2024/25 Birmingham & District Junior Chess League Event 3
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School @ Lichfield Road Sutton Trinity, Birmingham, United KingdomSchools event (teams of 4); Under 13 (up to year 8); Open
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4NCL Weekend 2 Rounds 3 – 4
Holiday Inn Peterborough – West @ Thorpe Wood West, Peterborough, United KingdomWeb: https://4ncl.co.uk/ Divisions 1 & 2
BCA 31st Chess Theme Break
The Lauriston Hotel @ 6-12 Knightstone Road Weston-super-Mare West, North Somerset, United KingdomYou do not need to know Braille to take part in this 7 day training event, which is open to all visually impaired chess players and to associate (sighted) members of the BCA. The coaching is aimed at beginners and improvers up to around ECF 1400. The trainees may also take part in a mini-tournament. There […]
2nd Sussex University Chess Congress
University of Sussex Meeting House Falmer, England, United KingdomThe second edition of the Sussex University Chess Tournament will be held at the Meeting House venue. The tournament will feature a prize fund of £1,000. Online entry: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVJL2-JKyyiPFXkLJjObmHh5JubNAfNqHheOxMeQllQTnA8g/viewform?usp=sf_link
13th Desert Penguins Junior Chess Championships
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Vale Lane, London, England, United KingdomFormat: 6 games; ECF rated; Rapidplay 15 min + 5 sec per move; 4 sections: Boys U8, Boys U10, Boys U12 and Girls U12. Girls can choose to play in the Girls section or together with Boys subject to their age. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group section. Trophies for […]
2nd Greater London FIDE Congress
Sanderson Hall @ Mickleham Road Mickleham Road, Orpington, England, United KingdomVery 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 […]
Poplar Rapid Tournaments – 15th Series
Langley Hall @ St. Nicholas Church Centre Ettrick Street, East India and Lansbury, Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom6 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
London Women Chess Club
Old Diorama Art Centre Regent's Place 201 Drummond Street, LondonJoin 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 […]
2024/25 English Schools Girls Semi Finals – South
St Catherine’s School @ St Catherine’s School Bramley, Busbridge and Hascombe, Waverley, United KingdomMore details to follow Website: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/NSCC/
Colchester Junior Chess Tournament 2025
Stem Building Colchester, England, United KingdomThis rapidplay tournament is for Juniors only with a time control of 20 minutes plus 5 seconds increments. The event will be rated in the ECF, an EJCOA qualifyer and part of the Essex Grand Prix. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/0c062cca-cb54-4e64-9478-26dd67050dea
37th Stockport Rapidplay
The Guildhall Wellington Road South, Stockport, England, United KingdomA one-day rapidplay congress with six rounds across four sections. 25 min + 5 sec/move increment. Always a well-attended event with a buzzing atmosphere and generous prizes mean you should enter early to avoid missing out (we had to close entries last year!)
Potters Bar Rapid Play
Elm Court Youth and Community Centre @ 363 Mutton Lane Potters Bar Furzefield, Hertsmere, United KingdomOpen to all chess players.
EJCOA Zonals
St Nicholas Close @ St Nicholas Close Elstree, Hertsmere, United KingdomEJCOA zonals. Age group competition - Under 8, 10, 12, 14 and above to Under 18
Uxbridge FIDE Rapid Tournament
Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall @ Osborn Road Uxbridge South, Hillingdon, United KingdomA six-round Fide rated Rapid Tournament will be held on Sunday 26th January, 2025. Uxbridge Chess Club will host this tournament in two sections - Open and Major (U1600). Rate of play: 10 minutes per player plus 5 seconds per move from move one. Entry fee: £25 for all sections. Discounted entry fee of £20 […]
Berkshire Junior Open Chess Tournament
Nine Mile Ride Primary School Finchampstead Road, Finchampstead, England, United KingdomChess tournament for all junior chess player. Online entry: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/berkshire-open-event-chess-tournament-tickets-1129474802539
Thamesmead London Blitz OPEN 2024
The Nest Community Building and Library @ 3 Cygnet Square London, United KingdomFormat: 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/
Coulsdon Chess Senior Chess Club Dicky White
84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BAThe 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
5th 4NCL Online Spring Congress Round 2
OnlineOpen, 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
Coulsdon Chess Daytime Chess Spring 2025
84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BAA 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
Junior 4NCL Online Season 11
OnlineOpen, 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)
Earlsfield FIDE Congress
380 Garrett Lane Garratt Lane 380, London, England, United Kingdom2 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
Sligo Tournament 2025
Diamond Coast Hotel @ Enniscrone, Enniscrone, F26 E9F9, Ireland100% DGT Smart Boards. Some discounted hotel rooms available at the venue Diamond Coast Hotel (+353 (0)96 26000). Bigger discount for Sunday night. https://itsligochesstournament.ie/accommodation/ You must enter the section appropriate for the higher of your national or FIDE rating. Accurate players by sections at https://itsligochesstournament.ie/players/ Early Registration €60 ends 31/11/2024 Standard Registration €70 ends 10/01/2025 […]
2025 Warwick Junior Open
Bridge Sports Centre @ Warwick Schools Foundation Banbury Road, Warwick South, England, United KingdomFour primary school rating-limited sections Three secondary school rating-limited sections Web: https://warwickshirechess.org/2025-warwick-junior-open/ Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/241955400091350
Kidlington Chess Congress 2025
Exeter Hall Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom4 section weekend Congress - Open, U2000, U1800, U1600 Prize fund totaling over £2,200. All sections ECF rated, Open section also FIDE rated. Entry fee £30 for ECF Gold members
Birmingham FIDE Blitz 3+2
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom11 rounds - 3+2 time format - first round starts at 10.30 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/243013110588043
London Women Chess Club
Old Diorama Art Centre Regent's Place 201 Drummond Street, LondonJoin 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 […]
1st Wigan ECF & FIDE Rated Rapidplay
St Judes Social Club Poolstock Lane, WiganThis is a 6 round rapidplay that will be both ECF & FIDE rated. The time limit will be 20 mins + 5 sec increment. The venue is easily accessible from all motorways and has plenty of parking both onsite and at St Judes Church (next door). Online entry: https://congress.org.uk/congress/548/home
34th Nottingham Rapidplay
Nottingham High School @ 53-61 Forest Road East Arboretum, Nottingham, United Kingdom6 round Rapidplay - FIDE and ECF rated Open, Major, Intermediate, Minor and Improvers. Time control 20mins + 10s increments. Online entry: http://www.congress.org.uk/congress/481/enter Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/046f89e7-7ba5-47c5-a128-a6032debc5a2
Coulsdon Chess Rapidplay
84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BAA 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
EPSCA Under 11 England Teams Qualifier
St Nicholas Close @ St Nicholas Close Elstree, Hertsmere, United KingdomOfficial qualification event