1 The Precinct Portishead Central, North Somerset, United Kingdom

Portishead’s 4th ECF rated, 6 round Swiss, Junior Rapidplay with U18, U14, U11 and U9 sections. Online entry: https://www.portisheadchess.com/event-details/4th-portishead-junior-rapidplay

AlphaChess FIDE Weekender – North London Gateway

Downstairs Wyllyotts Theatre Darkes Lane, Potters Bar

The AlphaChess FIDE Weekender is a 5-round Swiss of 80+10 with 3 sections, Intermediate (0-1550), Challengers (1500-1950), Expert (1900-2300). Entry fee is £55 and we boast a £750+ prize fund if there are 30 entrants across all three sections. We are very keen to encourage female players and will give them £10 cash back at […]

3rd Aberystwyth Rapidplay

International Politics Building Main Hall Penglais, Wales, United Kingdom

One Section - Open. Format: This will be a six round swiss tournament and play will commence at 11.00am. Each player has 15 mins + 10 seconds per completed move. Entry fees: FIDE/Members of a National Body £25; Juniors - £20 Online entry: https://aberystwythchess.com/aberystwythchesstournaments

Middlesex FIDE Blitz No. 2

All Saints Church Church Walk, London, England, United Kingdom

PRIZES - 1st = , 2nd = [half the 1st prize), Rating Prize = £20.00. The tournament is 9 double rounds of 3 minutes each plus 2 seconds a move added time (=18 games), and is FIDE and ECF rated. Online entry: https://eu.jotform.com/form/243094045258962

UKCC Teesside Megafinal 2025

Princess Alexandra Auditorium Yarm School, Stockton-on-Tees

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 […]

UKCC Surrey Megafinal (U10-U18) 2025

St George’s College Weybridge Road, Addleston

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 […]

ECF Rated Children’s Chess Tournament

Elm Court Youth and Community Centre @ 363 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Furzefield, Hertsmere, United Kingdom

5 rounds of rapid play with chess clocks. 20 minutes plus 10 seconds increment.

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

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

Coulsdon Chess Daytime Chess Club Summer 2025

84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA

A club aimed at the older generation on a Wednesday afternoon. Play starts at 2pm and players must be ECF Gold members or higher and registered with FIDE. More than happy to talk you through the process if need be. The time control is 90 + 30 seconds per move. Further enquiries to [email protected]

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]

Newcastle Summer Blitz Round 2/5

Newcastle Labour Club 11 Leazes Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne

A Grand Prix series of 5 FIDE-rated Blitz tournaments: April 10, May 8, June 5, July 3, August 14. Scores over best 3 tournaments will count towards Grand Prix.

55th Rhyl Chess Congress 2025

Rhyl Town Hall Wellington Road, Rhyl

WCU FIDE rated 3 sections Open , U1850 & U1600. Fischer timing 110 minutes plus 10 seconds per move.

Durham Annual Chess Congress

Dolphin Centre @ Dolphin Centre, Horse Market, Darlington DL1 5RP

Weekend event comprising Open (FIDE rated) , Major (U1901) and Minor (U1676) sections Website will be updated to enable entries in the New Year.

2025 Swiss Rapid Chess Day

Barr View Primary Academy Aldridge Road, Great Barr, B448NT

6 rounds of rapid games 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment per move. All games will be ECF rated Swiss Format. ECF rules of rapidplay for tournaments will apply. Anyone under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by at least 1 adult. There are 2 sections to select from: Open - For any player who […]

UKCC Belfast Megafinal 2025

Methodist College 1 Malone Road, Belfast

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 […]

3rd 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 […]

48th Nottingham Congress

Nottingham High School 53-61 Forest Road East Nottingham NG1 4HH

5-Round standardplay congress - ECF rated Open, Major (U1900) Intermediate (U1700), Minor (U1500) and Improvers (U1300). Time control 90mins + 10s. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/fb68787a-08f4-4857-87ba-7b12273b7b9e Online entry: https://congress.org.uk/congress/573/home

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 http://goldersgreenchess.blogspot.com […]

Cambridge Chess Academy Summer Junior Tournament

Storey's Field Centre Eddington Avenue, Cambridge

5 round rapidplay tournament for juniors aged 6 to 18. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/3c9cebd8-f66a-46f7-bc22-b7f201929007

UKCC 2nd North London Megafinal 2025

Elm Court Youth and Community Centre @ 363 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Furzefield, Hertsmere, United Kingdom

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 […]

UKCC Herefordshire Megafinal 2025

Hereford Cathedral School The Zimmerman Building Church Street, Hereford

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 […]

UKCC Birmingham Megafinal 2025

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

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 […]

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

Chess Training Camp by GM Enamul Hossain Razib

Tower Hamlets Parents Centre 1 Links Yard, London

British Bangla Chess Association (BBCA) monthly training camp by GM Enamul Hossain Razib will be held on Sunday 11th of May.  Beginners, intermediate and advanced level chess players are most welcome to attend this training camp. Grand Master Enamul Hossain Razib is not only a good chess player, he is also an excellent chess coach. […]

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

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

May FIDE BLITZ @ The Stag Plaza Suite

Plaza Suite London Road, Sevenoaks, England, United Kingdom

ECF & FIDE RATED - Fifteen Rounds - 3+2 Entry Fee = £20 1st Prize = £150 2nd Prize = £75 All prize monies dependent on number of entries Online entry at: https://www.congress.org.uk/congress/576/home

Coulsdon Chess Daytime Chess Club Summer 2025

84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA

A club aimed at the older generation on a Wednesday afternoon. Play starts at 2pm and players must be ECF Gold members or higher and registered with FIDE. More than happy to talk you through the process if need be. The time control is 90 + 30 seconds per move. Further enquiries to [email protected]