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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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: […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Kingston Invitational IM Norm RR 2025

Richard Mayo Centre United Reformed Church Eden Street, KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES

Invitational Round Robin IM norm tournament

Kingston Invitational Swiss 2025

Richard Mayo Centre United Reformed Church Eden Street, KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES

FIDE rated invitational Swiss, with a rating floor of 1800. Anyone interested can contact Stephen Moss to seek an invitation

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 […]

V Mindsports International Festival 2025 Open

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

Capacity for 120 players. Minimum FIDE Standard rating of 1900+ required to enter. £4.000 prize fund: 1st £1.500; 2nd £750; 3rd £500; 4th £250; 5th £150 Best Woman: 1st £250; […]

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

Newcastle Summer Blitz Round 5/5

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.

3rd Lancaster Standard Play Congress

5 rounds, 110 minutes plus 10 second increments. Four sections - Open, Major (U1900), Intermediate (U1750) and Minor (U1500). Opening of congress 17.45 Friday. Venue and prizes to be confirmed.  […]

Manchester FIDE Summer Congress 2025

Bolton Arena @ Arena Approach Horwich and Blackrod, Bolton, United Kingdom

FIDE rated Swiss Tournament. Three sections. Online entry: https://www.congress.org.uk/congress/606/enter

Newport Chess Congress 2025

Rougemont School Auditorium Malpas Road, Newport

OPEN, Major (U1900) and Minor (U1650) FIDE Rated weekend tournament at Rougemont School Newport. Free Parking, Wifi. Lunch available.

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

Staffordshire Chess Congress 2025

Kings Hall Kingsway, Stoke-on-Trent

5 round Swiss tournament. 4 sections. Open section ECF and FIDE rated. Major U1950, Inter U1700, Minor U1450 ECF rated. Fischer timing 110 minutes + 10 seconds per move. Entry […]

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 […]

Greater London Chess Club Summer Rapidplay

Upper Vestry House St Georges Bloomsbury 6 Little Russell Street, London

Five round Rapidplay, Open, Major and Minor Sections. Rate of play 25 minutes + 5 sec increments. Website: https://www.glcc.org.uk/summer_rapid2025.html Email: [email protected]

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