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]

AlphaChess North London FIDE Rapid

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

6-Round Swiss with time control 10 minutes + 2 seconds increment per move in one Open section. Prizes: (based on 30 entrants) 1st Prize: £80 + free entry to the next North London Rapidplay; 2nd Prize: £40 + free entry; Rating Prize: £30 + free entry; Random Prize: Free entry to the next event. Entry […]

EJCOA National Youth Championship Finals

Nottingham High School @ Waverley Mount Arboretum, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Email: [email protected] The National Youth Finals. This is a and EF rated and Fide rated final in age categories or U8 , U10 , U12 , U14 and combined U20,U18,U16. The final also has pre-set training by a number of Fide trainers as well as game analysis and an evening Simul vs Chess masters. Web: […]

3rd Kent FIDE Congress

Tunbridge Wells Bridge Club London Road 40, Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom

5-round Swiss StandardPlay Tournament Minimum ECF Gold Membership required to avoid paying Pay-to-Play fee FIDE & ECF rated across 3 sections: Open, Major (U1900), Minor (U1600) Time control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move #1 Prize Fund: £1615 going up to £2015 upon crossing 105 entries Venue is 3 minutes walk from the […]

Southall Junior Rapidplay

Parkside Yards 1 Seva Drive, Southall, United Kingdom

ECF rated, 5 Round Swiss, Time Control: 15'+0" Winner Trophy + money prize *** Sections: U7, U9, U11, U15 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/241436541886362 Kids leaflet: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/c3ee0424-7e21-4977-9830-ca2a9c46259c

2025 UKCC Northern Gigafinal (U8, U10)

Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton

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 Gigafinal tournament is a qualifying event […]

III Milton Keynes FIDE Rapid Tournament

Church of the Servant King Church 33 Dulverton Drive, Milton Keynes

A 6 Round FIDE and ECF rated rapidplay 10:30am to 5:00pm finish latest Swiss format up to 120 entrants 20 minutes per player per game, plus 5 seconds added for each move made Entry Fee for all sections £30 ECF Gold and above only (£25 for Under 18) or incur £12 Additional Charge. Cash prizes […]

Dartford Junior Chess Open 2025

The Mick Jagger Centre Shepherds Lane, Dartford

5 round Swiss tournament, time control: 10’+5″. Sections: U18 - Open, under 1400 and under 1000; U11 - Open, under 1000 and under 600 - Trophy for the winner of each section - Gold medal for everyone who accumulates 4½ points - Silver medal for everyone who accumulates 3½ points - Bronze medal for everyone […]

Southall FIDE Congress

Parkside Yards 1 Seva Drive, Southall, United Kingdom

2 Day 5 Round Swiss 3 Sections: U1600, U1900, U2400 FIDE and ECF rated Time Control: 60'+30' Total Prize fund £720-£900 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/232021024662340 Event map: https://tinyurl.com/yc883x8z

2025 UKCC Northern Gigafinal (U12, U14, U18)

Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton

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 Gigafinal tournament is a qualifying event […]

Berkshire Open Event – 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/copy-of-berkshire-open-event-chess-tournament-tickets-1334964216909

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

English Chess Championship 2025

Holiday Inn Kenilworth-Warwick 212 Abbey End, Kenilworth

The English Championships will take place between Friday 18th July and Monday 21 July 2025 at the Holiday Inn Kenilworth-Warwick. This will be a 7 round event over 4 days with a playoff for first place in the event of a tie to decide the English Chess Champion for 2025. Further details are available on […]

English Women’s Chess Championship and English Women’s U1700 Competition 2025

Holiday Inn Kenilworth-Warwick 212 Abbey End, Kenilworth

The English Women's Championship and supporting English Women's U1700 competition will take place between Friday 13th June and Monday 16 June 2025 at the Holiday Inn Kenilworth-Warwick. Both tournaments will be 7 round events over 4 days with a playoff for first place in Women's Championship event in the event of a tie to decide […]

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

BCA Chairman’s Cup

Marsham Court Hotel 3 Russell Cotes Road, Bournemouth

You do not need to know Braille to take part in this 7 round tournament, which is open to all visually impaired chess players and to associate (sighted) members of the BCA. Sections: Open, Chairman's Cup U1750, Challengers U1300 (The sections may be separate or combined, depending on numbers.) Online entry: https://braillechess.org.uk/events/event-forms/booking-form-for-the-2025-bca-chairmans-cup-19th-to-26th-july

2025 UKCC Southern Gigafinal (U8, U10)

Sandown Park Racecourse Portsmouth Road, Esher

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 Gigafinal tournament is a qualifying event […]

5th Ashton Rapidplay Congress

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

6 Round ECF Rated Swiss. 3 Sections: U1850, U1550, U1250/ungraded. Junior discount available. Online entry: https://forms.gle/SwVUDYAqZEsiXMi39 Entry form: Ashton Rapidplay

2025 UKCC Southern Gigafinal (U12, U14, U18)

Sandown Park Racecourse Portsmouth Road, Esher

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 Gigafinal tournament is a qualifying event […]

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/

Hendon FIDE Rapid

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

Start time: 7:30pm Location: The Cumberland Club, 25 Alvanley Gardens, London NW6 1JD FIDE-rated (and ECF-rated) rapid tournament. Four rounds of rapid chess: 15 minutes per player per game. Entry costs £10 for members, £15 for non-members. ECF membership of Gold level or higher is required in order to enter. Online entry: https://eu.jotform.com/223182956138966

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

British Chess Championships

St George’s Hall St. George’s Place, Liverpool

British Chess Championships 2025 including Open, Senior and Junior Championships with a full programme of supporting tournaments and festival events. Event also takes place at Holiday Inn, Liverpool City Centre, Lime Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L11NQ

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 […]

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

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]

Lincoln Southside Rapidplay 2025

Southside (former St Katherine's Church) Colegrave Street, Lincoln

6 Round Rapidplay. 3 Sections - Open, U1800, U1500 Online entry: https://congress.org.uk/congress/598/home Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/508974fe-d405-4561-958c-085dcd4ae8b1

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

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

V Mindsports International Festival 2025 Night Blitz

London Mindsports Centre @ 21 Dalling Road, London , W6 0JD

Prize Fund for each blitz tournament = £300 1st £100; 2nd £75; 3rd £50; 4th £30; 5th £15 Rating Category: £30 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/250984116760359